Duterte’s defense as empty rhetoric
ICC’s ongoing hearing is important as the Philippine justice system makes it hard for victims and survivors to fight back against a state-enforced policy.
Duterte’s defense as empty rhetoric
SPECIAL COVERAGE
#DuterteCrimes Watch
The International Criminal Court is scheduled to conduct the confirmation of charges hearing against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity for implementing a deadly “war on drugs” during his administration.
Here is Bulatlat’s page for its special coverage this February 2026.
‘Last recourse’ | Victims, prosecution expose impunity on confirmation of charges hearing
‘Last recourse’ | Victims, prosecution expose impunity on confirmation of charges hearing
“I filed a case (but) I can still feel that those in power continue to control the justice that I have been waiting for so long.”
Church stands with ‘drug war’ victims, kin
Church stands with ‘drug war’ victims, kin
This fear was also experienced by Dahlia Cuartero, mother of drug war victim Jesus Daboy. During the homily, Cuartero said that she was harassed by Duterte supporters who sent messages through her social media account.
Duterte’s cowardice shows in letter to ICC
Duterte’s cowardice shows in letter to ICC
“We have longed for the moment when he will face his crimes."
REALITY CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte oversaw the policy of extrajudicial killings
REALITY CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte oversaw the policy of extrajudicial killings
Rodrigo Duterte himself ordered the killings several times before, during, and after his Presidential term.
Kin of ‘drug war’ victims ready for Duterte ICC hearing
Kin of ‘drug war’ victims ready for Duterte ICC hearing
“For us victims, the confirmation of charges against Duterte is an answered prayer. It is clear to us that the ICC shows the call for justice does not end in the Philippines."
ICC identifies Duterte’s co-perpetrators in ‘drug war’
ICC identifies Duterte’s co-perpetrators in ‘drug war’
Unlike the previously released version, the less redacted one now identifies co-perpetrators in the commission of alleged crimes against humanity.
WATCH: Mothers rise up for justice
Watch the confirmation of charges hearing here:
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