6 days ago · In a petition for certiorari and prohibition—filed three minutes before the end of office hours—Duterte and Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, police chief during the former president’s term, urged the high tribunal to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) barring government officials and anyone acting under their authority from allowing ICC personnel t...

6 days ago · It found Duterte to be an “indirect coperpetrator” of the crime since he had control over law enforcement agencies in the ruthless war on drugs he waged as Davao City mayor and later as President. Official figures put the deaths during the antidrug campaign at more than 6,000 since Duterte took office as President in 2016 until 2022.

Mar 11, 2025 · Any request from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant would still undergo evaluation by the National Central Bureau (NCB) in Manila, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Monday.

Jan 1, 2025 · On Dec. 18, the House quad committee declared that Duterte, along with his allies, Senators Christopher “Bong” Go and Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, should be held accountable for crimes against humanity under Republic Act (RA) No. 9851 for leading the brutal campaign that claimed thousands of Filipino lives over six years.

Oct 22, 2024 · Senate President Francis Escudero confirmed that the Blue Ribbon Committee, chaired by Sen. Pia Cayetano, will oversee the investigation. Since Cayetano is preoccupied with her re-election campaign during the Senate recess, Sen. Pimentel will step in to lead the subcommittee for the probe.

Nov 4, 2024 · DU30 effectively communicated his misgivings about another Senate invitation since he subsists only on his retirement pay. This justifiably explains why DU30 compelled the committee to raise all their questions to put a disconcerting politico-ideological rumpus to a close.

Nov 3, 2024 · House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro said Duterte’s admission that he urged police to encourage drug suspects to resist arrest to justify the use of lethal force was a “clear violation of human rights and due process,” warranting ICC scrutiny.

Sep 1, 2024 · PHILIPPINE National Police chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil yesterday ordered an in-depth investigation on allegations made by a whistleblower regarding the purported existence of a “quota and reward system” during the former Duterte administration’s bloody war …

Oct 28, 2024 · Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s past rhetoric encouraging the killing of drug suspects and so-called “ninja cops” casts a long shadow over his expected Senate appearance today, which could be the first time he faces questions on the violent tactics used in his administration’s drug war.

Jan 18, 2025 · Human rights groups and the families of victims of extrajudicial killings have asked the Supreme Court to strip former President Rodrigo Duterte of his license to practice law, accusing him of violating the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) and of conduct unbecoming of a lawyer.