Tag: Duterte
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ICC Prosecutors Do Have Evidence in Duterte Drug War Case, Debunking the False Claim
Overview A widely shared claim on social media asserts that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no evidence of crimes linked to former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug crackdown. This claim is misleading and contradicts official statements and ongoing investigations. Experts and ICC updates indicate that prosecutors do possess materials and have engaged in formal…
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Scandal, Panic, Bring Him Home: The Duterte Case and What It Means for Philippines Politics
Introduction: A Year of Unrest and Uncertainty In a year already defined by political turmoil, the arrest of a former president, Rodrigo Duterte, before international tribunals sent shockwaves through the Philippines and beyond. The events, still unfolding, have sparked debates about accountability, sovereignty, and the practicalities of justice when high-level figures are implicated in crimes.…
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Duterte Arrest in The Hague: Philippines Faces Turmoil 2025
Introduction: Turmoil at the Start of 2025 The year 2025 began with a shock that rattled a nation accustomed to political headlines. The arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague on charges related to crimes under international law sent waves through Manila, regional capitals, and a global audience watching the Philippines closely. As…
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Scandal, Panic, Bring Him Home: Duterte’s The Hague Showdown
Intro: A Year Unfolding in Turmoil The year that began with high hopes quickly spiraled into a political and legal crisis as former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte faced arrest and potential trial in The Hague. What started as a contentious chapter in international law rapidly evolved into a domestic reckoning for a nation still grappling…
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ICC to Livestream Duterte Interim Release Decision on Nov. 28
ICC to Livestream Duterte Interim Release Ruling The International Criminal Court has announced that it will livestream its decision on former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s plea for interim release. The ruling is scheduled for Friday, November 28, at 10:30 a.m. (The Hague time), with the proceedings and outcome to be broadcast on the ICC website…
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ICC to livestream Duterte interim release decision: What to expect
Overview: A highly anticipated ICC ruling The International Criminal Court (ICC) will livestream its decision on former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s interim release plea. Set for Friday, November 28, at 10:30 a.m. The Hague time, the ruling will be broadcast live on the ICC website as well as the court’s Facebook and YouTube channels. The…
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ICC Duterte Case Unaffected by Prosecutor Disqualification
ICC Duterte Case Unaffected as Prosecutor Disqualification Briefly Shifts Roles The International Criminal Court (ICC) has reaffirmed that the ongoing case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte remains on track, despite the disqualification of Chief Prosecutor Karim A. A. Khan KC from the matter. Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang will continue to lead the prosecution…
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Majority of Filipinos Want Duterte Held Accountable, SWS Survey Finds
Overview: Public demand for accountability grows A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Group, reveals a clear shift in public opinion: half of Filipino adults believe former president Rodrigo Duterte should be held accountable for the deaths linked to the anti-illegal drug campaign. The third-quarter poll, conducted from September 24 to…
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Public Pressure for Accountability: Filipinos Seek Justice Over Duterte-Era Drug War Deaths
Overview: A Nation Reassesses Accountability A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Group, shows a notable shift in public sentiment regarding accountability for the killings linked to the Philippines’ anti-illegal drug campaign during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. Conducted from September 24 to 30, the third-quarter poll interviewed 1,500 adult Filipinos…
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Filipinos Back Accountability for Duterte’s Drug War, SWS Survey Finds
Majority of Filipinos Support Accountability for Duterte’s Drug War A new Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Group, shows that a majority of Filipinos believe former president Rodrigo Duterte should be held accountable for the killings linked to his administration’s controversial anti-illegal drugs campaign. The third-quarter poll, conducted from September 24 to…