Human Rights

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on March 12, 2025, at Ninoy Aquino International Airport upon his return from Hong Kong, following an ICC warrant for crimes against humanity related to extrajudicial killings during his presidency. Various civic organizations and human rights groups in the Philippines have welcomed the move as a significant step towards accountability, while Duterte's supporters remain critical of the arrest.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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ICC lawyer criticizes Duterte's legal counsel on ID reqs and rep for victims

An ICC-accredited lawyer criticized proposals made by Rodrigo Duterte's legal counsel regarding identification requirements and representation for victims of the anti-drug campaign.
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Marcos urges new police generals to balance law enforcement with human rights

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. reminded newly-promoted police generals to balance law enforcement with human rights during an oath-taking ceremony at Malacañang on Monday.
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Bayan Muna launches white ribbon campaign against EJKs, calls for Duterte's accountability

Bayan Muna party-list launched a white ribbon campaign on Sunday to support victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK), with ribbons tied around trees at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani.
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Young human rights defenders in the Philippines are facing relentless digital harassment and self-censorship due to state-sponsored red-tagging, according to a new Amnesty International report released on Friday, April 4.
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Swiss Amb. Brühl supports ICC after Duterte arrest

Switzerland has expressed continued support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on charges of crimes against humanity.
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Sara questions 30,000 drug war death toll

Vice President Sara Duterte questioned the accuracy of the 30,000 drug war death toll cited by media and human rights groups during a press conference in The Hague for former President Rodrigo Duterte's birthday.
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Philippines deploys 58-person aid team to Myanmar quake zone

In response to the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, March 28, killing over 2,000 people, the Philippine government has launched humanitarian aid efforts.
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Local election campaign starts, Duterte turns 80 in detention

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Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte rallied across the country on March 28 to celebrate his 80th birthday and call for his release from detention.
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