Duterte Allies Bare Impeachment Bid vs Marcos—Filing Stalled in Dramatic Showdown
A political earthquake rocked Manila on Thursday as allies of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte stormed Congress to impeach his successor—only to hit a wall. At 3:20 p.m., former lawmaker Ronald Cardema and his wife, Duceille Marie, marched into the House of Representatives. Their mission: file a bombshell complaint accusing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of betraying the […]
Duterte Allies Attempt Impeachment of Marcos Over ICC Arrest – But Face Setback
In a dramatic twist in Philippine politics, a whisper of dissent turned into a bold challenge on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Allies of former President Rodrigo Duterte stormed the House of Representatives, aiming to impeach President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. They accused him of orchestrating Duterte’s “illegal arrest and transfer” to the International Criminal Court (ICC) […]
Top Officials Face Clock on Duterte Arrest Charges
A storm just hit Manila. The Ombudsman has spoken. Five of the Philippines’ most powerful officials are now in the hot seat. They have only 10 days. Ten days to answer explosive charges about former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest. If they don’t, the investigation will move forward without their side. This urgent order targets big […]
Five Officials Ordered to Defend Duterte Arrest in ICC Transfer Scandal
A power struggle unfolds as the Ombudsman demands answers from top officials over the controversial arrest and transfer of former President Duterte to the International Criminal Court In a stunning twist to the Duterte saga, five high-ranking Philippine officials now find themselves under the Ombudsman’s spotlight. The officials must explain their roles in what Senator […]
Ombudsman Orders Top Officials to Address Duterte Arrest Allegations
The silence is broken. The Philippine Ombudsman has just ordered five powerful government figures to answer accusations linked to one of the most controversial political arrests in the country’s history—former President Rodrigo Duterte’s capture and handover to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The officials named are: Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla Interior Secretary […]
Ombudsman Orders Probe into Duterte’s ICC Arrest: Top Officials Under Fire
The Philippine government is reeling as the Office of the Ombudsman has ordered five high-ranking officials to respond to allegations tied to the controversial arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC). This dramatic development has sparked intense debate about accountability and justice in the Philippines. In a directive […]
Duterte Lawyers Cite Marcos Probe in Bold ICC Jurisdiction Challenge
A 38‑page legal challenge by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team has cited Senator Imee Marcos’s Senate probe as proof that the International Criminal Court (ICC) lacks jurisdiction over the Philippines. Filed on May 1, the plea hinges on the argument that the country had already withdrawn from the Rome Statute when the ICC moved […]
A Senator’s Probe Becomes Duterte’s Weapon in High-Stakes ICC Battle
MANILA, Philippines – A senator’s hunt for answers could become the key that unlocks a former president’s prison door. In a stunning twist, details unearthed by Senator Imee Marcos’s own investigation are now being wielded by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers to fight the power of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Whispers turned to shouts […]
Duterte Defense Team Uses Senate Probe to Challenge ICC Jurisdiction
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team has cited Senator Imee Marcos’s Senate investigation as crucial evidence in their challenge against the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction. The 38-page defense document, filed on May 1, reveals how the strained Marcos-Duterte alliance continues to impact the high-profile international case, with Senator Marcos potentially offering a lifeline to […]
Duterte’s ICC Battle: Senate Probe Becomes Key Defense Tool
In a dramatic turn of events, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, arrested on March 11, 2025, and surrendered to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on March 12, is now fighting charges of crimes against humanity tied to his controversial war on drugs. But in an unexpected twist, his defense is bolstered by evidence from a […]