DAVAO CITY — Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte expressed significant concerns on Monday night about the state of governance under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., describing the administration as fractured and irreparable. Duterte suggested that the military might play a crucial role in addressing these challenges should the situation worsen. In a press conference held … [Read more...] about Former President Duterte calls out “fractured” governance, hints at military role for correction
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PH open to Interpol cooperation if ICC requests Duterte’s surrender for drug war probe
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
Duterte dares ICC to investigate him immediately
DAVAO CITY --- Former President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday openly challenged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to expedite its investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) that occurred during his presidency. Speaking as a resource person during the Quad Committee hearings at the House of Representatives, Duterte bluntly remarked, "I am asking the ICC … [Read more...] about Duterte dares ICC to investigate him immediately
Duterte faces Quad Committee today in Marathon Hearing on Extrajudicial Killings
DAVAO CITY ---Former President Rodrigo Duterte is now at the Congress’ Quad Committee as it resumes hearings on the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) that marked his administration's war on drugs. The hearing is expected to address long-standing questions and concerns about human rights abuses that occurred during Duterte's six-year tenure, which was defined by an aggressive … [Read more...] about Duterte faces Quad Committee today in Marathon Hearing on Extrajudicial Killings
Solons call for filing of charges vs. Duterte over drug war deaths
MANILA – Several lawmakers at the House of Representatives on Monday called for the filing of charges against former president Rodrigo R. Duterte after he said during a Senate hearing that he will take "full legal responsibility" for alleged extrajudicial killings under his anti-drug campaign. In a statement, Deputy Majority Leader Jude Acidre of Tingog party-list led … [Read more...] about Solons call for filing of charges vs. Duterte over drug war deaths