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Read more about the article Relatives of drug war dead decry VP Duterte’s claim victims may not be real
Kin of drug war victims gather in Quezon City on October 29, 2023, to observe Undas and to continue their pursuit of justice. (Photo by John Carlo Magallon/Altermidya)

Relatives of drug war dead decry VP Duterte’s claim victims may not be real

MANILA, Philippines – Several relatives of those killed during the government's anti-drug campaign denounced Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 6, after she questioned whether those in the International Criminal…

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Read more about the article Duterte grounded, as ICC confirms trial for war on drugs killings
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)

Duterte grounded, as ICC confirms trial for war on drugs killings

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The diehard supporters in Davao City will not see their beloved mayor and president home. Not even the strong turnout of their rallies that happened twice…

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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 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 Duterte’s Health Claims Fail to Sway Human Rights Groups in ICC Prosecution
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)

Duterte’s Health Claims Fail to Sway Human Rights Groups in ICC Prosecution

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - A broad coalition of human rights organizations has firmly rejected attempts to derail the International Criminal Court's (ICC) prosecution of former President Rodrigo Duterte, dismissing health-related…

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