Drug War

The controversial drug war initiated during the Duterte administration is now facing scrutiny from the International Criminal Court, with allegations of being exploited for financial gain. Investigations suggest the campaign may have inadvertently benefited criminal networks and enriched those in power, prompting the ICC to list individuals as co-perpetrators and focus on key cases. This situation underscores the need for Filipinos to critically evaluate information and rely on credible sources amidst widespread disinformation surrounding the issue.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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Duterte's lawyer denies restricting drug war victims' participation in ICC

Lawyer Nicholas Kaufman, former President Rodrigo Duterte's lead counsel at the International Criminal Court (ICC), denied claims that he sought to restrict drug war victims' participation by requiring specific identification documents.
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CA upholds PO1 Perez's conviction, sentences him to life for planting evidence, torturing teens

The Court of Appeals (CA) has upheld the conviction of Caloocan police officer PO1 Jefrey Perez for planting evidence and torturing teenagers Carl Arnaiz and Reynaldo 'Kulot' De Guzman in August 2017.
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ICC sets July deadline for Duterte evidence disclosure

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber 1 has set a deadline of July 1, 2025, for the prosecution to disclose evidence it will use during the confirmation hearing against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Garma seeks US political asylum amid murder, drug war killing charges

Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager and retired police colonel Royima Garma remains in detention in the United States after applying for political asylum, her lawyer Atty. Emerito Quilang confirmed on Monday.
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Father fights years to correct son's death certificate in drug war

Rodrigo Baylon received a corrected death certificate for his son Lenin, who was killed in 2016 during President Duterte's drug war.
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DOJ, PNP deny knowledge of Oct 2024 ICC visit

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and Philippine National Police Chief General Rommel Marbil told senators Thursday they had no knowledge of International Criminal Court (ICC) staff entering the country in October 2024 to gather information on killings during former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.
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Senate cites Duterte's envoy Lacanilao in contempt for lying

The Senate foreign relations committee cited Special Envoy on Transnational Crime Markus Lacanilao in contempt for allegedly lying during a hearing about last month's arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Duterte extradition impossible; Philippines left ICC

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that former President Rodrigo Duterte could have faced an extradition process if he had not withdrawn the Philippines' membership from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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ICC prosecutor likely to find evidence for Duterte drug war crimes

A crimes against humanity expert expressed confidence that the policy element will not pose a significant challenge for prosecutors in the confirmation of charges hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
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SC orders Lambino to explain false TRO claim, Sia to explain sexist remarks

The Supreme Court has ordered lawyer Raul Lambino, a senatorial candidate in the May 2025 elections, to explain within 10 days why he should not face administrative sanctions for spreading false information about a temporary restraining order (TRO) related to former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest.
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