Families of victims from Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war demand an investigation into online threats following his arrest and transfer to the ICC. Duterte was detained on March 11 for crimes against humanity.
The Commission on Human Rights in the Philippines urges the government to enhance anti-trafficking measures following increasing human trafficking cases involving Filipinos in Myanmar. The call for action includes stricter law enforcement and international collaboration to protect citizens and dismantle trafficking networks.
Malacañang Palace in the Philippines emphasized the need for foreigners, especially social media influencers, to respect local laws and customs following the arrest of Russian-American vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy for alleged harassment.
The Sandiganbayan court has denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s bid to dismiss graft charges, ruling that the trial over alleged misuse of PHP 200 million in pork barrel funds will proceed. Estrada faces 11 counts related to the misappropriation of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF).
An ICC-accredited lawyer argues that the defense presented by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s counsel in a case before the International Criminal Court (ICC) lacks substance. The lawyer also disputes claims by Duterte’s counsel regarding the nature of his arrest and jurisdictional issues. The ICC continues to assert jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed during Duterte’s presidency.
Over a dozen Filipino workers in Qatar arrested for rallying against former President Duterte’s arrest. Migrante Middle East calls for legal assistance for the detained OFWs as the Philippine Embassy engages with Qatari authorities.
Senator Joel Villanueva calls for a Senate investigation into the Department of Health’s handling of medical supplies after P11.2 billion worth of drugs and products expired. The inquiry aims to address concerns over mismanagement and improve accountability and efficiency in the use of public healthcare resources.
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque applied for asylum in the Netherlands, submitting his application at the IND center in Ter Apel. The process includes identification, registration, and a waiting period for a decision, potentially taking six months or longer. An online petition opposing his asylum request gathered over 21,000 signatures, highlighting increasing resistance to his application.
The Federation of Free Farmers in the Philippines has proposed seasonal tariffs on imported rice to protect local farmers and manage the influx of imported grain. The group suggests imposing higher tariffs before and during the harvest season, alongside Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura’s petition to revert rice tariffs to higher rates, as current reductions have not lowered retail prices significantly.
As former President Rodrigo Duterte celebrates his 80th birthday, families of drug war victims continue to grieve. The Duterte administration’s anti-drug campaign remains under scrutiny for alleged human rights abuses, with international calls for accountability persisting.