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Philippine officials deny coordinating Duterte arrest with ICC

Marcos Cabinet officials stated that they did not intentionally help the International Criminal Court arrest former President Rodrigo Duterte, as confirmed during a Senate hearing led by Senator Imee Marcos.
Justice Chief Jesus Crispin Remulla emphasized, "We did not assist the ICC. We never had contact with them," regarding their stance on the investigation.
Vice President Sara Duterte participated in the Senate probe via video call from The Hague, where she has been assisting her father with legal matters relating to the ICC.
Vice President Sara Duterte described her father's arrest as "illegal" and expressed gratitude to Senator Imee Marcos for initiating the Senate investigation into the matter.

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Senate Investigates Duterte’s Arrest: Imee Marcos Leads Probe Into ICC’s Role - Asian Journal News

Senator Imee Marcos leads a Senate inquiry into the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, questioning its legality and implications on Philippine sovereignty. As chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Marcos seeks to clarify whether authorities overstepped legal boundaries and if the ICC still holds jurisdiction over Duterte despite the Philippines’ withdrawal in 2019. MANILA, Philippines – Senator Imee…

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Manila Bulletin

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Imee Marcos not attending Bagyong Alyansa rally; says Duterte case more important

Senator Imee Marcos on Friday, March 21 said she would not be attending the campaign rally of the administration’s Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas' senatorial candidates in Trece Martires, Cavite today. Sen. Imee Marcos holds an inquiry as Senate Committee on Foreign Relations chief over the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the arrest of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on March 11, 2025. (Photo by Senate PRIB) Acc…

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Philstar Global

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'I just write': Blogger Krizette Chu doesn't 'feel responsible' for posts

A Filipino blogger and prominent Duterte supporter with thousands of followers said she was uncomfortable with the idea of being held responsible for her posts because "she just writes what she feels.”

12 days ago·Manila, Philippines

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Philadelphia: Vigil for 30,000 murdered by Duterte

Philadelphia Members of Anakbayan held a heartfelt and carefully planned vigil in Philadelphia on March 14 to uplift and memorialize the 30,000 citizens of the Philippines murdered by [former President] Rodrigo Duterte during his rule of terror (2016-2022) under the guise of a “war on drug ad

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Philippine officials deny coordinating Duterte arrest with ICC

Philippine senators on Thursday grilled government officials over their decision to hand former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court last week, with the country's justice minister denying coordinating the arrest ahead of time.

12 days ago·Korea, Republic of

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Sara Duterte says she's working remotely while in The Hague

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte assured on Thursday, March 20, that she was fulfilling her duties as the country’s second-highest official, even while abroad. She said that she has been working remotely since traveling to The Hague to assist her father in arranging his legal team for the International Criminal Court (ICC). “Hindi ko naman din gusto talaga na mag-stay dito. Dahil ang mga anak ko, ang pamilya ko ay nandyan sa Pil…

13 days ago·Philippines

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