Why Rodrigo Duterte Was Arrested Now
Running parallel to Rodrigo Duterte’s transfer to the International Criminal Court in The Hague is a monthslong feud with the Philippines’ current president.
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Rodrigo Duterte in ICC custody after arrival in the Netherlands
Former Philippine president expected in court within days as daughter accuses Manila government of ‘kidnapping’The former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has landed in the Netherlands and been taken into the custody of the international criminal c…
Duterte’s Arrest Shows Power and Limits of the International Criminal Court
The arrest represents a significant victory for the I.C.C., but only a narrow set of circumstances made it possible.
Mother of two sons shot in Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ dares hope for justice
Sarah Celiz among tens of thousands feeling only relief that ex Philippines president will finally face the courtsSarah Celiz wept as she sat at home watching footage from Manila’s main airport on her phone. They were tears of sadness, and of relief.Th…
Why the I.C.C. Arrested Duterte Despite Questions Over Jurisdiction
Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was arrested on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. But questions of jurisdiction complicate the matter.
Rodrigo Duterte Arrested on I.C.C. Warrant
The former president of the Philippines was detained at an airport in Manila, a step toward possibly bringing justice to the many Filipinos killed during his drug war.
Duterte flown to The Hague after arrest over Philippines drug war killings
Ex-president to face charges of crimes against humanity over ‘war on drugs’ that rights groups say left 30,000 deadThe former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has left Manila on a plane headed to The Hague, hours after he was served with an arrest …
Philippines’ Ex-President Duterte Arrested Under I.C.C. Warrant
Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, was arrested on Tuesday in Manila and was flown to The Hague to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity.
Why the Philippines Is Confident of Defense Ties With Trump Administration
Officials in the Philippines say that President Trump will not pull back from defense commitments because Manila and Washington have a common adversary.
Philippine Air Force Fighter Jet Goes Missing During Night Operations
A Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50 fighter jet went missing during a tactical night operation early on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The incident occurred shortly after midnight when the aircraft lost communication with other planes involved in the mission just minutes before reaching its target area.The other aircraft participating in the exercise attempted to re-establish contact with the missing jet