Tag: Duterte
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Duterte ICC Medical Consent Challenge Raises Questions About Legitimacy
Background Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is at the center of fresh procedural disputes in the International Criminal Court (ICC) over a medical report used in his pre-trial proceedings. In a public redacted filing dated Oct. 9, 2025, Duterte’s defense counsel argued that the medical consent form allegedly authorizing the disclosure of his health information…
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Duterte ICC Medical Consent Challenge: Legitimacy Questions
Duterte Defense Questions Validity of Medical Consent The legal team of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has moved to challenge the legitimacy of a medical consent form tied to his ICC custody, alleging that his personal health information was disclosed without proper authorization. The filing, made public in redacted form on Oct. 9, 2025, raises…
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Duterte Defense Questions Medical Consent, Seeks Full Disclosure from ICC Registry
Duterte Defense Questions Validity of Medical Consent in ICC Proceedings The defense team for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has challenged the legitimacy of a medical consent form reportedly signed on his behalf, arguing that his personal health information was disclosed without proper authorization and that questions remain about his mental capacity at the time…
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Duterte interim release terms approved by ICC officials
Overview: Duterte interim release terms gain cautious momentum The International Criminal Court (ICC) appears to be moving toward considering an interim release for former president Rodrigo Duterte, as his legal team submitted a redacted document in Dubai stating they have no objections to potential conditions. The filing, dated Sept. 26 and signed by defense counsel…
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Duterte Interim Release Terms Approved: No Objections
Overview: A Potential Step Toward Interim Release The legal team for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has informed the International Criminal Court (ICC) that it has no objections to conditions that might accompany an interim release if the court grants such a measure. A redacted document dated September 26, signed in Dubai by defense counsel…
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Duterte Interim Release Terms: No Objections From Officials
Overview: Duterte’s Interim Release Terms Under ICC Review The legal team for former president Rodrigo Duterte has signaled no objections to potential conditions surrounding an interim release, according to a redacted document dated Sept. 26 and filed in Dubai. Authored by Duterte’s defense counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, the filing states that the team would not oppose…
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Makabayan Demands Transparency from Marcos and Duterte on Election Contributions
Introduction The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte to come clean regarding campaign contributions received from government contractors during the 2022 elections. Their call follows a wave of public outrage against corruption in flood control projects at the People Power Monument on September…
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Makabayan Demands Transparency from Marcos and Duterte
Introduction The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives has called for transparency and accountability from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte regarding campaign contributions received from government contractors during the 2022 elections. This demand comes on the heels of significant allegations of corruption tied to flood control projects that have sparked…
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Makabayan Demands Transparency from Marcos and Duterte on Campaign Contributions
Introduction The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives has issued a bold demand for accountability from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte regarding campaign contributions received from government contractors during the 2022 elections. This call comes amid growing concerns over corruption in flood control projects, as citizens gathered at the People…
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ICC Prosecutors Call for Medical Evaluation of Duterte
Introduction The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken a significant step in the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Prosecutors are pushing for a medical evaluation to assess Duterte’s mental fitness to stand trial, countering claims made by his legal team regarding his cognitive condition. This development is crucial as it determines the course…