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Vice President Sara Duterte said her detained father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, refused to replace lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman despite the lawyer's unsuccessful bid to halt upcoming ICC confirmation of charges hearings. Speaking after visiting him in The Hague, she relayed his instructions to the legal team as pre-trial proceedings resume next month.

January 28, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The Senate ethics committee will review a proposal to suspend the salary of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, who is in hiding amid an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

The Philippine Supreme Court's first division dismissed an appeal in the case of Efren Morillo, a survivor of a deadly TokHang operation, despite the International Criminal Court pursuing related charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Families of the victims have now petitioned the full court, highlighting the irony of international accountability contrasting with domestic inaction. This development underscores ongoing challenges in prosecuting drug war killings locally.

December 01, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Senate President Tito Sotto suggested that critics of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa's prolonged absence from the Senate can file an ethics complaint. This comes amid rumors of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. Dela Rosa continues to receive his salary, as senators are not subject to a 'no work, no pay' rule.

International Criminal Court judges have given medical experts until December 5 to complete their assessment of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte's fitness to stand trial. This follows the defense's urgent request to replace a neuropsychologist due to 'offensive' social media posts. The panel was formed to evaluate claims of Duterte's cognitive decline.

November 13, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has filed an urgent plea with the Supreme Court to prevent his potential arrest by the International Criminal Court. The move comes amid unconfirmed reports of an ICC warrant, following the recent detention of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Dela Rosa argues that any such action would violate Philippine sovereignty and due process.