Rodrigo Duterte

Rodrigo Duterte is a former president of the Philippines who faces ongoing legal challenges, including charges at the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. His lawyer, Nicholas Kaufman, has requested delays and interim release from the ICC, while critics like Harry Roque defend his actions and loyalty to the Duterte family. The Supreme Court's recent rulings in cases involving Duterte have raised concerns about judicial independence due to political alignment among justices appointed by previous administrations.

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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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Lawyers seek SC citation for ruling critique

Several lawyers have asked the Philippine Supreme Court to cite Akbayan Representative Perci Cendaña, anti-poverty adviser Larry Gadon, and analyst Richard Heydarian in indirect contempt over their comments on the court's ruling that blocked Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
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OPCV urges ICC to reject Duterte's postponement request

The Office of Public Counsel for Victims (OPCV) has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to reject Rodrigo Duterte's defense team request to postpone a decision on its jurisdictional challenge.
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Marcos warns Congress on 2026 budget alignment

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned Congress during his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday that he would reject any proposed national budget for 2026 that does not align with his administration's programs.
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Marcos reports PHP83B worth of drugs seized, over 153K arrested since 2022

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reported during his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday that PHP83 billion worth of illegal drugs have been seized and over 153,000 suspects arrested since he took office in 2022.
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Imee Marcos skips SONA to aid typhoon victims

Sen. Imee Marcos announced Monday that she will skip President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) to distribute typhoon relief following recent flooding.
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Four Davao-based congressmen form independent bloc

On Monday, Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte and three other Davao-based congressmen declared themselves part of an independent bloc in the House of Representatives after abstaining from voting for newly elected Speaker Martin Romualdez.
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Sara Duterte declines VP invite for SONA, criticizes Marcos' projects

Vice President Sara Duterte said she has no plans to watch President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
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Pangilinan calls for DOJ to sanction De Lima case prosecutors

Sen. Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to sanction a panel of prosecutors who appealed to reverse the acquittal of Rep. Leila de Lima.
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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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