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AI and disinformation fuel political tensions in the Philippines

Duterte supporters step up digital smear campaigns against opponents, using AI-generated content, after his ICC arrest.

Al Jazeera

Philippines election results: Who won, who lost and what’s next?

Currently behind bars at The Hague, former President Rodrigo Duterte is set to win the mayoral seat for Davao City.

Al Jazeera

Rodrigo Duterte wins mayoral seat from Hague prison cell in Philippines elections

Former president reclaims stronghold city despite fighting election from The Hague

The Independent UK

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Philippines goes to polls amid high-stakes showdown between Marcos-Duterte dynasties

Race to Senate watched closely as Sara Duterte faces impeachment trail as her father runs for mayor

The Independent UK

Philippines Heads To Polls With Marcos-Duterte Feud Centre Stage

Millions of Filipinos will vote Monday in a mid-term election widely seen as a referendum on the explosive feud between President Ferdinand Marcos and impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.

International Business Times

New Zealand, Phillippines Sign Troops Deal In 'Deteriorating' Strategic Environment

The Philippines and New Zealand signed an agreement on Wednesday allowing the deployment of troops on each other's territory, a move aimed at bolstering security in a "deteriorating" strategic environment.

International Business Times

Japan, Philippines Leaders Vow To Deepen Security Ties

The leaders of Japan and the Philippines pledged in Manila on Tuesday to deepen security ties, including increased intelligence sharing, as they grapple with territorial disputes with China.

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Philippine Film Legend Nora Aunor Dies Aged 71

Nora Aunor, considered by many Filipinos as their country's greatest actress and singer, has died aged 71, the government and her family said Thursday.

International Business Times

Sara Duterte Back In Philippines After Month With Detained Father

Impeached Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has returned home after nearly a month at her father's side in The Hague, where he is facing a charge of crimes against humanity, her communications team said Monday.

International Business Times

Duterte Lawyer: 'Compelling' Grounds To Throw Case Out

Rodrigo Duterte's lead lawyer said Sunday there was a "compelling" argument to throw out the International Criminal Court case against the former Philippines president before it even comes to trial.

International Business Times

US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says

US defence secretary meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos amid controversy over leaking of Yemen strike plans.

Al Jazeera

Duterte Clan Rallies As Ex-Philippine Leader Marks 80th In Jail

Family and supporters of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will rally Friday to mark his 80th birthday and protest his detention in The Hague on a charge of crimes against humanity.

International Business Times

US Defence Chief Visits Philippines Dogged By Scandal At Home

US defence chief Pete Hegseth met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday, saying the two countries must stand "shoulder to shoulder" in the face of the threat represented by China.

International Business Times

Philippine Officials Deny Coordinating Duterte Arrest With ICC

Philippine senators on Thursday grilled government officials over their decision to hand former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court last week, with the country's justice minister denying coordinating the arrest ahead of time.

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The Guardian - UK

Rodrigo Duterte appears at ICC hearing in The Hague by video link

Allegations of crimes against humanity laid out against former Philippines president over his deadly ‘war on drugs’

Al Jazeera

Philippines ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte appears before ICC by video link

Sounding frail and wearing a blue suit and tie, the 79-year-old speaks to confirm his name and date of birth.

International Business Times

ICC Arrest, Impeachment Leave Duterte Clan's Political Future In Doubt

Minutes after former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte was bundled onto a plane bound for The Hague to face a charge of crimes against humanity, President Ferdinand Marcos said of the arrest: "Politics doesn't enter into it."

International Business Times

Duterte's First ICC Appearance Set For Friday: Court

Rodrigo Duterte's first appearance at the International Criminal Court has been set for Friday, the court said, as the former Philippines president faces crimes against humanity charges over his deadly war on drugs.

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The Conversation

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.

International Business Times

Philippines' Duterte Earned International Infamy, Praise At Home

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte earned international infamy for the deadly narcotics crackdown that led to his arrest Tuesday on charges of crimes against humanity, despite enjoying huge popularity at home.

The Independent UK

Former Philippine leader Duterte arrested on an International Criminal Court warrant

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by police at Manila’s international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him

International Business Times

Duterte Supporters Take Case Against Impeachment To Supreme Court

Lawyers supporting Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte filed the first legal challenge against her impeachment at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, saying it had been unconstitutionally rushed through without proper oversight.

Al Jazeera

Philippines agency recommends charging VP Sara Duterte over alleged plot

The National Bureau of Investigation calls for a probe into Sara Duterte’s comments about having the president killed.

International Business Times

Duterte's Future In Balance As Philippine Election Season Kicks Off

Campaigning began in the Philippines Tuesday for mid-term elections that could set the table for the next presidential race and determine the political future of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.

International Business Times

Marcos Says No Influence Over Philippine VP's Impeachment Trial

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday he will play no role in determining the timing of his vice president's impeachment trial, now expected to take place following mid-term elections in May.

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