Crimes Against Humanity

Crimes against humanity in the Philippines have come under intense scrutiny following former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his war on drugs. The ICC is investigating Duterte and other top officials from his administration, with victims expressing concerns over potential threats to their safety if Duterte is granted interim release. Amid politically charged midterm elections, Filipinos' concern over online misinformation has reached an all-time high at 67%, driven by the public anxiety surrounding these investigations and political developments.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

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Roque denies interfering in Duterte's ICC case

Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has denied allegations that he interfered with former President Rodrigo Duterte's crimes against humanity case at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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PNP chief criticizes Oplan Tokhang, condemns drug war rhetoric

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III criticized the Duterte administration's anti-illegal drugs operation Oplan Tokhang, describing it as flawed and marred by misinformation.
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Trump criticizes PH's past admin, praises Marcos Jr.

US President Donald Trump criticized the Philippines' former administration during a joint press conference with incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying that 'they didn't know what they are doing,' without specifying Rodrigo Duterte.
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House spox defends ICC case vs Duterte, calls VP claims baseless

The House of Representatives on Monday defended the International Criminal Court's case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, stating it is based on solid evidence and witness testimonies.
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Duterte's defense requests urgent ICC status conference by July 25

Former President Rodrigo Duterte's counsel has requested that the International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I hold an urgent status conference before July 25 to address unresolved matters ahead of the confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for September 23.
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VP Sara Duterte dismisses link between missing 'sabungeros' and dad's drug war

Former President Rodrigo Duterte has dismissed attempts to link him to the disappearance and alleged murder of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts as 'preposterous', according to his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte.
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VP Sara: Avanceña can sell Duterte's Davao house, family making living arrangements

Vice President Sara Duterte stated that former president Rodrigo Duterte's common-law partner Honeylet Avanceña can legally sell her share of their Davao City house.
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VP Sara Duterte to visit South Korea before SONA

Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed on Wednesday that she will visit South Korea to attend a Filipino community event and return to the Philippines on July 28 for the State of the Nation Address (SONA).
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Senators Go, dela Rosa sign resolution for Duterte's return from ICC detention

Sen. Robinhood Padilla announced that Senators Bong Go and Ronald dela Rosa have signed a resolution calling for the immediate return of former President Rodrigo Duterte from ICC detention in The Hague.
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Duterte’s defense seeks Senate findings to counter ICC prosecution

The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte is seeking to submit findings from a Senate committee inquiry to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to the prosecution's opposition to Duterte's request for interim release.
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