The International Criminal Court (ICC) is expected to decide by April 28 whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity related to his 'war on drugs' campaign.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is scheduled to issue a ruling on April 22 regarding former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s challenge to its jurisdiction over his case for alleged crimes against humanity.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s executive secretary, Salvador Medialdea, was hospitalized after experiencing a health issue during a speech and has since undergone an emergency angiogram. He is expected to be discharged soon.

A sharp drop in public support, particularly among Gen Z Filipinos, for the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) proceedings against former president Rodrigo Duterte is attributed to growing disinformation and distrust in authorities.

Observers suggest that momentum is building for the prosecution as International Criminal Court hearings progress, raising hopes for a potential trial against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

A Pharmally boss, Lin Weixiong, is reportedly connected to drug activities and international scams, with ties to Michael Yang, a former economic adviser to President Rodrigo Duterte.

Critics of the former administration have characterized the recent allegations involving 18 former Marines as a calculated distraction, with former senators Leila de Lima and Antonio Trillanes IV pointing to the camp of former president Rodrigo Duterte as the architect of the controversy.

China is pursuing a focused agenda to assert its claims and restore its perceived place of honor, employing tactics like drone warfare, particularly in the context of its relationship with the Philippines under Rodrigo Duterte.

ICC appeals judges rejected Rodrigo Duterte’s bid for interim release, upholding the court's earlier order.

Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV is not denying his involvement in the buildup of the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court.

As judges in The Hague consider whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case should proceed to trial, a parallel battle over the narrative has taken hold…

An editorial highlights alleged lies from Rodrigo Duterte's camp, particularly in light of a potential trial for crimes against humanity.

Volunteers are actively protecting drug war victims, acting as advance parties and lookouts, as tensions escalate between critics and supporters of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court.

Victims' lawyer Joel Butuyan says that Rodrigo Duterte 'clearly demonstrated that he will abscond from the jurisdiction of the court'

A lawyer for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has stated that 'high value target' is not a code for a kill order, amidst ongoing scrutiny from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other bodies.

Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense lawyer Nicholas Kaufman on Friday, February 27, attempted to cast doubt on the prosecution’s claim that children were among those killed in the cases brought before the International Criminal Court — despite directly name-dropping Kian delos Santos.

The second half of the hearing is expected to focus on the last submission of merits from the defense team and closing statements from the parties, including the prosecution and the victims'…

The camp of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte argues that the International Criminal Court lacks grounds to proceed with a trial regarding his administration's drug war.

Detained former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, argued that the prosecution has mischaracterized the "war on drugs," insisting that Duterte’s instructions to law enforcement were rooted in “exaltation of the principle of lawful use of self-defense.”

More than two dozen pro-Duterte Facebook pages spread a doctored photo of drug war victims' kin carrying designer handbags with near-identical captions in just half a day — timed with the halfway mark of the International Criminal Court's confirmation of charges hearing for former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Rather than laying down a clear defense, Nicholas Kaufman, former president Rodrigo Duterte's counsel, spent much of his first 30 minutes before the International Criminal Court criticizing statements

An ICC prosecutor claims that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte created 'death lists' and openly boasted about murders, with judges set to weigh charges.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has claimed that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte compiled 'death lists' during his tenure.

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte personally drew up “death lists” and boasted about murders committed during his war on drugs, an International Criminal Court prosecutor alleged on Tuesday at a crimes against humanity hearing. On day two of proceedings against Duterte, ICC prosecutor Edward Jeremy laid out searing testimony, including allegations that children had their heads wrapped in packing tape and were strangled to death. “As president, Duterte publicly named persons he alleg...

On day one, the ICC prosecution submitted evidence and witness accounts tying former president Rodrigo Duterte to the Davao Death Squad and killings during his tenure.

Judges will determine whether there are substantial grounds to proceed to trial on crimes against humanity charges.

The former Filipino President is accused of involvement in at least 76 murders, but ICC prosecutors say his 'war on drugs' resulted in the death of thousands.

The International Criminal Court is assessing whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a full trial against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for his bloody war on drugs.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has begun proceedings to determine the culpability of the Philippines' former president, Rodrigo Duterte.

A preliminary examination has begun at the International Criminal Court (ICC) against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, making him the first former head of state to face charges for crimes against humanity.

The International Criminal Court has granted former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte permission to skip hearings.

