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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.
Nicholas Kaufman wants dredging of Davao Gulf
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
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
Day 3 of confirmation of charges hearing: Kaufman challenges link between Duterte speeches, killings
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
The compelling poetry of Joel Butuyan’s ICC presentation
By the time Butuyan concluded, there were not a few dry eyes in the gallery. He had articulated to a T the general public sentiment of the Duterte case in the ICC. We in the gallery were momentarily suspended in a state of disbelief.
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.
FACT CHECK: Video uses GMA clip to MISLEAD that VP Sara plans to go into hiding
A viral video claiming VP Sara Duterte is "starting to hide" like Bato Dela Rosa is misleading. Last Feb. 18, she launched her presidential bid in the 2028 elections.
Day 1 of confirmation of charges hearing: Butuyan warns of return of Duterte impunity if ICC won’t confirm charges
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.
