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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.
Latest Stories
Drug war victims’ families hope for the best despite the long wait for justice
By Diana G. Mendoza
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Mar 1, 2026
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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.
Nicholas Kaufman wants dredging of Davao Gulf
By Antonio J. Montalvan II
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Mar 1, 2026
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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.
Prosecution and defense face off with opposing pleas on last day of Duterte’s ICC confirmation hearing
By Ellen Tordesillas
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Feb 28, 2026
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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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ICC judge to Duterte’s counsel: Focus on substance, not theatrics
By Ellen Tordesillas | Feb 22, 2026
The compelling poetry of Joel Butuyan’s ICC presentation
By Antonio J. Montalvan II | Feb 26, 2026
Sara’s 16 lawyers + 18
By Antonio J. Montalvan II | Jun 18, 2025
In English, please
By Ellen Tordesillas | Feb 17, 2026
Day 1 of confirmation of charges hearing: Butuyan warns of return of Duterte impunity if ICC won’t confirm charges
By By Ellen Tordesillas and Tita Valderama | Feb 24, 2026
