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De Lima & Robredo: Why Duterte’s ICC Trial Is True Justice

NAGA CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and is now facing serious accusations of murder at the International Criminal Court (ICC) because of his deadly war on drugs. Two important leaders, former Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and former Vice President Leni Robredo, say that this is simply due process—meaning Duterte is […]
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‘Sub-Saharan’ Mindanao: Hilarious Memes You Can’t Miss

Cebu City, Philippines – The internet exploded with reactions when political scientist Richard Heydarian compared Mindanao to Sub-Saharan Africa after former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. The controversy began on March 12 (Philippine time), when CNN News anchor Becky Anderson reported on Duterte’s arrest. According to reports, authorities […]
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Duterte Not in The Hague Prison, Medialdea Clarifies

Former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea has made a big statement—former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is not inside The Hague Penitentiary Institution, the place where many thought he was being held. But now, the big question is: Where is Duterte? Confusion About Duterte’s Whereabouts Medialdea said he was told that Duterte was supposed to be taken […]
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ICC Targets 2 Top Cops in Duterte’s Drug War Probe

MANILA, Philippines – The International Criminal Court (ICC) is now investigating two more top officials from the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte. These officials are being looked into because of their roles in Duterte’s controversial war on drugs, which led to thousands of deaths, including extrajudicial killings. This was confirmed by an ICC lawyer […]
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Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Block Duterte’s Arrest

Manila, Philippines – The Supreme Court has made a big decision! On Wednesday, the country’s highest court said “No” to stopping the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Some people had asked the court to issue a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)—which is like a legal “pause button”—but the Supreme Court did not agree. The justices […]
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Did These 3 Airport Staff Get Fired for ‘Tanim-Bala’ Scam?

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has fired three security employees from the Office of Transportation Security (OTS) after they were accused of being involved in the “tanim-bala” (bullet-planting) scheme at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). What Happened? On March 6, a 69-year-old woman named Ruth Adel was traveling with her family to Vietnam. Just as […]
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