Duterte, Philippines

Arrest of ex-president Duterte will shake up dynastic politics in the Philippines – and hand initiative to rival Marcos family
The ex-president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, could soon become the first Asian former head of state to be tried at The Hague. The populist politician was arrested on Mar. 11, 2025, after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant relating to his “war on drugs.
What’s Next for Philippine Politics After Duterte’s Arrest
Both the Marcos and Duterte camps are actively promoting self-serving narratives about the ex-leader’s extradition to The Hague.
Duterte arrest raises stakes in clash for control of the Philippines
Three years ago, the most powerful political families in the Philippines joined hands to secure the nation's biggest election victory in four decades. Now they are locked in a feud that threatens to derail one of Asia's economic growth stars.
Arrested Philippine ex-President Duterte to face legacy of thousands killed in drug crackdown
Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, who left a savage legacy over his deadly anti-drugs crackdown, was arrested on an international warrant as he returned to Manila
ICC takes custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in crimes against humanity case
The International Criminal Court took custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday on a warrant
Former Philippines President Duterte arrives in the Netherlands after ICC arrest
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday and will head to The Hague following his dramatic arrest in Manila the day before, on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant,
China warns ICC against 'politicizing' Philippines ex-president Duterte’s arrest
China’s foreign ministry announced that it was closely monitoring the situation after the Philippines arrested its former president, Rodrigo Duterte. The arrest, which came on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court,
In Duterte’s arrest, shifting political winds deliver a chance for justice
Running parallel to Rodrigo Duterte’s transfer to the International Court of Justice is a feud with Ferdinand Marcos, the ...
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The Philippines' first transgender politician
It's a conservative Catholic country, but Geraldine won by a landslide in her home province of Bataan, where her family has long been one of the leading political dynasties. For Outlook ...
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Asia Minute: Duterte remains in custody amid political uncertainty in the Philippines
The former president of the Philippines remains in custody in the Netherlands. Rodrigo Duterte is facing proceedings at the International Criminal Court on allegations of crimes against humanity, but ...