Friday, 24 October 2025, 5:51 pm

    Tag: Duterte

    Browse our exclusive articles!

    SC orders Bersamin, other officials to respond to Duterte habeas corpus plea

    The Supreme Court on Thursday consolidated the petitions of filed by three children of former President Rodrigo Duterte seeking the return of their father to the Philippines from The Hague, where is held in custody by the International Criminal Court Court pending trial on crimes against humanity related to his bloody war on drugs. The high tribunal gave Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and three other officials a “non-extendible period of 24 hours from receipt of notice why the peremptory writ of habeas corpus should not issue.” A write of habeas corpus—Latin for “that you have the body”—is a court order that requires an imprisoned person to be brought before the tribunal to determine if his detention is lawful.

    The Duterte Arrest: A Complicated Affair of Sovereignty and Justice

    Here we are again, watching the political drama unfold with the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. It’s strange how something that’s supposed to be about justice often turns into a series of complex, tangled arguments, full of political posturing and personal pride.

    President Marcos set to address nation on Duterte’s arrest

    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to address the nation tonight on the arrest earlier Tuesday of former President Rodrigo Duterte by Interpol agents, who served a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity committed by the former Philippine leader during his administration’s deadly anti-drug campaign between 2016 and 2019. The Philippines withdrew membership from the ICC in 2019. Ex-President Duterte and several of his aides have been transferred to a chartered plane that will fly them to The Hague, where the ICC is headquartered.

    Ex-President Duterte arrested; now in PNP custody

    The Presidential Communications Office on Tuesday said former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and placed in detention by Interpol agents upon his arrival in Manila following a  trip to Hong Kong. The Manila unit of the Interpol received the warrant from the International Criminal Court at dawn. The warrant was served by the ICC Prosecutor General and was issued for crimes against humanity. Duterte is now 79 years old.

    Popular

    DA launches ‘Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!’ program in Davao

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday led the launch of “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, the flagship food security program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. that delivers rice at only P20 per kilo — a lifeline for the vulnerable sectors and a new market opportunity for Filipino farmers.

    Over 52M credentials exposed in PH 3Q data breaches

    The Philippines recorded a sharp 49 percent increase in data breaches in the third quarter of 2025, exposing more than 52 million credentials in just three months, according to Viettel Cyber Security (VCS).

    Filinvest Group shines at 2025 Golden Arrow Awards

    The Filinvest Group’s listed companies earned top marks for corporate governance at the 2025 Golden Arrow Awards organized by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD).

    Northern Mindanao seen as promising investment hub

    Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monetary Board Member Rosalia V. De Leon has highlighted Northern Mindanao’s growing potential as an investment destination, citing the region’s strong economic performance and expanding opportunities.

    Subscribe

    spot_imgspot_img