Lawyers representing victims of the Philippine drug war at the International Criminal Court (ICC) said the arrest and turnover of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the court a year ago marked a significant step toward accountability and justice for families who lost loved ones.

Victims' lawyers say Duterte's ICC arrest marked 'first step toward justice'

Families of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK) and several human rights organizations gathered along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City on Wednesday afternoon to commemorate the first anniversary of the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity.

Families of EJK victims, human rights groups mark first year of Duterte’s arrest with protest 

Families of victims of extrajudicial killings linked to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs expressed Wednesday hope that the crimes against humanity case against him before the International Criminal Court will proceed to a full trial.

A year after Duterte arrest, families of EJK victims hope ICC case moves to trial

Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday insisted that her father Rodrigo Duterte was "kidnapped" by the Marcos administration to be transferred to The Hague in the Netherlands, where the International Criminal Court sits.

A year into Duterte arrest, Sara still insists father Rodrigo was 'kidnapped'

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecution has asked judges to order former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense counsel to clarify the role of six Filipino lawyers publicly associated with his legal team during the confirmation of charges hearing in The Hague.

ICC prosecution seeks clarity on Filipino lawyers' role with Duterte legal team

ICC prosecution seeks clarity on Medialdea, Panelo, others lawyers' role with Duterte legal team

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From his arrest in March 2025 to his appearance before the International Criminal Court, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been charged for crimes against humanity during the drug war. Get the latest updates here.

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Duterte at ICC: News and Updates

From his arrest in March 2025 to his appearance before the International Criminal Court, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been charged for crimes against humanity during the drug war. Get the latest updates here.

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