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Duterte Lawyer Slams ICC Over Unauthorized Medical Report, Calls Process Unethical
Nicholas Kaufman, counsel for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, has raised serious objections to the handling of a medical...

The Filipino Reporters
Oct 10, 20251 min read


Lawyer Denies Honeylet’s Claim: ‘Visiting Rights Not His Call!
Nicholas Kaufman, legal counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte, has denied allegations made by Duterte’s common-law wife, Honeylet...

The Filipino Reporters
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Honeylet Avanceña Barred from Visiting Duterte at ICC; Roque Slams Lawyer’s “Irrelevancy” Remark
Honeylet Avanceña, the longtime partner of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has spoken out after being suspended from visiting Duterte...

The Filipino Reporters
Aug 3, 20252 min read


High Court Demands Details on VP Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Proceedings
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has directed both the Senate and the House of Representatives to comment and submit...

The Filipino Reporters
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Audit All, Impeach None: Ending Hypocrisy in The Pursuit of Accountability
In the interest of truth, fairness, and full transparency, Congress must now walk the talk. If its investigations are truly grounded in...
By Atty. Arnedo S. Valera
Jun 17, 20253 min read


Examining Duterte’s Petition for Transfer to a Third Country: A Legal Perspective
As legal observers follow the developments surrounding former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and the International Criminal...
By Atty. Arnedo S. Valera
Jun 16, 20255 min read


Duterte Requests Provisional Release from ICC Detention Citing Health, Age
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers have formally requested his temporary release from detention at the International Criminal...

The Filipino Reporters
Jun 14, 20253 min read


You’re Judges, Not Lawyers! Sotto Hits Senate Over Sarah Impeach Case
Senator-elect Tito Sotto has criticized the Senate’s recent decision to return the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara...

The Filipino Reporters
Jun 12, 20252 min read


19 Days Enough to Convict or Acquit VP Sara Duterte, Says Tolentino
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said the Senate can resolve the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte in just 19...

The Filipino Reporters
Jun 9, 20252 min read


“Set Me Free and I Will Take an Oath”: A Daughter’s Visit, a Father’s Plea
In a quiet and poignant moment that unfolded far from the familiar streets of Davao City, Vice President Sara Duterte came face to face...

The Filipino Reporters
Jun 1, 20252 min read


Marcos Denies Role in VP Duterte’s Impeachment, Says Congress Acted Independently
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed that he had no role in the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing that the...

The Filipino Reporters
May 28, 20252 min read


Comelec Halts Proclamation of Duterte Youth, Bagong Henerasyon Due to Pending Disqualification Cases
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) suspended on Monday the proclamation of Duterte Youth and Bagong Henerasyon as winning party-lists...

The Filipino Reporters
May 20, 20251 min read


Paolo Duterte Eyed as Possible Contender in 20th Congress Speakership Race
The race for House Speaker in the 20th Congress is becoming increasingly competitive, with Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte being...

The Filipino Reporters
May 18, 20251 min read


De Lima, Diokno Join House Team for Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has approved the inclusion of former Senator Leila de Lima and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno...

The Filipino Reporters
May 15, 20252 min read


Duterte Family Dominates Davao City Elections Rodrigo, Baste, Paolo, and Omar Duterte Win Key Local Positions
The Duterte family once again solidified its stronghold in Davao City as former President Rodrigo Duterte made a political comeback,...

The Filipino Reporters
May 13, 20251 min read


ICC Rejects Duterte Camp’s Bid to Disqualify Judges in Crimes Against Humanity Case
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied the request of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team to remove two...

The Filipino Reporters
May 7, 20252 min read


Rep. Paolo Duterte Addresses Bar Altercation Video, Says Reelection Up to Davao Voters
Davao City First District Representative Paolo Duterte has responded to renewed public attention following the circulation of a video...

The Filipino Reporters
May 3, 20252 min read


Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte Faces Criminal Complaint Over Alleged Bar Assault
Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte is facing a criminal complaint for alleged physical assault and threats stemming from an incident...

The Filipino Reporters
May 3, 20252 min read


Duterte’s Legal Team Urges ICC to Drop Case, Demands Immediate Release Over Lack of Jurisdiction
The legal team of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has formally petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to dismiss...

The Filipino Reporters
May 2, 20252 min read
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