Philippines ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte appears before ICC by video link Sounding frail and wearing a blue suit and tie, the 79-year-old speaks to confirm his name and date of birth. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2025
ICC Arrest, Impeachment Leave Duterte Clan's Political Future In Doubt Minutes after former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte was bundled onto a plane bound for The Hague to face a charge of crimes against humanity, President Ferdinand Marcos said of the arrest: "Politics doesn't enter into it." International Business Times · Mar 14, 2025
Duterte's First ICC Appearance Set For Friday: Court Rodrigo Duterte's first appearance at the International Criminal Court has been set for Friday, the court said, as the former Philippines president faces crimes against humanity charges over his deadly war on drugs. International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025
Arrest of ex-president Duterte will shake up dynastic politics in the Philippines – and hand initiative to rival Marcos family The ex-president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, could soon become the first Asian former head of state to be tried at The Hague. The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025
Philippines' Duterte Earned International Infamy, Praise At Home Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte earned international infamy for the deadly narcotics crackdown that led to his arrest Tuesday on charges of crimes against humanity, despite enjoying huge popularity at home. International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025
Former Philippine leader Duterte arrested on an International Criminal Court warrant Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by police at Manila’s international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025
Duterte Supporters Take Case Against Impeachment To Supreme Court Lawyers supporting Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte filed the first legal challenge against her impeachment at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, saying it had been unconstitutionally rushed through without proper oversight. International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025
Philippines agency recommends charging VP Sara Duterte over alleged plot The National Bureau of Investigation calls for a probe into Sara Duterte’s comments about having the president killed. Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2025
Duterte's Future In Balance As Philippine Election Season Kicks Off Campaigning began in the Philippines Tuesday for mid-term elections that could set the table for the next presidential race and determine the political future of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. International Business Times · Feb 10, 2025
Marcos Says No Influence Over Philippine VP's Impeachment Trial Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday he will play no role in determining the timing of his vice president's impeachment trial, now expected to take place following mid-term elections in May. International Business Times · Feb 6, 2025
Philippine House Votes To Impeach VP Sara Duterte Philippine lawmakers on Wednesday voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, who has fallen out spectacularly with the country's leader, paving the way for a Senate trial that could see her removed from office. International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025
Philippines To Remove US Missile System If China Ends 'Coercive Behaviour' The US military deployed the Typhon missile system in the northern Philippines last year as part of an annual joint exercise, and Filipino troops have been training with it, with plans to acquire the system as a means to protect Manila's maritime interests. Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025
Philippine Sect Gathers To Oppose VP Duterte Impeachment More than a million members of an influential religious sect gathered in the Philippine capital on Monday, police said, opposing steps to unseat Vice President Sara Duterte. International Business Times · Jan 13, 2025
Japan PM Tells Biden 'Strong' Concerns Over Steel Deal Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told US President Joe Biden that his blocking of Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel raised "strong" concerns in both countries, local media reported Monday. International Business Times · Jan 13, 2025
International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025 Philippine Catholic Devotees Mass In Manila Hoping For A Miracle Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims swarmed the streets of Manila in search of a miracle Thursday, straining to reach a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ in an annual display of religious fervour.
The Conversation · Dec 26, 2024 5 elections to watch in 2025 The coming 12 months can’t promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the world’s population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year – and many of the themes persist: the impact of…
Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2024 Mary Jane Veloso, Filipina nearly executed in Indonesia, arrives home Mother of two, who became a poster child for anti-trafficking groups, now awaits potential pardon in a Manila prison.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024 Mother of Filipina who spent 15 years on death row in Indonesia calls for pardon Mother of Mary Jane Veloso urges Philippine president to act so family can be reunited for Christmas, as daughter lands in Manila
International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024 Filipina On Indonesia Death Row Handed To Philippine Officials A Filipina inmate on death row in Indonesia was handed over to Philippine officials in capital Jakarta Tuesday, before flying home after the countries signed an agreement for her repatriation.
International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024 Philippine Groups File Impeachment Bid Against VP Duterte A coalition of activists in the Philippines lodged an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, accusing her of corruption and misconduct.
International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024 Philippine President Says Russian Submarine 'Worrisome' The UFA 490 submarine was spotted 148 kilometers (92 miles) west of Cape Calavite on Thursday, the Philippine military said.
International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024 Philippine VP's Bodyguards Swapped Out Amid Investigation Philippine security forces said Wednesday they had replaced Vice President Sara Duterte's bodyguards, days after the justice department launched a probe into her alleged death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos.
International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024 Philippine VP Denies Assassination Plot Against Marcos Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday denied she was plotting to kill President Ferdinand Marcos, saying her comments that sparked a government probe only reflected "consternation" with her one-time ally.
International Business Times · Nov 25, 2024 Philippine VP Duterte 'Mastermind' Of Assassination Plot: Justice Department The Philippines justice department on Monday labelled Vice President Sara Duterte the "mastermind" of a plot to assassinate the country's president, giving her five days to respond to a subpoena.
International Business Times · Nov 23, 2024 Philippine VP Made 'Active Threat' On Marcos' Life: Palace Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos' security detail has been put on alert over what his office is calling an "active threat" against his life by Vice President Sara Duterte, the palace said Saturday.