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Duterte case ‘monumental’ for international law—expert

The Hague, Netherlands—The high-profile case of former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) comes at a welcome time for the...

Duterte names Medialdea as legal counsel in the ICC 

Former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea officially stands as one of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal counsels as the latter prepares to undergo a pre-trial...

‘I am responsible’ for war on drugs policy

UN Human Rights chief: ICC trial key to address impunity Rotterdam—Former President Rodrigo Duterte said he was "responsible" for his administration's bloody war on drugs...

NMC hails Slovenia for backing the Philippines’ fight for WPS

The National Maritime Council (NMC) has lauded Slovenia for its firm affirmation of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award and its solidarity with...

Duterte’s arrest backed by evidence of human rights abuses—UN

The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte is supported by overwhelming evidence of widespread and systematic extrajudicial killings linked to his administration’s campaign against...

Preparations for Duterte’s trial now underway—ICC

Preparations for the judicial proceedings and trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) are...

Enrile: Duterte’s legal troubles stems from ICC, not PH laws

Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal troubles are tied to international law, not Philippine statutes, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile said Tuesday. Enrile said...

PAF officers participate in training for territorial defense ops

A total of 45 Philippine Air Force (PAF) Judge Advocate General Service (JAGS) and Operations Officers participated in a five-day Enhancement Training on Territorial...

NSC participates in WPS discussions hosted by Ateneo de Davao

The National Security Council (NSC) joined the Ateneo de Davao University's conversation on the current situation in the West Philippine Sea. "The NSC's involvement underscores...

Gibo: China’s version of int’l law ‘perverted’

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. described China’s version of international law as a ‘perverted one’ following its continuous escalatory actions in the West Philippine...

Papal Nuncio appeals for restraint to avoid ‘catastrophe’

Reverend Charles Brown, the papal nuncio to the Philippines, emphasized the importance of "patient, serious dialogue" and respect for international law to avoid a...

Zubiri says China’s threats vs ‘trespassers’ violates international law

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri has warned of a "deterioration of peace and order" in the area where China has threatened to arrest and...

Reaffirming international law

Visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has had his words loud and clear the expanded defense cooperation with the Philippines is “extraordinary” and...

‘Special team’ to push SCS claim

The Office of the Solicitor General has formed a “special team” to study how to move the country forward with its seven-year-old arbitral victory...
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