ICC crimes against humanity case: Why prosecutors are fighting Duterte's temporary release

Netherlands sends response to ICC about Duterte interim release bid

The Netherlands has sent a reply regarding former President Rodrigo Duterte's bid for interim release upon the invitation of The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC).

ICC crimes against humanity case: Why prosecutors are fighting Duterte's temporary release

BOTH the prosecution and the Office of Public Counsel for Victims (OPCV) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have asked Pre-Trial Chamber I to reject former president Rodrigo Duterte’s latest bid for interim release, stressing that his continued detention remains necessary to safeguard judicial proceedings.In separate filings dated Sept. 29, 2025, the two offices responded to a defense request made earlier this month, which sought Duterte’…

Duterte's Health Claims Fail to Sway Human Rights Groups in ICC Prosecution

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – A broad coalition of human rights organizations has firmly rejected attempts to derail the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) prosecution of former President Rodrigo Duterte, dismissing health-related appeals as a “shield for impunity.” The Philippine Coalition for the International Criminal Court (PCICC) and other organizations issued a statement condemning efforts to portray Duterte as a victim, emphasizing that the…