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Rodrigo Duterte

Former President Rodrigo Duterte faces ongoing legal proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity related to the drug war, with the court rejecting his challenge to jurisdiction and ordering a medical exam to assess his fitness for trial. In the Philippines, public opinion remains divided, with about half of adult Filipinos supporting accountability for his actions, while his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, has opposed the ICC's involvement. Legal challenges and appeals continue, with victims' families and rights groups pushing for a swift confirmation of charges hearing.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sat, October 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM

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Mon, October 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Palace: Duterte lawyers can't use PBBM statements in ICC defense

Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that former president Rodrigo Duterte's lawyers cannot use President Marcos Jr.'s previous statements to defend him in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case.

Sun, October 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM

De Lima asks Marcos Jr. to make SALN public

House Deputy Minority Leader Leila de Lima urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to publicly disclose his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) and to direct his cabinet members to do the same.

Fri, October 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Trillanes asks ICI to summon Bong Go, father, brother over infra projects

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has requested the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to summon Senator Bong Go, his father, and brother as part of its investigation into alleged anomalies in infrastructure projects.

Fri, October 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM

Ombudsman eases access to SALNs to promote transparency

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has announced the easing of access to public officials' Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) to promote transparency in government.

Thu, October 23, 2025 at 11:26 PM

ICC rejects Duterte's challenge to jurisdiction over crimes against humanity

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber has unanimously rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte's challenge to its jurisdiction over alleged crimes against humanity, stating that the court's preliminary examination began before the Philippines withdrew from the Rome Statute.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM

Bong Go inaugurates Balay Lingap halfway house for patients and companions

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, alongside UP-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) officials, inaugurated the "Balay Lingap" halfway house aimed at providing temporary shelter for patients and their companions.

Tue, October 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Trillanes files plunder raps vs Duterte, Go over P7B infra projects

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has filed plunder and graft charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go before the Office of the Ombudsman.

Sat, October 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM

Marcos Jr. reappoints Mendoza to JBC

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has reappointed retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Jose Mendoza to the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC).

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM

ICC orders medical exam for Duterte to assess trial fitness

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber has ordered a medical examination for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to determine his fitness for trial on crimes against humanity charges.

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM

RTC orders passport cancellation for Garma, Leonardo and 3 others in PCSO exec murder case

The Mandaluyong Regional Trial Court (RTC) has ordered the cancellation of passports for former Philippine Sweepstakes general manager Royina Garma, former National Police Commission commissioner Edilberto Leonardo, and their co-accused Santie Mendoza, Nelson Mariano, and Jeremy Causapin in connection with the 2020 killing of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Board Secretary Wesley Barayuga.