The prosecution team at the International Criminal Court (ICC), led by Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang, has formally asked the court’s Pre-Trial Chamber to clarify the role of six Filipino lawyers linked to the defense of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. In a recent filing, prosecutors requested that the chamber require Duterte’s legal team to … Read more
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte appeared before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his confirmation of charges hearing, a significant development in the high-profile case linked to his administration’s anti-drug campaign. The confirmation hearing is a crucial stage in ICC proceedings. During this process, judges evaluate whether there is sufficient evidence to move forward … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) continues to process developments in the crimes against humanity case filed against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, as new applications from individuals seeking recognition as victims have been formally submitted. In a four-page document dated February 9, the ICC Registry confirmed that it had transmitted 227 additional applications representing approximately … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC), through its Pre-Trial Chamber I, has upheld the continued pre-trial detention of former Philippine president Rodrigo Roa Duterte following its mandatory review under Article 60(3) of the Rome Statute. The Chamber ruled that there are reasonable grounds to believe Duterte committed crimes against humanity, specifically murder, and found no new … Read more
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have disclosed more than 1,300 pieces of evidence to the defense team of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, marking another major development in the crimes against humanity case linked to his controversial anti-drug campaign. In a public notification released by Pre-Trial Chamber I, the Office of the Prosecutor … Read more
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team has filed a motion before the International Criminal Court (ICC) seeking the disqualification of two court-appointed neuropsychologists assigned to assess the former leader’s mental and neurological state. In documents made public this week, the defense requested that the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber I revoke the appointment of two specialists who … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday reiterated her call for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to grant the interim release of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, emphasizing that he should be allowed to return to their hometown in Davao City due to his deteriorating health. Speaking at a Senate press conference, the Vice President … Read more
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is reportedly suffering from severe memory loss that prevents him from participating in his legal defense before the International Criminal Court (ICC). His lawyer, Nicholas Kaufman, has asked the tribunal to adjourn all proceedings against the former leader indefinitely. In a redacted version of the “Defence Request for an Indefinite … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has indefinitely postponed the confirmation of charges hearing against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, pending a decision on whether he is fit to stand trial. In a ruling issued on Monday, September 8, judges from the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber I agreed to suspend proceedings after Duterte’s defense team filed a … Read more
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla confirmed that former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager and retired Police Colonel Royina Garma has agreed to serve as a state witness against former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Remulla said Garma’s … Read more