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THE ICC PROBE Duterte's Drug war
VERA Files is covering the International Criminal Court’s investigation into the killings related to the drug war of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration.
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Day 3: Confirmation of charges hearing Kaufman challenges link between Duterte speeches, killings
By Tita C. Valderama
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Feb 27, 2026
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It is not enough simply to assert that Rodrigo Duterte said outrageous things, and that deaths occurred, and so, as a result, he must be criminally responsible - Kaufman
Day 2 of confirmation of charges hearing: Prosecution details killings, victims warn of ‘plague of impunity’
By Tita C. Valderama
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Feb 25, 2026
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Prosecutors played video clips and cited transcripts of Duterte’s speeches in which he issued his “kill, kill” orders, promised to shield police from prosecution and assured them they would not go to jail for actions taken in the drug war.
Butuyan warns of return of Duterte impunity if ICC won’t confirm charges
By By Ellen Tordesillas and Tita Valderama
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Feb 24, 2026
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Joel Butuyan: Truth is the antidote to the virus of impunity, Your Honors. The victims dread a future where charges are not confirmed. It will mean that the virus of impunity will continue to spread and infect many more.
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