5 d. ago After Duterte’s arrest, drug war victims face abuse and online falsehoods

MANILA — The bloodied body of Sheerah Escudero’s 18-year-old brother was found in 2017 with hands bound and head wrapped in packaging tape, a suspected victim of the Philippines’ then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs” that left thousands dead. The arrest of Duterte on March 11 on an International Criminal Court warrant over the drug war murders gave her some comfort, but […] The post After Duterte’s arrest, drug war victims face abuse and online falsehoods appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Tens of thousands of supporters of arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte flooded the streets of Davao City on his 80th birthday on Friday, calling for his return to the Philippines from International Criminal Court custody. Duterte was taken by the ICC on March 11 after his arrest in the Philippine capital Manila on murder charges […] The post Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. 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

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1 week ago ‘Police car’ or ‘eroplano’: Game show question about suspects and arrests earns buzz

A question from the “Family Feud Philippines” game show about suspects caught the attention of some Filipinos, who interpreted it as a reference to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest on the orders of the International Criminal Court. An online user on X (formerly Twitter) shared a screengrab on Tuesday, March 25, from the 700th episode […] The post ‘Police car’ or ‘eroplano’: Game show question about suspects and arrests earns buzz appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Davao archbishop urges prayer, not hatred as Duterte faces ICC trial

The Catholic archbishop of Davao has called on Filipinos to “reject hatred and division” and turn to prayer as former president Rodrigo Duterte faces trial at the International Criminal Court. Archbishop Romulo Valles, in a pastoral message to his flock, urged the faithful to choose “dialogue over discord” and “reconciliation over conflict” after Duterte’s arrest. […] The post Davao archbishop urges prayer, not hatred as Duterte faces ICC trial appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Former Philippine President Duterte faces the International Criminal Court over crimes against humanity: No One Is Above the Law

Former Philippine President Duterte faces the International Criminal Court over crimes against humanity: No One Is Above the Law  FIDH

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3 w. ago Philippines: Duterte attends International Criminal Court hearing via video link

Philippines: Duterte attends International Criminal Court hearing via video link  Agenzia Nova

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3 w. ago Lawyer says Philippines’ Duterte was ‘abducted’, too ill to testify at ICC

THE HAGUE (Updated March 15, 12:08 a.m.) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was “abducted” before being taken to The Hague to face murder allegations and is too ill to give evidence, his lawyer told International Criminal Court judges at his initial appearance on Friday. READ: Duterte does not attend first court hearing in The Hague in person […] The post Lawyer says Philippines’ Duterte was ‘abducted’, too ill to testify at ICC appeared first on Interaksyon.

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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 ICC takes Duterte into custody to face murder charges for drug war killings

Duterte detained in Manila amid ICC probe into drugs war Ex-leader received medical attention during Dubai layover Duterte could be first Asian ex-head of state tried at ICC Duterte has been “surrendered” to the court — ICC statement ROTTERDAM — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody by the International Criminal Court on Wednesday […] The post ICC takes Duterte into custody to face murder charges for drug war killings appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago What’s next for Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court?

What’s next for Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court?  BenarNews

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3 w. ago Statement of the ICC Office of the Prosecutor on the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

Statement of the ICC Office of the Prosecutor on the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte  the International Criminal Court

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3 w. ago Situation in the Philippines: Rodrigo Roa Duterte in ICC custody

Situation in the Philippines: Rodrigo Roa Duterte in ICC custody  the International Criminal Court

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3 w. ago Factbox: What is the International Criminal Court that prompted Duterte’s arrest?

THE HAGUE — Following a request from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Philippines arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte due to an investigation into thousands of killings in a violent crackdown on drugs that was the hallmark of his rule. READ: Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’, government says | Duterte arrives back in Manila, local media report Here are some […] The post Factbox: What is the International Criminal Court that prompted Duterte’s arrest? appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Duterte arrest in Philippines: what is the International Criminal Court that prompted it?

Duterte arrest in Philippines: what is the International Criminal Court that prompted it?  Reuters

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3 w. ago ‘Isama niyo na ako’: Padilla’s remark on Dela Rosa’s potential ICC arrest resurface

The previous statement by Sen. Robin Padilla, a Duterte ally, about being arrested by the International Criminal Court resurfaced following the arrest of the former president on an ICC-issued warrant A Filipino pop culture-oriented Facebook page brought up a two-year-old comment from actor-turned-lawmaker, Padilla, where he expressed support for his colleague, Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela […] The post ‘Isama niyo na ako’: Padilla’s remark on Dela Rosa’s potential ICC arrest resurface appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Bato dela Rosa trends as public searches for him after Duterte’s arrest

Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, touted as the architect of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s “War on Drugs” campaign, trended on X (formerly Twitter) as the public searched for him following Duterte’s arrest based on the International Criminal Court’s warrant. READ: Factbox: What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte’s arrest? The former president […] The post Bato dela Rosa trends as public searches for him after Duterte’s arrest appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago ‘Thank you, ICC’: Pinoys express gratitude after Duterte’s arrest over drug war crimes

Filipinos expressed gratitude to the International Criminal Court (ICC) online after reports of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest over his “War on Drugs” campaign. The Palace confirmed on Tuesday, March 11, that Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) Manila had received the arrest warrant for Duterte related to crimes against humanity, which was served by ICC […] The post ‘Thank you, ICC’: Pinoys express gratitude after Duterte’s arrest over drug war crimes appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’, government says

MANILA (Updated 12 p.m.) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was served an Interpol arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court on his arrival at Manila’s main airport on Tuesday, the government said. The ICC has said it would pursue an investigation of suspected crimes against humanity related to Duterte’s role in overseeing a bloody “war on drugs” that killed thousands […] The post Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’, government says appeared first on Interaksyon.

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