Rodrigo Duterte

Former Philippines leader Duterte appears in ICC courtroom

On Wednesday, Duterte appeared in the ICC courtroom where judges heard arguments about his health and ability to stand trial, set to begin in November.

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appears before the International Criminal Court, as the court hears arguments regarding Duterte's health and ability to stand trial, while he faces murder charges related to his war on drugs, in The Hague, Netherlands, September 16 2026.
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, eldest daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, speaks before students in Davao city in southern Philippines, August 6, 2017

Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins, setting stage for 2028 Philippines election

Protesters hold placards in front of the International Criminal Court (ICC) ahead of the ruling on the appeal by the former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague on April 22, 2026.

Philippine ex-president Duterte must stand trial for murder, ICC rules

THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court building in The Hague: The ICC has no viable plan to bring to justice the Hamas leaders who conceived the mega-atrocity in Israel, or the terrorist organization’s supporters who slaughtered 1,200 civilians and seized 251 people as hostages on October 7, 2023

Philippine ex-President Duterte to face murder charges at ICC for drug war killings


Philippine president lauds guards' courage in using unauthorized vaccine

PSG chief Brigadier General Jesus Durante did not name the vaccine used or say how it was obtained.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines July 23, 2018

Philippine army may seek martial law return after suicide attacks

Duterte made no mention of the attack in remarks on Tuesday.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte

Philippine court finds news site chief Maria Ressa guilty of libel

Maria Ressa, chief executive of Rappler (www.rappler.com) and a former CNN journalist, was charged with cyber libel over a 2012 article that linked a businessman to illegal activities.

A gavel in a court of law

Shoot coronavirus lockdown violators dead, says Philippine president

"My orders to the police and military ... if there is trouble and there's an occasion that they fight back and your lives are in danger, shoot them dead."

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines July 23, 2018

Philippines bans two US senators, mulls new visa rules for Americans

The Philippines grants visa-free entry for up to 30 days to Americans, 792,000 of whom visited in the first nine months of 2019, nearly 13% of foreign arrivals, government data showed.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines July 23, 2018

Why does Netanyahu embrace oppressive Philippines president Duterte?

Even among strongmen, Duterte is uniquely repugnant. He has launched a brutal crackdown on political opponents and drug users, and has publicly pledged to kill millions in his country.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

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Duterte: Israel helping the Philippines in its own war against terrorists

Duterte said that he told his military that when it comes to purchasing weaponry, there is only one country to buy from – Israel.

Rodrigo Duterte (L) and Reuven Rivlin (R), September 4, 2018

Duterte at Yad Vashem: ‘Despots and insane leaders’ should be deposed

Philippines president thanks Israel for assistance critical to preserving his country "when we needed it most."

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attends a ceremony commemorating the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust, in the Hall of Remembrance at Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem September 3, 2018

Controversial leader of the Philippines and his Jewish-ish family

Despite their Jewish ancestry, their connection to the Jewish people is not necessarily one to be proud of.

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, eldest daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, speaks before students in Davao city in southern Philippines, August 6, 2017