Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s common-law wife, Honeylet Avanceña, and their daughter, Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, were spotted outside the Scheveningen Prison in The Hague, Netherlands. Their visit took place just two days before Duterte’s birthday on Friday, March 28. Photo Credit GMA News The visit came after Vice President Sara Duterte recently revealed that other … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed the appointment of Nicholas Kaufman as the legal counsel for former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. This was stated in a publicly released redacted version of the document titled “Notification of the Appointment of Mr. Nicholas Kaufman as Counsel for Mr. Rodrigo Roa Duterte.” Nicholas Kaufman is a … Read more
The legal team representing former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte convened on Sunday to finalize its composition in preparation for his defense against charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). As of now, former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea is the sole legal representative recognized by the ICC. Medialdea, who began his legal … 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
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reportedly been placed on heightened alert following claims that the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has issued a red notice for the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte. A report from the Manila Times, citing an anonymous high-level source, suggested that law enforcement agencies are preparing for Duterte’s possible … Read more
During a Senate hearing on his administration’s controversial war on drugs, Former President Rodrigo Duterte delivered a bold opening statement, underscoring his commitment to public safety. “I offer no apologies and no excuses,” Duterte said, standing firmly by his administration’s anti-drug campaign, which has drawn international criticism for alleged human rights abuses. The former president … Read more
Former president Rodrigo Duterte expressed his readiness to attend the ongoing quad committee hearings of the House of Representatives on extrajudicial killings. In a televised interview on October 17 with his former legal adviser Salvador Panelo, Duterte said he is willing to face the allegations and provide answers regarding his administration’s controversial war on drugs. … Read more