The HAGUE—The defence team of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte told judges on Wednesday that its arguments at the confirmation of charges hearing are directed solely at the prosecution’s legal document, not at victims, while also disputing the prosecution’s interpretation of key language attributed to Duterte.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands—The International Criminal Court (ICC) turned its focus to the macabre logistics of the Philippine "war on drugs" today, with the prosecution and victims' legal teams detailing a state-sanctioned system that reportedly commodified death and institutionalised impunity.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands—The International Criminal Court (ICC) began a pivotal four-day hearing on Monday, 23 February 2026, to determine whether former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial for crimes against humanity.
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has officially ended months of speculation by declaring her intention to run for the presidency in the 2028 elections. The announcement, made during a televised press conference on 18 February 2026, marks a definitive rupture in the already fractured "UniTeam" alliance that swept the 2022 polls.