A law expert on Tuesday said he was surprised by the political references in the defense’s opening statement during the first day of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Malacañang on Monday strongly rejected allegations raised before the International Criminal Court (ICC) that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sought to “neutralize” former president Rodrigo Duterte’s legacy.

Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s speeches threatening to kill drug peddlers and users did not have “lethal intent” but were meant only to “instill fear in the hearts” of criminals, his lawyer Nicolas Kaufman told the International Criminal Court.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s lead counsel, Nicholas Kaufman —ICC SCREENGRAB This report is part of Inquirer’s special coverage of Duterte at the ICC. For real-time updates, follow our

Duterte says too ‘old, tired and frail’ to appear in person as international court starts drug war trial - Pre-trial hearing will continue over next four days to confirm charges against him

Former president Rodrigo Duterte has collapsed twice while in detention at The Hague, his lawyer Nicholas Kaufman, said Monday.

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte earned global infamy for the deadly drug crackdown that led to his arrest over crimes against humanity charges, despite his huge popularity at home.Now