Read more about the article Supreme Court’s halt of VP Sara impeachment derails accountability, says progressive lawmakers
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Supreme Court’s halt of VP Sara impeachment derails accountability, says progressive lawmakers

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The Supreme Court has declared that the impeachment articles filed against Vice President Sara Duterte was unconstitutional, citing violations of the one-year bar rule and flaws…

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Read more about the article Baste Duterte sworn in as vice mayor, but may assume mayoral post
LOOK: Sebastian "Baste" Duterte formally took his oath as acting mayor of Davao City amid the absence of his father, mayor-elect Rodrigo Duterte, who remains in detention at The Hague for alleged crimes against humanity committed during his presidency.(Kath M.Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Baste Duterte sworn in as vice mayor, but may assume mayoral post

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Outgoing Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte took oath as vice mayor during a ceremony at Davao's Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall on Friday, June 27, but…

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Read more about the article Australia turns down hosting ex-Pres. Duterte during ICC trial
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appearing for the first time before the judges of the International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber I on March 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of ICC)

Australia turns down hosting ex-Pres. Duterte during ICC trial

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -The Australian government has turned down hosting former President Rodrigo Duterte for his interim release from detention in the International Criminal Court (ICC), but Vice President Sara…

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Read more about the article Rights group fear safety of witness amidst Duterte’s request for release
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appearing for the first time before the judges of the International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber I on March 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of ICC)

Rights group fear safety of witness amidst Duterte’s request for release

DAVAO CITY,Philippines - The request of former President and Davao mayor-elect Rodrigo Duterte for his interim release from detention in The Hague poses risks for witnesses on his trial at…

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