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to publicly name two sitting Philippine senators as alleged “co-perpetrators” in Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case has shifted the spotlight to Manila, sharpening both the former president’s legal exposure and the country’s already fraught political fault lines. A more detailed version of prosecution filings posted on the ICC website on Friday identified Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Christopher “Bong” Go among eight officials...

Philippine news organization Rappler has successfully concluded an eight-year legal battle, winning against a 2018 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shutdown order issued during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte.

Former president Rodrigo Duterte remains at the ICC detention center in The Hague, Netherlands, where he has been held since March 2025

Vice President Sara Duterte urged Filipinos to be vigilant against the 'weaponization of the law' and 'unconstitutional intrusion of foreign bodies' into the country's courts, as she greeted her detained father, former president Rodrigo Duterte.

The defense counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte has withdrawn his bid to appeal his failed disqualification request against Filipino lawyers representing victims in the crimes against…

Lawyers representing victims in the crimes against humanity case at the International Criminal Court have accused the defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte of filing 'frivolous' appeals, wasting court time and resources.

MANILA, Philippines — At least one of the alleged deliveries of “maleta” appears to have already occurred even during the term of former President Rodrigo Duterte, said Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday. Remulla, citing a reliable source, said one of the pictures included in the joint affidavit of the so-called “18 ex-Marines” was actually

he Philippines still has no plans to rejoin the International Criminal Court, Malacañang said on Monday, as the Philippine National Police (PNP) prepares for possible protest actions marking the first anniversary of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and detention in The Hague.

Saying it could have an impact on the privacy and security of victims and witnesses, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has asked judges to intervene and clarify the supposed role of Filipino lawyers in the defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected a new request to free former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, with the ruling focusing on the fairness of processings related to his health.

Supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte have amplified viral claims that Iran could target the Philippines in retaliation for US actions in the Middle East, a narrative analysts say is being used to portray the country’s defence ties with Washington as a threat to national security. The rumours spread widely enough online that the Armed Forces of the Philippines felt compelled to issue a public rebuttal. On Tuesday, armed forces spokeswoman Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla said there ...

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. refuted claims by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s counsel that killings have continued under the Marcos administration.

The confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte wrapped up last Friday with the prosecution, defense and the victims’ representatives all laying down their arguments over the crimes against humanity charges pending before the International Criminal Court.

As he and his accusers await the International Criminal Court’s decision in 60 days whether to confirm the charges against him, former president Rodrigo Duterte appears resigned to the prospect of…

The International Criminal Court’s confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte has concluded, with both the prosecution and the defense delivering closing remarks.

On the last day of the hearings, former president Rodrigo Duterte's lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman says being dubbed as a high-value target does not make one a target of killings

While courts ultimately decide on legal standards, careful statistical analysis can illuminate patterns of responsibility, and help ensure that justice, if it comes, rests on evidence rather than rhetoric or 'political demagoguery'

Nicholas Kaufman, counsel for Rodrigo Duterte, asserted that the detained former Philippine president cannot be held legally liable as a co-perpetrator in drug war killings due to a lack of a 'common plan'.

Rappler senior investigative reporter Lian Buan says lead defense counsel Nicholas Kauffman focused on the contextual elements of the alleged crimes and the prosecution's claim regarding Rodrigo Duterte's mode of criminal liability

Vice President Sara Duterte stated that her family no longer expects former president Rodrigo Duterte to return to the Philippines from The Hague, where he is detained awaiting trial by the International Criminal Court.

After two days of what lawyers say was an "airtight" and "clinical" presentation by the prosecution at the International Criminal Court, former president Rodrigo Duterte's defense team must now do what it did not do during its opening speech on day one: answer the evidence.

MANILA, Philippines–Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday denied allegations that he received $2 million–or any amount of money–from former Rep. Elizaldy Co in connection with the investigation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the crimes against humanity of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Trillanes also vowed to file cyberlibel charges against several personalities who

The International Criminal Court prosecution continued to establish its case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, reiterating a point made by activists and victims: the war on drugs was a war on

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is facing trial for alleged crimes against humanity, bringing scrutiny to his past policies and actions.

A pre-trial hearing has commenced at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is accused of crimes against humanity. Prosecutors argue Duterte played a crucial role in the alleged crimes.

The International Criminal Court has been told that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was at the 'very heart' of murderous drug crackdowns, selecting targets and promising immunity for death squad members.

