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Read more about the article From Impunity to the Hague: The 2025 Year End Reckoning of Rodrigo Duterte
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)

From Impunity to the Hague: The 2025 Year End Reckoning of Rodrigo Duterte

2025 YEARENDER People rise up again and protests flood the streets in 2025. It is a year that saw the rift widened not just between the ruling dynasties, but also…

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Read more about the article Civil society files plunder raps on VP Sara Duterte
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte. (Photo from the House of Representatives' Facebook page)

Civil society files plunder raps on VP Sara Duterte

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Civil society and church groups on Friday December 12 filed plunder, graft, bribery and malversation of funds charges against Vice President Sara Duterte and 15 former…

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Read more about the article Supporters angry, rights groups cheer as ICC rejects Duterte’s interim 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)

Supporters angry, rights groups cheer as ICC rejects Duterte’s interim release

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber on Friday November 28 rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte's appeal for his interim release, affirming the earlier ruling to…

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Read more about the article Ampatuan massacre victims seek closure of appeals case
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Ampatuan massacre victims seek closure of appeals case

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Sixteen years after the Ampatuan massacre that murdered 32 journalists and six years since the courts convicted the clan of this crime, families of the victims…

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