DAVAO CITY ---- Lawyer Kristine Conti, a legal assistant to the International Criminal Court (ICC), has warned that former President Rodrigo Duterte could face additional charges if threats and attacks against ICC officials can be linked back to him. Conti, who also serves as an assistant to counsel at the ICC, emphasized that the court’s jurisdiction over the Philippines … [Read more...] about ICC lawyer warns of new charges against Duterte over court attacks
War on drugs
Public school teacher arrested in Sultan Kudarat drug bust
KALAMANSIG, Sultan Kudarat – A public school teacher-in-charge was arrested in a drug buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) at 8:00 p.m. on March 15, 2025. PDEA 12 Regional Director Benjamin Recites III identified the suspect as Alias George, 37, alias, married, and a resident of Kalamansig, … [Read more...] about Public school teacher arrested in Sultan Kudarat drug bust
Duterte’s Arrest: A Victory for EJK victims or an injustice to his legacy?
DAVAO CITY – The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, dividing Filipinos between those who see this as a long-overdue reckoning for the thousands of victims of the war on drugs and those who believe it is a grave injustice against a leader who prioritized public safety above all else. For families of victims of … [Read more...] about Duterte’s Arrest: A Victory for EJK victims or an injustice to his legacy?
Vietnamese national arrested for selling illegal drugs
DAVAO CITY – A Vietnamese national was arrested by the agents of the National Bureau of Investigation - Organized and Transnational Crimes Division (NBI-OTCD), for selling illegal drugs in Makati City. The suspect, identified as Pham Tien Thanh, was apprehended following an entrapment operation on January 21, 2025, after being caught in flagrante delicto selling ketamine … [Read more...] about Vietnamese national arrested for selling illegal drugs
Court orders PNP to comply with 2017 directive on Quezon City Tokhang deaths
DAVAO CITY – The Court of Appeals (CA) has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to comply with a 2017 Supreme Court (SC) directive to produce final investigation reports on the 2016 killing of four men in Quezon City, one of the earliest cases linked to the controversial Oplan Tokhang campaign of the previous administration. The six-page resolution, dated January 3, … [Read more...] about Court orders PNP to comply with 2017 directive on Quezon City Tokhang deaths
