Former president Rodrigo Duterte made his first appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday, March 14, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity linked to his controversial “war on drugs.” The primary objective of this initial hearing was for the pre-trial chamber to confirm that Duterte had been informed of the charges…
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co was vindicated after the Philippine government confirmed it covered the costs of the chartered jet that transported former president Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague, Netherlands. Co had earlier denied rumors linking him to the Gulfstream G550 jet, with tail number RP-C5219, which had sparked widespread online speculation. “I do…
A police officer involved in an incident with Honeylet Avanceña, the partner of former president Rodrigo Duterte, has chosen not to file a direct assault complaint, the Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed on Friday. PNP spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, clarified that the decision came from the officer herself. She spoke with Special Action Force…
Malacañang confirmed on Friday that the Philippine government chartered the plane used to transport former president Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). At a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) undersecretary Claire Castro acknowledged that the Office of the President paid for…
Nobu Hospitality is making its debut in the Netherlands with the launch of Nobu Restaurant Amsterdam and Nobu Residences Park Meadows Amsterdam. The new developments, created in partnership with Dutch real estate firm Breevast, will introduce the brand’s luxury lifestyle to the prestigious Oud-Zuid district in Amsterdam. “We are honored that a prestigious global brand…
Global technology firm Huawei unveiled a collaborative platform at the Electric Power Summit during MWC Barcelona 2025, designed to support the IEEE P2413.2 PDIoT Reference Architecture Standards. The initiative is focused on advancing digital transformation in the power sector, enhancing both grid intelligence and operational efficiency. The summit, held under the theme “Thrive with Digital,…
Former president Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the Netherlands to face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his role in the controversial “war on drugs” during his presidency. The 79-year-old landed at Rotterdam Airport early Thursday (Manila time), where an ambulance was seen approaching the plane, according to media reports….
Malacañang has clarified that there have been no discussions regarding the Philippines’ rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC), following the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte on charges related to crimes against humanity. “There is no discussion on that,” Palace press officer Claire Castro said at a media briefing on Wednesday. The Philippines formally withdrew…
Former senator Leila De Lima strongly endorsed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte, describing it as a pivotal move toward justice for the victims of his controversial drug war. “This is deeply personal for me,” De Lima, a vocal critic of Duterte’s anti-drug campaign, said in a statement on Tuesday….
Former president Rodrigo Duterte was placed under custody upon arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Tuesday, March 11, following a “red notice” from the Interpol, making him the first Philippine head of state detained under an international tribunal’s order. Prior to his arrest, the ICC issued a warrant for his detention, and the…