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
The legal team of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seeking permission from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to submit findings from a recent Senate inquiry led by Senator Imee Marcos, as part of its strategy to challenge the prosecution’s opposition to Duterte’s request for interim release. In a 10-page filing to the ICC’s Pre-Trial … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed a request by the legal team of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to disqualify two judges handling his crimes against humanity case, ruling that there is no indication of bias. In a decision published on July 3, the ICC’s plenary of judges unanimously concluded that Judges Reine Adélaïde … Read more
The Davao City residence of former President Rodrigo Duterte is officially for sale, as confirmed by his longtime partner, Honeylet Avanceña, and their daughter, Veronica Duterte. The revelation came during an interview with DZRH on Saturday night, June 28, where Avanceña shed light on the emotional and practical reasons behind the decision. Avanceña explained that … Read more
The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally opposed the request of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for interim release, citing the risk of witness intimidation, obstruction of justice, and flight. In a response filed on June 23, the prosecution asserted that Duterte’s continued detention is necessary to ensure his … Read more
Senator Robin Padilla has filed a resolution calling for the immediate repatriation of former President Rodrigo Duterte from The Hague, where he is currently detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration’s controversial war on drugs. The resolution, filed on Monday afternoon, was not accepted by the … Read more