The Latest Breaking News from Rodrigo Duterte

Shots heard at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out

Gunshots echoed inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court, was inside the complex. Soldiers were seen entering the building. Dela Rosa had appealed to the military to oppose his arrest. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano stated he did not know who…

The Economic Times · May 13

Gunshots heard at Philippine Senate as Duterte aide, accused of crimes against humanity, tries to evade arrest for ICC trial - watch

Multiple gunshots were heard inside the Philippine Senate on Wednesday, where senator Ronald Dela Rosa, an aide of former President Rodrigo Duterte, had sought refuge amid efforts to arrest him over an International Criminal Court (ICC) case.

The Times of India · May 13

Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities have tried to arrest a senator

Witnesses say a burst of gunfire has rung out in the Philippine Senate where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for a charge of crime against humanity

The Independent UK · May 13

Philippine presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached for second time

Vice-president is accused of misusing public funds and threatening the lives of President Marcos Jr and his wife

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Philippine House votes to impeach VP Sara Duterte for a second time

In a stunning political upheaval, the Philippine House has voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte amid serious graft and corruption charges, which could jeopardize her ambitions for the 2028 presidency. The trial will be overseen by a Senate led by an ally of Duterte, raising questions about the impartiality…

The Times of India · May 11

Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity

ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousands

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23

Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges

Judges at the International Criminal Court have confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Rodrigo Duterte's 'Death Squads' Fought in the Philippines' War on Drugs. Now He Might Get Life in Prison.

As many as 30,000 people may have died at the hands of the state-sponsored death squads.

Reason · Mar 23

Duterte ICC News: Prosecutors Claim 'Davao Death Squad' Was Blueprint For National Killings

Explore the ICC's investigation into Duterte's alleged use of the Davao Death Squad as a model for his nationwide anti-drug campaign.

International Business Times UK · Feb 26

Former Philippines president Duterte drew up ‘death lists’ during drug war, says ICC prosecutor

On second day of proceedings at ICC, prosecutor Edward Jeremy presents ‘deeply disturbing’ testimony

The Independent UK · Feb 25