Duterte made ‘systematic, widespread killings’ happen – ICC prosecution
Duterte's anti-drug campaign disproportionately affected the poor and the marginalized.
Duterte made ‘systematic, widespread killings’ happen – ICC prosecution
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Duterte’s defense as empty rhetoric
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.
‘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.”
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."
Orphaned families welcome ICC’s inclusion of 500 more victims, naming of Duterte’s co-perpetrators
Orphaned families welcome ICC’s inclusion of 500 more victims, naming of Duterte’s co-perpetrators
“Today, we have seen and read the names of the real culprits – they who have blood on their hands for implementing a deadly policy. The world ought to know who they are.”
ICC finds Duterte fit for trial
ICC finds Duterte fit for trial
The Court clearly finds that Duterte is a perceptive person who has a broad understanding of what he has been charged with.
Drug war families find hope as ICC denies Duterte’s bid for interim release
Drug war families find hope as ICC denies Duterte’s bid for interim release
“I am eagerly praying for Duterte to live long. So when justice comes, he could feel our pain and grief in killing our loved ones."
Drug war families warn, ‘We will not allow Duterte go unpunished’
Drug war families warn, ‘We will not allow Duterte go unpunished’
Pasco further emphasized that the ICC’s prosecution of Duterte is crucial especially when the domestic courts failed them.
REALITY CHECK: Kaufman lies about Duterte’s interim release
REALITY CHECK: Kaufman lies about Duterte’s interim release
The reality: Kaufman misrepresented both the ICC Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) and the Philippine government, spreading disinformation that misled victims, media, and the public.
‘Shameless’ | Victims’ families of ‘drug-war’ decry Senate push for Duterte house arrest
‘Shameless’ | Victims’ families of ‘drug-war’ decry Senate push for Duterte house arrest
“What else can we expect from a Senate that includes the likes of Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa and Bong Go, who were Duterte’s lieutenants in his bloody drug war?"
Kin of drug war victims undeterred to hold Duterte accountable amid ICC postponement of hearing
Kin of drug war victims undeterred to hold Duterte accountable amid ICC postponement of hearing
For the families left behind by the brutal anti-illegal drug campaign of Rodrigo Duterte, the prosecution of the International Criminal Court is ‘their court of last resort’. The recent postponement of the hearing about the confirmation of charges, for them, is a delaying tactic.
Rights group slams self-serving ‘Duterte bill’
Rights group slams self-serving ‘Duterte bill’
In a statement, Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay said that the bill is “thoroughly self-serving and is a slap in the face of the tens of thousands of victims of Duterte's drug war as well as those who suffered other injustices committed under his regime.”
Victims urge ICC to reject Duterte’s bid for interim release
Victims urge ICC to reject Duterte’s bid for interim release
In a response to Duterte’s petition, Paolina Massed, principal counsel for the victims, said the former president’s interim release “would be hard to fathom for the victims who have clearly expressed the view that he should remain in detention at the Court pending the pre-trial proceedings.”
ICC prosecution opposes Duterte interim release bid
ICC prosecution opposes Duterte interim release bid
The prosecution said that it opposed Duterte’s interim release to the country cited by his lawyer saying that it is not an appropriate state to host the former president.
Int’ lawyers group opposes Duterte’s temporary release
Int’ lawyers group opposes Duterte’s temporary release
“While interim release mechanisms serve important human rights purposes, they must not supersede ensuring accountability of individuals accused of very serious crimes against humanity.”
Marcos Jr’s anti-drug campaign, no different from Duterte – rights group
Marcos Jr’s anti-drug campaign, no different from Duterte – rights group
“From paramihan ng patay to paramihan ng aresto? There’s nothing to celebrate about the latter policy that does not solve the root causes of the illegal drugs problem, and even aggravates it by opening the gates to further rights violations against the people, especially the poor."
Fisherfolk group blames Duterte for decline in fish catch in Cagayan, calls for accountability
Fisherfolk group blames Duterte for decline in fish catch in Cagayan, calls for accountability
The daily income of small-scale fishers in Aparri and other coastal towns in Cagayan has drastically dropped—from an average of P7,000 (119 USD) to just P900 (15.3 USD).
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