Plunder, other criminal complaints filed vs VP Sara Duterte, 15 others

By Noriko Yamamoto

On Friday, December 12, several criminal complaints — including plunder, bribery, malversation, and graft — were filed against Vice President (VP) Sara Duterte and 15 others by civil society and church leaders over the alleged mismanagement of the P612.5 million confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President (OVP).

ICC thwarts Duterte’s bid for temporary release

By Alexia Bangayan

On Friday, November 28, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber unanimously rejected three arguments by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers, ruling that he must remain detained in The Hague to ensure his appearance at trial and prevent interference with witnesses.

ICC: Rodrigo Duterte responsible for dozens of murders

By AJ Alarcon

The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors, led by Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang, have charged former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity, citing three counts of murder in a charge sheet publicly released on Monday, September 22 (Manila time).