Victims' lawyer told ICC judges Duterte could return stronger if charges are not confirmed.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is holding a confirmation of charges hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, where judges will determine if there are substantial grounds to proceed to trial on crimes against humanity charges.

The International Criminal Court is preparing to commence hearings against former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte, whose case remains a polarizing issue in the country.

He may not be present in person or even virtually, but everything that will be discussed inside Courtroom 1 of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague this week will be all about former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Mary Ann Pajo watched quietly as cemetery workers opened her son’s tomb in Manila this week and removed his body for examination by a forensic pathologist. Accused of dealing drugs, 30-year-old Joewarski Pajo was shot dead while playing a game on his phone, one of thousands of extrajudicial killings alleged to have taken place under former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. A hearing begins at the International Criminal Court on Monday that will determine whether Duterte will stand trial over...

An Ask Me Anything session will be held with ICC spokesperson Oriane Maillet to address questions regarding ex-president Rodrigo Duterte's International Criminal Court hearings.

An investigative report details the coordinated chain and layers of protection that facilitated a significant shabu (methamphetamine) shipment in 2017 during former President Rodrigo Duterte's administration, despite his anti-drug promises.

Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste stated that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has submitted its final report to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., leaving it to him to decide whether to release it to the public. Leviste also noted he is unbothered by accusations of being a supporter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, as Duterte-aligned lawmakers are the only ones requesting the report.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is on alert for potential protest actions scheduled for March 28, marking the upcoming 81st birthday of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

The Palace on Tuesday, March 17, slammed former president Rodrigo Duterte's counsel Nicholas Kaufman, accusing him of politicking instead of defending his client at the International Criminal Court.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has begun its confirmation of charges hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war, with Filipino photojournalist Raffy Lerma present.

Rodrigo Duterte said kill, and people died

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is on alert for possible protests marking the first year of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s detention at the International Criminal Court…

ICC appeals judges rejected Rodrigo Duterte’s bid for interim release, upholding the court's earlier order.

Vice President Sara Duterte earlier said that the family no longer expects former president Rodrigo Duterte to return to the Philippines

Detained former president Rodrigo Duterte was “beaming with pride, but also feels for” Vice President Sara Duterte after she declared her presidential bid in 2028, according to her sister Veronica Duterte.

A former International Criminal Court judge has shared their perspective on the confirmation hearings for charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

The more Rodrigo Duterte's supporters insist the drug war was necessary, the more they reinforce the argument that it was systematic.

Rappler conducted a one-on-one interview with ICC Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang following the conclusion of Rodrigo Duterte's pre-trial hearing.

Judges at the International Criminal Court have heard starkly different interpretations this week of the words of former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines.

While supporters of jailed former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte rallied outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, victims' families recounted years of fear, loss and…

Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense lawyer Nicholas Kaufman has challenged the International Criminal Court prosecution to investigate what he described as the "sky-high" rate of killings under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Lawyer Ross Tugade breaks down the arguments of Rodrigo Duterte’s lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman during the third day of the ICC pre-trial hearings

'Rodrigo Duterte's lead counsel Kaufman accuses the prosecution of cherry-picking Duterte quotes to present his murderous intent, while he himself cherry-picks quotes from Duterte speeches'

The families left behind by the victims of the drug war echoed the point made by the International Criminal Court prosecution: former president Rodrigo Duterte’s words were lethal.

The victims’ legal representatives at the ICC confirmation of charges hearing for ex-president Rodrigo Duterte describe the trauma and stigma suffered by already marginalized families after a loved one’s killing

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday warned Atty. Silvestre Bello III that he can face disbarment if he knew that former President Rodrigo Duterte had killed a child and Bello had tolerated the commission of the crime. Former Justice Secretary Bello is one of the legal counsels of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) state that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte caused the deaths of thousands in his 'war on drugs,' with a decision on charges for crimes against humanity expected in the coming months.

Families of drug war victims in Cebu still receive death threats online as former president Rodrigo Duterte faces his crimes against humanity case at the International Criminal Court

Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s speeches threatening to kill drug peddlers and users did not have “lethal intent” but were meant only to “instill fear in the hearts” of criminals, his lawyer Nicola

Rodrigo Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity for allegedly authorizing dozens of murders during his so-called war on drugs.

Supporters of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte rallied in The Hague as the International Criminal Court considers evidence against him regarding his war on drugs.

Hearings are set to begin in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, focusing on alleged human rights abuses during his tenure.

Rappler is providing special coverage of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's pre-trial proceedings at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

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