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The mouth that roared: Rodrigo Duterte’s rhetoric on trial

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By Tita C. Valderama

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Mar 2, 2026

Can a head of state be held accountable not only for what he did, but also for what he said? In the end, it may not be a secret memo or a taped call that will bring down “the Punisher,” but the echo of his own voice.

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Prosecution and defense face off with opposing pleas on last day of Duterte’s ICC confirmation hearing

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By Ellen Tordesillas

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Feb 28, 2026

The Prosecution and the Victims : Former president Rodrigo Duterte masterminded the killing of thousands of mostly poor Filipinos and there is evidence to support this. Charges against the detained former leader must be confirmed so he can face trial for his crimes.The Defense: Duterte murdered no one. Charges against him must be dismissed and he should be allowed to go home to Davao

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Day 3 of confirmation of charges hearing: Kaufman challenges link between Duterte speeches, killings

The compelling poetry of Joel Butuyan’s ICC presentation

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By Antonio J. Montalvan II

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Feb 26, 2026

By the time Butuyan concluded, there were not a few dry eyes in the gallery. He had articulated to a T the general public sentiment of the Duterte case in the ICC. We in the gallery were momentarily suspended in a state of disbelief.

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Day 2 of confirmation of charges hearing: Prosecution details killings, victims warn of ‘plague of impunity’

FACT CHECK: Circulating quote card of VP Sara on ‘wanting to lead for 30 years’ NEEDS CONTEXT

Days after Vice President Sara Duterte announced her intention to run for president in the 2028 elections, a quote card began circulating online, claiming she wants to stay in power for 30 years. The post needs context.

News The ICC Probe

Drug war victims’ families hope for the best despite the long wait for justice

Nanette Castillo, mother of EJK victim: Do you feel sad when you remember a loved one who’s gone? It’s different in our case. You feel the pain many times over especially when you remember witnessing your unconscious son on the pavement being finished off by armed men putting three more gunshots to his chest.

Commentary The ICC Probe

Nicholas Kaufman wants dredging of Davao Gulf

Kaufman is totally and absolutely wrong that no corpse had surfaced (in Davao Gulf) . I am very sure that his reference for the Davao Gulf burials was the Edgar Matobato testimonies. In which case I am very sure as well that Kaufman was lying.