World Oct 24 International Criminal Court judges reject jurisdiction challenge in Duterte case By Molly Quell, Associated Press
World Oct 10 ICC judges decline to release former Philippine President Duterte, citing flight risk Judges at the International Criminal Court on Friday rejected a request from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to be released from detention, finding he was likely to refuse to return for trial and could use his freedom to intimidate witnesses. By Molly Quell, Associated Press
World Sep 23 International Criminal Court details crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Duterte Among other things, they allege Duterte instructed and authorized "violent acts including murder to be committed against alleged criminals, including alleged drug dealers and users."… By Associated Press
World Mar 14 Former Philippine President Duterte appears before international court judges in The Hague by video Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court. By Mike Corder, Associated Press
World Mar 13 What happened during Duterte’s chaotic arrest Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened a police general with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague” in a tense confrontation after his arrest in Manila. By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
Mar 11 Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant for crimes against humanity By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The surprise arrest sparked a commotion at the airport, where lawyers and aides of Duterte loudly protested that they, along with a doctor and lawyers, were prevented from coming close to him after he was taken into police custody. Continue reading
Jan 29 Former Philippine president accuses successor of plotting to expand power By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who was notorious for a harsh anti-drug crackdown that left thousands of mostly poor suspects dead during his presidency, offered no evidence for his claims. Continue reading
Sep 22 WATCH: President Joe Biden holds his first meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden has pledged in his first face-to-face meeting with new Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to work to strengthen relations with the key Pacific nation after what he acknowledged had been some “rocky times” in the past. Continue reading
May 10 Election of Marcos Jr. raises concerns about erosion of Philippine democracy By David Rising, Jim Gomez, Associated Press Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippines presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the… Continue reading
Oct 02 Philippine leader Duterte announces retirement from politics By Jim Gomez, Joeal Calupitan, Associated Press “The overwhelming sentiment of the Filipino is that I’m not qualified, and it would be a violation of the constitution,” Duterte said. “I will follow what you wish, and today I announce my retirement from politics."… Continue reading