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 July 29, 2025.

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No ICC warrant for Dela Rosa yet, but arrest possible via Interpol

On Sunday, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified that there is currently no warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Senator 'Bato' de la Rosa.
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Marcos Jr has not discussed Philippines' return to ICC

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has not yet discussed the possibility of the Philippines returning to the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to Malaca帽ang on Tuesday.
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House panel appoints Bucoy as impeachment spox

The House of Representatives prosecution panel has appointed former human rights lawyer Antonio Audie Bucoy as spokesperson for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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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 Malaca帽ang 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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Amnesty: Youth activists face digital harassment and self-censorship

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 says Duterte arrest tests ICC's role

Switzerland continues to support 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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