ICC Day 3 Hearings: Kaufman Says Defence Targeting Charges Only, Disputes Meaning of “Neutralise”

ICC Day 3 Hearings: Kaufman Says Defence Targeting Charges Only, Disputes Meaning of “Neutralise”

ICC Day 3 Hearings: Kaufman Says Defence Targeting Charges Only, Disputes Meaning of “Neutralise” The Filipino Correspondent Network
Published on: 27/02/2026

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.

PhilippinesEuropeBy: RCEM London, United Kingdom
ICC Day 2: ‘Death List’ And The Architecture Of Mortality

ICC Day 2: ‘Death List’ And The Architecture Of Mortality

ICC Day 2: ‘Death List’ And The Architecture Of MortalityThe Filipino Correspondent Network
Published on: 24/02/2026

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.

PhilippinesEurope
The Hague Hearing: Prosecutors Detail 'Common Plan' As Duterte Defence Pleads For His Return

The Hague Hearing: Prosecutors Detail 'Common Plan' As Duterte Defence Pleads For His Return

The Hague Hearing: Prosecutors Detail 'Common Plan' As Duterte Defence Pleads For His ReturnThe Filipino Correspondent Network
Published on: 23/02/2026

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.

PhilippinesBy: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The NetherlandsEurope
Ilang Kaanak Ng Mga Biktima Ng EJK Nasa The Hague; Patuloy Na Umaaasang Makakamit Ang Hustisya

Ilang Kaanak Ng Mga Biktima Ng EJK Nasa The Hague; Patuloy Na Umaaasang Makakamit Ang Hustisya

Ilang Kaanak Ng Mga Biktima Ng EJK Nasa The Hague; Patuloy Na Umaaasang Makakamit Ang HustisyaThe Filipino Correspondent Network
Published on: 23/02/2026

The HAGUE, Netherlands—February 22, 2026- Sa bisperas ng pagsisimula ng confirmation of charges laban kay dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa kasong alleged crimes against humanity sa International Criminal Court, magkahalong lungkot, tapang, at pag-asa ang baon ng ilang pamilyang nawalan ng mahal sa buhay sa war on drugs.

By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands

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