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
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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
Duterte, De lima, and EJK victims’ families attend Senate probe into drug war
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte, ex-Senator Leila De Lima, and families of victims of reported extrajudicial killings convened at a Senate probe examining the controversial drug war that led to over 6,000 deaths during Duterte's administration. In his opening statement, Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentl addressed the magnitude of the issue, saying “Sobrang … [Read more...] about Duterte, De lima, and EJK victims’ families attend Senate probe into drug war
Nograles resigns as CSC chair to pursue political bid
DAVAO CITY --- Karlo Nograles, the head of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), formally resigned from his position on Monday to signal his intention of running for public office in his hometown of Davao City. Unconfirmed reports say Nograles will challenge the mayoralty bid of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who filed his certificate of candidacy on Monday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Nograles resigns as CSC chair to pursue political bid
