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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Tiktok and Surveys: The Dutertelenovela and political content
By Katrina Stuart Santiago
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Apr 29, 2025
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These narrative shifts are only possible because the Dutertes are doing Tiktok content like it’s nobody’s business… Now there is barely any pro-Marcos content, and even Imee rarely appears unless she’s with VP Sara…Now, it is all the Dutertes. The For You Page shows it, and the surveys, too.

Duterte arrest inspires continuing drive for humane approach to anti-drug campaign
By Diana G. Mendoza
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Apr 9, 2025
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The Global Commission on Drug Policy: We urge governments worldwide to reflect on the lessons from the Philippines and reject policies that prioritize punishment over progress. Drug policy reform is a matter of justice,public health and humanity.”

Chinese online platforms swirl with Duterte arrest disinfo
By Yvonne T. Chua
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Apr 1, 2025
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Ten days after his arrest, false reports surfaced on Chinese digital media platforms claiming that former President Rodrigo Duterte had collapsed into a coma while in detention at The Hague, where he faces trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity linked to his bloody anti-drug war.
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