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
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
The children of former president Rodrigo R. Duterte have renewed their appeal before the Supreme Court (SC), urging the high court to order their father’s return to the Philippines from The Hague, Netherlands, where he has been detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) since March last year. In memoranda filed in connection with their … 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
The legal battle for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s interim release from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is far from over. Following the rejection of his initial appeal, his lead defense counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, has announced plans to “reintroduce” the request, hinging the new submission on the forthcoming results of Duterte’s comprehensive medical evaluation. The … Read more
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Appeals Chamber delivered a decisive blow to former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, rejecting his appeal for a conditional release from detention. This judgment affirms the earlier ruling by the Pre-Trial Chamber I, ensuring Duterte will remain at the ICC detention center in The Hague, Netherlands. Detention Deemed Necessary … Read more
Former President Rodrigo Duterte left office in June 2022 with a net worth of P37.3 million, marking a significant increase compared to his declared assets when he assumed the presidency in June 2016. This information comes from Duterte’s Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs), as reported by Maki Pulido on “24 Oras” and … 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
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