Rodrigo Duterte

Philippines Signals Willingness to Cooperate with ICC Over Duterte’s Drug War Allegations

In a remarkable shift in stance, the Philippine government declared on Wednesday that it would not oppose former President Rodrigo Duterte’s potential surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The government also conveyed its intent to cooperate with the court...
Rodrigo Duterte

Former Philippine President Duterte Defends Deadly Drug War Amid Senate Probe

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared at a senate hearing on Monday to defend his controversial anti-drug campaign that left thousands dead. Duterte, who held office from 2016 to 2022, staunchly defended the policies that drove the drug war, while...