Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte is facing an impeachment trial over charges including misuse of funds and threats. The outcome could impact the 2028 presidential election, where she is a frontrunner. The trial is seen as politically volatile and divisive, with analysts linking it to a feud between the Duterte and Marcos families.
Gatchalian has been elected as the new Senate President, following a leadership dispute. He conceded to the new leader, promising to uncover the truth. A political professor noted the relief but warned of continued challenges to the country's democracy.
Rodrigo Duterte, facing charges of crimes against humanity, will undergo a court-ordered health check to determine his fitness to stand trial. His team cited his deteriorating condition, requesting the examination before any trial can commence.
Duterte-Carpio's lead is vulnerable in Metro Manila and Balance Luzon, where undecided voters are numerous and her ratings are declining, according to OCTA Research and Pulse Asia Research.
The Philippine Catholic Church has established an independent EJK Truth Commission to investigate drug-related extrajudicial killings during Rodrigo Duterte's presidency, coinciding with the ICC's announcement to start Duterte's trial for crimes against humanity in late November.
Philippine Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity related to his role in former President Duterte's "war on drugs." Dela Rosa, who denies the charges, evaded arrest after appearing at the senate and is now at large.
菲律賓政府今日下令逮捕參議員德拉羅沙，因其涉及前總統杜特蒂的致命掃毒行動，並遭國際刑事法院通緝。德拉羅沙曾任菲國警察總長，是掃毒戰爭執行者。最高法院駁回其臨時限制令請求後，逮捕令可望執行。
The Philippine Supreme Court denied Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa's request for a temporary restraining order after an arrest warrant was unsealed by the ICC. Government agents' attempt to arrest Dela Rosa was thwarted by senate leadership, leading to a shooting incident and Dela Rosa's subsequent disappearance.
Philippine Senate security officers are under investigation for firing weapons without provocation. Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC, briefly sought refuge in the Senate building last week. Initial findings identify Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca as firing the first shot.
The Philippine Senate began an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, facing internal leadership battles and the aftermath of her father's ICC case. The trial could impact her 2028 presidential bid.
Philippine government lawyers urged the Supreme Court to reject Senator Ronald dela Rosa's plea to block his arrest and surrender to the ICC over alleged crimes against humanity linked to the war on drugs.
Dela Rosa, as PNP chief, led the nationwide anti-drug crackdown 'Project Double Barrel', resulting in over 2,000 deaths in 2016, mostly in police shoot-outs.
The Philippine Senate was locked down after gunfire erupted near Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for alleged killings during Duterte's drug war. Dela Rosa, safe with security, faces calls for detention as the senate, controlled by Duterte allies, navigates tensions amid a feud with the current administration.
Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa evades ICC arrest warrant, symbolizing a Duterte camp under siege amidst impeachment battle and Senate control fight
Philippine authorities said on Monday they would not arrest for now a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, capping a lengthy Senate stand-off. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, who served as police chief and Duterte’s top enforcer during the bloody drug crackdown, will be treated as if in the custody of the Senate, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Melvin Matibag told reporters after the politician had taken...
A sitting Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for his role in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war took refuge inside the Senate on Monday to avoid arrest by government agents. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, the country’s one-time police chief, was under the Senate’s protection “in accordance with our rules and Philippine laws”, newly elected Senate President and Duterte ally Alan Peter Cayetano told reporters. “We will allow an arrest under the condition that it is a...
Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa was once one of the most visible faces of Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs, a tough-talking national police chief who was seen as the hatchet man carrying out the former Philippine president’s crackdown against alleged criminals of the narcotics trade. Now a senator, Dela Rosa has somewhat fallen off the radar – for six months, he has not appeared for work after reports circulated that he could face arrest in connection with the International Criminal Court’s crimes...
The Philippine Supreme Court has given President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 10 days to respond to an urgent petition filed by political allies of former president Rodrigo Duterte, demanding Marcos disclose his state of health. The petition asks the court to force Marcos and his top officials to inform the public about any serious illness and also requests Marcos undergo a hair follicle drug test with results made public. The petitioners cite a constitutional provision requiring public disclosure of the president's health in case of serious illness.
Der Internationale Strafgerichtshof hat einen Prozess gegen den ehemaligen philippinischen Präsidenten Rodrigo Duterte wegen Verbrechen gegen die Menschlichkeit zugelassen. Ihm werden im Rahmen seines „Kriegs gegen die Drogen“ zahlreiche Morde vorgeworfen.
Rodrigo Duterte sera le premier ancien chef d’État asiatique à comparaître devant la CPI, qui juge les individus pour les crimes les plus graves au monde, comme les crimes de guerre et les crimes contre l’humanité.
The ICC has rejected Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal for release, keeping jurisdiction over his anti‑drug campaign Read Full Article at RT.com
Families of victims of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs hailed as a “vindication” on Wednesday the International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber’s refusal to throw out the crimes against humanity case against him. Duterte has been held by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague since March 2025 over killings linked to his anti-drugs campaign while he was in office. His lawyers argued that the court had no authority to try him because the Philippines...
