How Rodrigo Duterte’s case became the ICC’s institutional survival strategy
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-16 02:03 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, International Orgs, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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BY any measure, the International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected the jurisdiction challenge, despite the Philippines’ withdrawal from the ICC in 2018. The court ruled that it still has jurisdiction because the alleged crimes occurred while the Philippines was a member, a critical legal precedent. Confirming charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte is historic.
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