“I have been telling the police, the military, that it was my job and I am responsible,“ said the 79-year-old, the first Asian former head of state to...

Estimates of the death toll during Duterte's presidential term vary from 6,000 to 30,000

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested by ICC for crimes against humanity, sparking mixed reactions and legal proceedings.

On March 11, 2025, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila, following an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). This arrest stems from charges of crimes against humanity related to the extrajudicial killings that occurred during his tenure, both as mayor of Davao City and later as president.

THE HAGUE (March 13): Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he was “responsible” as he arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs. The ICC, based in The Hague, has said there were “reasonable grounds” to believe Duterte committed the crime againstRead More

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday, the court in The Hague confirmed. The court will soon schedule an initial appearance in which the allegations against Duterte will be outlined, and his identity will be confirmed.