A Legal Smoke Screen? Duterte Camp Accused of Stalling ICC Drug War Probe
The bloodstained streets of Manila still haunt survivors. Now, a legal battle in The Hague could decide if former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faces trial for what critics call “the bloodiest chapter in modern Philippine history.” Human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares slammed Duterte’s legal team this week, calling their bid to block the International Criminal […]
Duterte’s ICC Challenge Branded a Desperate Attempt to Evade Justice
Blood cannot be washed away by legal paperwork. As former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte scrambles to escape accountability for thousands of deaths, his latest move to challenge the International Criminal Court’s authority has hit a wall of criticism from prominent human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares. The Rise of a Relentless Mayor: Duterte’s Early War on […]
“They Have No Right”: Duterte’s Lawyers Launch Explosive Challenge to ICC’s Power
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is racing against time—and a fiery legal revolt—to hold former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte accountable for thousands of drug war deaths. On Thursday, his lawyers dropped a bombshell: “The ICC has no jurisdiction. Release him. Now.” In a 38-page filing, Duterte’s defense team accused prosecutors of overstepping legal boundaries. “The […]
Duterte Lawyers Demand ICC Halt Probe: ‘No Power Here,’ They Argue in Explosive Filing
Legal Bombshell: Duterte Lawyers Tell ICC ‘Release Him Now,’ Deny Court’s Power Over Drug War MANILA, Philippines – Freedom hangs in the balance, or so claim the lawyers for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. In a move sending shockwaves through international justice circles, his defense team has thrown down the gauntlet, demanding the International Criminal […]
Former Philippine President Challenges ICC Authority in Drug War Case
Duterte Fights Back: Defense Team Challenges ICC’s Right to Try Him for Drug War Deaths The fate of thousands of alleged extrajudicial killings hangs in balance as former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers launched a bold counterattack against the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a dramatic legal move revealed Thursday, Duterte’s defense team demanded his […]
Duterte Challenges ICC Jurisdiction in Drug War Case: Legal Battle Heats Up
In a move that could shake the foundations of international justice, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers have demanded his immediate release from the International Criminal Court (ICC). They argue the tribunal has no power to investigate the brutal drug war that left thousands dead during his presidency. A War That Divided a Nation The […]
VP Sara Duterte Receives Prosecutor’s Summons Over Threatening Marcos
Vice President Sara Duterte has confirmed that she received a formal subpoena from the Office of the Prosecutor in connection with an NBI case accusing her of issuing grave threats against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. The summons comes after the NBI filed incitement to sedition and grave threat charges following Duterte’s online remarks that […]
VP Sara Duterte Faces Prosecutor Summons Over Alleged Death Threats Against President Marcos
Vice President Sara Duterte has been officially summoned to face serious accusations that could rock the Philippines’ political landscape. On Tuesday evening, Duterte confirmed she received a formal summons from the Office of the Prosecutor regarding grave threats and sedition charges filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) after she allegedly ordered a hit […]
VP Sara Duterte Summoned Over Alleged Threat to President Marcos
In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the Philippines, Vice President Sara Duterte has been summoned by the Office of the Prosecutor over a case filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The charge? An alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The political arena is buzzing with tension as Duterte faces […]
Senator Marcos Seeks Criminal Charges Against Top Officials Over Duterte’s ICC Transfer
In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the Philippine political landscape, Senator Imee Marcos has formally recommended criminal and administrative charges against several high-ranking government officials, including two Cabinet secretaries and the national police chief, over the controversial arrest and international transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The bombshell Senate committee report, released […]