The International Criminal Court (ICC) has appointed Judge Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza as Presiding Judge in the appeal filed by former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, who is challenging the Court’s jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed during his administration’s anti-drug campaign. According to the ICC’s Appeals Chamber, the designation was made in connection with Duterte’s appeal against the Pre-Trial Chamber I’s decision dated 23 October 2025, titled “De

The International Criminal Court (ICC) may order the arrest of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa if the prosecution requests it while awaiting the results of the medical examination of former President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte, according to ICC-accredited Assistant to Counsel Kristina Conti. Conti explained that the prosecution could proceed independently of any warrant of arrest against Dela Rosa or others, noting that the ICC is currently consulting medical experts to determi