Duterte camp argues ICC lacks grounds to proceed to trial

Duterte camp argues ICC lacks grounds to proceed to trial
February 26, 2026

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Duterte camp argues ICC lacks grounds to proceed to trial

Today’s headlines: Rodrigo Duterte, Sara Duterte, Jimmy Lai

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

  • Day 3 of Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC pre-trial hearing

Duterte lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman presents his submissions on merits on day 3 of the confirmation of charges hearing against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court or ICC.

The International Criminal Court prosecution says its Philippine investigation was done independently and funded by a court-approved budget.

The National Unity Party says it is unlikely to support the latest impeachment drive against Vice President Sara Duterte.

U.S. President Donald Trump briefly lays out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress.

A Hong Kong court overturns the fraud conviction and prison sentence of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai.-Rappler.com

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