Philippine lawmakers find bid to impeach Marcos to be ‘insufficient in substance’

Philippine legislators have dismissed two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that accused him of ...
The Diplomat

APEC Is More Than the Trump-Xi Summit

The APEC (Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, has gained international attention for its much-anticipated role as a venue for the leaders of the world’s two most ...
CNN

Duterte scores landslide win in local elections. But can he be mayor from The Hague?

Duterte can potentially be sworn in by proxy or in absentia – possibly by a video call, but only if The Hague-based court allows it, experts say. If he’s allowed to assume the role, questions will be ...
The Diplomat

Philippine Senator Seeks Dismissal of Impeachment Case Against VP Duterte

Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s resolution is the latest shot fired in the ongoing political war between the Duterte and Marcos clans. Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa attends a Senate commission hearing in ...
Los Angeles Times

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link before international court

THE HAGUE — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared Friday by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court, days after his arrest in Manila on murder charges linked ...
Human Rights Watch

Duterte in the Dock: A Landmark Arrest

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte took office with a vow to eliminate illegal drugs. His “war on drugs” resulted in the brutal killing of between 12,000 and 30,000 people. Despite the ...