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Former Philippine President Duterte arrested in Manila

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DAVAO CITY – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on March 11, 2025, upon his arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, following the issuance of an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for crimes against humanity related to his administration's controversial war on drugs. Members of the International Police (Interpol) and the … [Read more...] about Former Philippine President Duterte arrested in Manila

PH open to Interpol cooperation if ICC requests Duterte’s surrender for drug war probe

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DAVAO CITY ---The Philippine government would not interfere should former President Rodrigo R. Duterte decide to voluntarily surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings during his war on drugs, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced on Wednesday. “If the former President chooses to submit himself to the … [Read more...] about PH open to Interpol cooperation if ICC requests Duterte’s surrender for drug war probe

ICC has no jurisdiction over the Philippines – Palace

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DAVAO CITY (March 11) --- Malacañang today reiterates its stance that the International Criminal Court (ICC) does not and will not have jurisdiction over the country’s internal judicial dealings. Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Presidential Spokesperson Salvador S. Panelo relayed this to Palace reporters in a press briefing, saying that it is a no-brainer to withdraw … [Read more...] about ICC has no jurisdiction over the Philippines – Palace

Malacañang urges critics: File complaints in Philippine courts

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Manila (October 2)– “We have a working criminal justice system in the Philippines.  Those who have complaints against the President, better file their complaints against him here in the Philippines,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr., in a Palace briefing yesterday said. Malacañang maintained that critics of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte need not go to the … [Read more...] about Malacañang urges critics: File complaints in Philippine courts