Legal counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte has formally requested that the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III conduct a new medical examination to assess his fitness to stand trial. The request, detailed in a seven-page pleading dated May 25, comes as the 81-year-old faces proceedings related to alleged crimes against humanity linked to … Read more
Philippine authorities are investigating security officers from the Senate for discharging their weapons without provocation. The probe follows a chaotic incident last week involving a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Chaos at the Senate Senator Ronald dela Rosa briefly sought refuge within the Senate building while petitioning the Philippine Supreme Court to … Read more
The Philippine Senate convened Monday as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, marking a pivotal moment in a political drama that could reshape the country’s leadership landscape. The trial follows her impeachment by the House of Representatives last week on charges of corruption, betrayal of public trust, and constitutional violations—allegations stemming from a … Read more
Philippine government lawyers have urged the Supreme Court to reject a bid by fugitive Senator Ronald dela Rosa to block his arrest and surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Dela Rosa is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his role in a “war on drugs.” The Senator, who previously served as the … Read more
The Global Tug-of-War: International Law vs. National Sovereignty The recent chaos surrounding the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrants in the Philippines is more than just a local political scandal; it is a flashpoint for a growing global trend. We are witnessing a deepening rift between the mandate of international human rights bodies and the concept … Read more
The Clash of Sovereignty: Will International Law Finally Break the Shield of Political Immunity? The recent chaos at the Philippine Senate—marked by gunshots, military presence, and a standoff over an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant—is more than just a local political crisis. It is a symptom of a growing global tension: the collision between national … Read more
Philippine Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has taken refuge inside the country’s parliament after the International Criminal Court (ICC) unsealed an arrest warrant for his role in the nation’s deadly drug war. Local media captured footage of the former police chief fleeing through the corridors of the Senate building on Monday as police attempted to detain … Read more
The Shift Toward Global Accountability for Heads of State The decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to commit former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to a full trial marks a historic pivot in international jurisprudence. For the first time, an Asian head of state is facing a full-blown trial at the court, signaling a growing … Read more
The Punisher’s Reckoning: Duterte, the ICC and the Future of Extrajudicial Violence Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, now sits in a Dutch prison awaiting a decision from the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding accusations of crimes against humanity. His legacy, built on a brutal “war on drugs,” is a stark warning about … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is today, February 23, 2026, holding a confirmation of charges hearing in The Hague, Netherlands, regarding allegations of crimes against humanity committed during Rodrigo Duterte’s time as Davao City mayor and as President of the Philippines. Duterte and Allegations of Crimes Against Humanity The hearing will address whether sufficient evidence … Read more