It's final: Duterte won’t appear in court next week WATCH: In a news that disappoints victims and anti-Duterte activists, the ICC has allowed the former Philippine president not to appear in court when it holds the hearing to confirm the charges against him. Lian Buan reports. Follow Rappler's coverage: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/n69577848-rodrigo-duterte-international-criminal-court/ | Rappler

Supporters and critics of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte staged protests outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague following his arrest in the Philippines. Anti-Duterte protesters called for justice for thousands of extrajudicial killing (EJK) victims, insisting he must be held accountable for deaths linked to the war on drugs. Meanwhile, his supporters claimed the case against Duterte is politically motivated, especially with the 2028 elections in mind. Duterte is

Students and youth groups walk out of classes and stage a Black Friday protest at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City on Friday, September 12, 2025. The demonstrators denounce alleged corruption in government projects and demand a higher education budget amid massive cuts and stalled infrastructure under the Marcos Jr. administration. | via Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News | ABS-CBN News

President Rodrigo Duterte says protests against Marcos' burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani "shall be allowed in all open public places," for "as long as" protesters want — with "no time limit." He said they will not be required to secure rally permits. | NewsWatch Plus Philippines