4 d. ago Bishops join case at Philippines’ top court to stop political dynasties

Bishops join case at Philippines’ top court to stop political dynasties  Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse

Politics

1 week ago How Duterte’s International Criminal Court Trial Could Shape the Future of Philippine Politics

How Duterte’s International Criminal Court Trial Could Shape the Future of Philippine Politics  Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Events

1 week ago Philippines: Bishop Warns Duterte Backers Of ‘Blind Fanaticism’

Philippines: Bishop Warns Duterte Backers Of ‘Blind Fanaticism’  Eurasia Review

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2 w. ago Bishops grapple with divided Philippines after former president Duterte’s arrest

Bishops grapple with divided Philippines after former president Duterte’s arrest  Catholic Herald

Politics

2 w. ago Bishops grapple with divided Philippines after Duterte arrest

Bishops grapple with divided Philippines after Duterte arrest  Crux Now

Events

3 w. ago Duterte does not attend first court hearing in The Hague in person

THE HAGUE — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte did not attend his first court hearing at the International Criminal Court in The Hague on Friday, where he faces murder allegations stemming from his “war on drugs”. The 79-year-old Duterte was tired after flying to the Netherlands from the Philippines following his arrest and was permitted to attend the session […] The post Duterte does not attend first court hearing in The Hague in person appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Lawyer petitions Supreme Court to stop authorities from helping ICC

MANILA — A lawyer in the Philippines said on Tuesday he had filed a petition with the Supreme Court on behalf of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte and his former police chief seeking to compel authorities to stop cooperating with the International Criminal Court. Lawyer Israelito Torreon confirmed to Reuters the petition had been filed. It came after the […] The post Lawyer petitions Supreme Court to stop authorities from helping ICC appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Bishops say Duterte arrest a step toward accountability, justice

Some Catholic bishops expressed hope that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte marks a step toward accountability and sets a precedent for addressing human rights violations in the country. READ: Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’, government says | Factbox: What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte’s arrest? Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo […] The post Bishops say Duterte arrest a step toward accountability, justice appeared first on Interaksyon.

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