Rodrigo Duterte

Rodrigo Duterte, former President of the Philippines, is currently detained at the International Criminal Court in The Hague facing charges related to crimes against humanity during his tenure. Despite his arrest, Duterte remains active in Philippine politics by endorsing several Senate candidates for the 2025 elections and supporting his son Paolo's mayoral bid in Davao City. His detention has sparked debates and political endorsements among current leaders like Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Imee Marcos, highlighting ongoing tensions within the ruling party.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

Recent stories about Rodrigo Duterte

VP Sara campaigns for PDP-Laban senators, backs Marcos, criticizes president

Vice President Sara Duterte intensified her campaign for PDP-Laban's senatorial candidates after receiving instructions from her detained father, former president Rodrigo Duterte.
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Sara endorses Isko for mayor, mocks rival Valeriano

Vice President Sara Duterte endorsed former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno at a campaign rally for his mayoral bid on Thursday evening, April 24.
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CBCP spox urges no public push for Tagle as pope

An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged Filipino faithful to refrain from publicly promoting Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the next pope following Pope Francis's death on Monday.
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VP Sara Duterte plans to visit The Hague by end-April

Vice President Sara Duterte plans to return to The Hague, Netherlands by the end of this month to celebrate her 47th birthday with her parents, former president Rodrigo Duterte and Elizabeth Zimmerman.
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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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PRP endorses Rep Rodante Marcoleta for Senate

The People's Reform Party (PRP) has endorsed Sagip party-list Representative Rodante Marcoleta for the senatorial race.
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PNP chief relieves QCPD dir over officer's misconduct

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil ordered the administrative relief of Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director BGen. Melecio Maddatu Buslig, Jr., following a grave misconduct case involving one of his officers.
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NUPL condemns Celiz for asylum bid, calls him paid propagandist

The National Union of People's Lawyers (NUPL) has condemned former communist rebel Jeffrey Celiz for seeking political asylum abroad, arguing that he is a military asset and paid propagandist who systematically red-tagged activists and rights defenders.
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Rep Paolo Duterte supports father in The Hague

Davao City Representative Paolo 'Pulong' Duterte has arrived in The Hague, Netherlands, where his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, is being held for alleged crimes against humanity.
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Imee Marcos criticizes Escudero for lenient treatment of Lacanilao

Senator Imee Marcos criticized Senate President Francis Escudero's decision to detain Special Envoy on Transnational Crimes Markus Lacanilao for only two days, calling it a 'gentle slap on the wrist'.
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