Salvador Panelo

Salvador Panelo is a former legal counsel for Rodrigo Duterte, actively defending him against charges related to his involvement in extrajudicial killings during his presidency. Panelo has criticized the International Criminal Court's warrant as unlawful and has organized support efforts for Duterte upon his return to the Philippines from Hong Kong. He continues to challenge the legitimacy of Duterte鈥檚 arrest and detention through legal petitions and public statements, asserting that it undermines national sovereignty.

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Last updated at May 21, 2025.

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Kitty Duterte seeks SC oral arguments for father's release from ICC

Veronica 'Kitty' Duterte has filed a motion with the Supreme Court (SC) to schedule oral arguments on consolidated petitions seeking the release of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is under custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
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Duterte arrested by Interpol under ICC warrant

On March 11th, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by Interpol under an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant historical moment.
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Dutere't children file SC petitions for father's return from ICC

Veronica 'Kitty' Duterte, Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte, and their brother Davao City Representative Paolo 'Pulong' Duterte have filed petitions before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking the return of their father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who was arrested and flown to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
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ICC issues arrest warrant for Duterte upon return from Hong Kong

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile stated on Monday that former President Rodrigo Duterte's legal issues are not related to Philippine laws but rather international law enforcement actions by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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Panelo: Duterte's arrest unlawful, ICC has no jurisdiction

Former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest at the airport was deemed unlawful by his former spokesperson, Salvador Panelo.
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CIDG chief files criminal complaints against Duterte for 'kill' and 'bomb' remarks

CIDG chief Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III has filed criminal complaints against former President Rodrigo Duterte over his 'kill' and 'bomb' remarks targeting senators, aiming to build a case under the Department of Justice's new standards.
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NBI denies VP Sara harassment claims, files sedition charges

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has denied allegations of harassment against Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing that complaints were filed based on legal violations rather than political motives.
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Panelo criticizes NBI over Duterte sedition charges

Former presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo criticized National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago, urging him to return to law school over the NBI's recommendation to file charges against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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ES Bersamin rejects martial law claims over NSC reorg

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin dismissed claims that the reorganization of the National Security Council (NSC) by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is a precursor to martial law.
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Malaca帽ang dismisses Duterte's claim on Trillanes as 'hallucination'

Malaca帽ang dismissed former President Rodrigo Duterte's claim that the current administration is using former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV against him, calling it a 'hallucination'.
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