Senator Robin Padilla took to Facebook on March 19, 2025, to share photos of former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, representing former President Rodrigo Duterte in the case before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Medialdea was reportedly rushed to a hospital in The Hague, Netherlands, after collapsing on March 18 due to exhaustion and stress. Padilla … Read more
In a recent visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in The Hague, Vice President Sara Duterte met with her father, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, following his arrest on charges of crimes against humanity. The encounter offered a rare glimpse into the former leader’s current condition and revealed the family’s stance amid … Read more
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has declared its readiness to address potential mass mobilizations resembling past “people power” movements following the recent arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Brigadier General Jean Fajardo, PNP spokesperson, affirmed that while the public has the right to express their opinions, law enforcement will take necessary measures to maintain peace … Read more
The House of Representatives’ Quad-Committee has affirmed its readiness to submit evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with the upcoming trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte. This decision underscores the committee’s commitment to ensuring justice and accountability for alleged human rights violations linked to Duterte’s administration. Jurisdiction and Compliance Despite the Philippines’ … Read more
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has publicly criticized President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decision to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) concerning the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. In a phone interview, Dela Rosa described Marcos’ rationale as a “flimsy alibi,” asserting that the President possesses the authority to decline cooperation with the … Read more
Malacañang has responded to Vice President Sara Duterte’s strong condemnation of her father’s arrest, rejecting her claim that it amounted to “state kidnapping” and emphasizing the legal grounds for the action. “Papaano magiging kidnapping, eh may warrant of arrest?” said Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro during a press conference on Wednesday, highlighting that … Read more
Veronica “Kitty” Duterte on Wednesday filed a petition for habeas corpus before the Supreme Court (SC) to compel the government to return her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, to the Philippines after he was transported to The Hague, Netherlands. Represented by former chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo and Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr., Kitty Duterte … Read more
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced that INTERPOL Manila had received an official copy of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) warrant of arrest against former President Rodrigo Duterte. This development follows mounting anticipation regarding potential legal actions stemming from Duterte’s controversial “war on drugs” initiated in 2016, which resulted in … Read more
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on March 11, 2025, after concluding his trip to Hong Kong. His return was met with heightened security measures, following reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued a warrant for his arrest in connection with his controversial war on drugs. Duterte’s … Read more
The Chief of the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), Brigadier General Nicolas Torres, has confirmed that the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) will execute an arrest warrant for former President Rodrigo Duterte upon his arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. Duterte is scheduled to arrive on a Cathay … Read more