Rodrigo Duterte’s 2025 Mayoral Bid Stands Despite ICC Arrest

Rodrigo Duterte Candidacy

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte remains a candidate for Davao City mayor in the upcoming 2025 elections, despite his recent arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of crimes against humanity related to his controversial war on drugs. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has confirmed that Duterte’s candidacy stands, as Philippine law upholds … Read more

Malacañang Dismisses VP Sara Duterte’s “State Kidnapping” Claim

Palace Slams VP Sara Claims

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