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Rodrigo Duterte

Former President Rodrigo Duterte is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over his alleged role in the drug war, with the court recently rejecting his legal team's request for more information on communications with medical experts assessing his fitness to stand trial. His son, Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte, has visited him in The Hague, while his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, continues to advocate for his well-being and engage in public activities in the Philippines.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, January 7, 2026 at 5:03 AM

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Recent developments on Rodrigo Duterte

Tue, January 6, 2026 at 11:16 AM

ICC judges deny Duterte's bid for expert communication details

Pre-trial judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have rejected former president Rodrigo Duterte's lawyers' request for information regarding communications between the ICC Registry and medical experts appointed to assess his fitness to stand trial.

Thu, January 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Marcos Jr. urges Filipinos to welcome 2026 with discipline and confidence

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to welcome 2026 with discipline, confidence, and a shared commitment to national progress.

Wed, December 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM

VP Sara Duterte: Sharing Christmas blessings makes the season meaningful

Vice President Sara Duterte emphasized that Christmas becomes more meaningful when blessings are shared with the less fortunate, including the sick, orphans, homeless, disaster victims, and neglected sectors.

Tue, December 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM

VP Sara Duterte oversees Christmas gift-giving event amid family tradition

Vice President Sara Duterte arrived at the family's ancestral home in Bangkal, Davao City to oversee the annual Christmas gift-giving event, "Pasko Pahalipay sa Taal 2025."

Tue, December 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM

Palace mulls independent body to probe EJKs after SC affirms Kian delos Santos conviction

Malacañang is considering proposals for an independent commission to investigate extrajudicial killings following the Supreme Court's affirmation of the conviction of three police officers in the Kian delos Santos case.

Mon, December 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM

SC affirms murder conviction of 3 cops in Kian delos Santos killing

The Supreme Court has affirmed the murder conviction of three former Caloocan City police officers: Arnel Oares, Jeremias Pereda, and Jerwin Cruz, for the killing of Kian delos Santos during a 2017 drug bust operation.

Fri, December 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM

ICC prosecutors urge resumption of trial vs Duterte, citing medical experts' findings

ICC prosecutors and the Office of Public Counsel for Victims (OPCV) are urging the ICC to resume proceedings against former President Rodrigo Duterte, who they argue is feigning cognitive impairment to evade trial for alleged crimes against humanity during his drug war.

Wed, December 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM