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PH notes errors in ICC ruling on drug probe, presses for reversal

By Ivel John M. Santos and Tatiana Maligro | Mar 15, 2023 9:21 AM

The International Criminal Court (ICC) made “legal errors” in its decision to allow the resumption of its investigation into the Duterte administration’s controversial war on drugs and should reverse the ruling, the government said in its appeal brief filed on March 13. “It is submitted that the Pre-Trial Chamber (PTC) committed several errors of law […]

Duterte administration, ICC, Menardo Guevarra, War on drugs

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PH urges ICC to dismiss request of drug war families to air side on probe appeal

By Tatiana Maligro | Mar 03, 2023 10:44 PM

The Philippine government has requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to deny the request by the families of alleged drug war victims to respond to the state’s appeal to stop the court’s investigation into former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody campaign. In its eight-page appeal before the ICC Appeals Chamber, the Office of the Solicitor General […]

drug war, ICC, International Criminal Court, Office of Solicitor General

News THE ICC PROBE Duterte's Drug war

Families of drug war victims seek permission to air side on PH appeal vs. ICC probe

By IVEL JOHN M. SANTOS | Feb 27, 2023 5:28 PM

Some 90 relatives of victims of the war on drugs of the Duterte administration have requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to allow them to respond to the Philippine government’s appeal to suspend the court’s investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed during the bloody campaign.

Duterte's drug war, ICC, victim's family

Commentary

Are allies incriminating Duterte in ICC probe?

By Tita C. Valderama | Feb 27, 2023 11:30 AM

By blocking the ICC probe through their legislative influence, aren’t they putting the judicial system and Duterte’s innocence in serious doubt? Therefore, the ICC probe becomes necessary.

drug war, ICC, Rodrigo Duterte

FACT CHECK NED FC

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Jinggoy Estrada’s statement on ICC complementarity principle misleads

By VERA Files | Feb 22, 2023 2:06 PM

The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I noted that the investigation of the drug war done by the Philippine government covered only “low-ranking” police officers and failed to probe into the systemic nature of the crimes or identify the “most responsible” officials.

drug war, Gloria Mapacagal-Arroyo, ICC, Jinggoy Estrada, Robin Padilla, Rodrigo Duterte, Senate

Fact Check Filipino

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pahayag ni Jinggoy Estrada sa ICC complementarity principle nakaliligaw

By VERA Files | Feb 22, 2023 2:06 PM

Nilinaw ng ICC na hindi nito nilayon na palitan ang mga lokal na korte dahil inuusig lamang nito ang mga kaso kapag ang mga estado ay napatunayang ayaw o walang kakayahan na gawin ito.

drug war, Gloria Mapacagal-Arroyo, ICC, Jinggoy Estrada, Robin Padilla, Rodrigo Duterte

FACT CHECK NED FC THE ICC PROBE Duterte's Drug war

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Marcos’ claim on ICC jurisdiction needs context

By VERA Files | Feb 22, 2023 12:20 PM

Marcos is the latest and the highest public official who put into question ICC’s jurisdiction to investigate the drug-related killings under the Duterte administration.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., ICC, investigation, jurisdiction, Rodrigo Duterte, War on drugs

Fact Check Filipino

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Bato mali sa pagsasabi na siya ay ‘co-accused’ ni Duterte sa imbestigasyon ng ICC

By VERA Files | Feb 21, 2023 3:01 PM

Bagama’t pinangalanan sina Dela Rosa at dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa hiniling na imbestigasyon ni dating ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda noong Hunyo 2021, walang tinukoy na mga suspek sa drug probe ang Office of the Prosecutor.

Bato Dela Rosa, drug war, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, house of representatives, ICC, investigation, Rodrigo Duterte

FACT CHECK NED FC THE ICC PROBE Duterte's Drug war

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Bato wrongly claims he is ‘co-accused’ with Duterte in ICC probe

By VERA Files | Feb 21, 2023 3:01 PM

Although Dela Rosa and former president Rodrigo Duterte were named in the request of former ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for an investigation into the killings related to the drug war, no suspects have yet been identified in the probe.

Bato Dela Rosa, drug war, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, house of representatives, ICC, investigation, Rodrigo Duterte

ICC Appeals Chamber grants Philippine government's request to extend filing of appeal brief

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ICC grants PH government’s request to extend deadline for filing of appeal brief

By IVEL JOHN M SANTOS | Feb 18, 2023 8:19 AM

The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has granted the request of the Philippine government to extend the deadline for the submission of its appeal brief on the investigation of alleged drug-related crimes against humanity under the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

drug war, ICC, International Criminal Court, Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte