FACT CHECK: ICC did NOT sentence Duterte to 120 years in prison
A video is claiming that the International Criminal Court sentenced former president Rodrigo Duterte to 120 years in prison. This is false.
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FACT CHECK: NO ‘request’ from Paolo Duterte to declare father’s March 11 arrest a holiday
A news graphic online claims that Rep. Paolo Duterte filed a "request" in the House of Representatives to declare March 11a holiday to mark the day his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested by the International Criminal Court. This is false.
FACT CHECK: Statement of support from pro-Duterte ‘US senator’ is FAKE
An old graphic on Facebook claims that a certain senator from the United States has expressed support for former president Rodrigo Duterte while in the custody of the International Criminal Court. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Kitty Duterte NOT banned from ICC detention facility
A Facebook post claims Kitty Duterte was banned from the ICC after arriving drunk and causing a scene. This is false.
Will the ICC accept Panelo as defense lawyer?
The second thing I remember was of Panelo dozing off during the hearings. He was seated next to the aging and infirm Salvador Medialdea who was on his right. Panelo's head was tilted to the left, almost touching the seat on his left. ICC is keen on preventing any disturbance in the public gallery. Within clear sight of us, an ICC security personnel approached the dozing Panelo to wake him up from dreamland.
Appeal rejection expected by Duterte camp
Vice President Sara Duterte: “Hindi na namin tinitingnan ‘yung chances of coming home.”
FACT CHECK: Kaufman speech NOT sabotaged, ICC clip NEEDS CONTEXT
A video circulating online is claiming that the International Criminal Court sabotaged lawyer Nicholas Kaufman after the live broadcast was cut during his presentation at the confirmation of charges hearing. This needs context.
The mouth that roared: Rodrigo Duterte’s rhetoric on trial
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.
FACT CHECK: Photo of drug war victims’ relatives carrying expensive bags EDITED
A viral photo making rounds online claims to show relatives of drug war victims and a human rights defender carrying luxurious handbags. This is edited.
Day 2 of confirmation of charges hearing: Prosecution details killings, victims warn of ‘plague of impunity’
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.
