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Shockwaves in Manila: Duterte Allies’ Bid to Impeach Marcos Stalls Dramatically

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Manila, Philippines – A political bombshell almost went off Thursday. Allies of former President Rodrigo Duterte marched to the House of Representatives, ready to accuse President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of serious offenses. Their goal? To impeach him. But their explosive plan hit a sudden, strange wall. The air crackled with tension. Former party list representative […]

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Impeachment Bid Against Marcos Stalls at House Doors Amid Legal, Procedural Clashes

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A dramatic bid by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies to impeach President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. hit an unexpected roadblock at the House of Representatives on May 8, 2025. Ronald and Duceille Cardema arrived at 3:20 p.m. to file their complaint, only to be told the Office of the Secretary General was unavailable due to

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Duterte Allies Find Doors Locked on Marcos Impeachment Bid

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A political earthquake almost shook the Philippines Thursday. Allies of former President Duterte tried to impeach President Marcos. They had papers ready. But their explosive plan hit a sudden, strange wall: a locked office. Former officials Ronald Cardema and his wife, Duceille Marie, went to Congress. They arrived at 3:20 p.m. They wanted to file

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Top Philippines Officials Ordered to Explain Duterte’s ICC Arrest

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The halls of power in Manila rumbled this week as five high-ranking Filipino officials were ordered to defend themselves against serious allegations. The Ombudsman’s order came like a thunderclap after former President Rodrigo Duterte was whisked away to face justice abroad-leaving government officials to explain how and why it happened. Officials Given 10 Days to

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Imee Marcos Probe Becomes Lifeline in Duterte’s ICC Battle

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MANILA, Philippines – In a stunning turn, findings from a Senate probe led by Senator Imee Marcos are now key evidence in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s fight against the International Criminal Court (ICC). His lawyers are using details from her investigation to argue the ICC has no right to judge him. The defense team recently

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Duterte’s ICC Defense Shocker: Senate Probe Sparks Political Firestorm in Philippines

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The Dynasty DividedA political earthquake is tearing through the Philippines. Former President Rodrigo Duterte, once untouchable, now sits in a Hague cell—and his legal lifeline is a Senate probe led by Senator Imee Marcos, sister of the current president. In a bombshell legal filing, Duterte’s lawyers claim President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. secretly agreed the International

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Duterte's lawyers challenge ICC jurisdiction over drug war cases in dramatic legal confrontation

Duterte’s Legal Team Challenges ICC Jurisdiction in Drug War Case, Demands Immediate Release

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Former President Duterte’s lawyers are fighting back against the International Criminal Court, demanding his “immediate and unconditional release” in a bold legal challenge that questions the very foundation of the ICC’s authority over the Philippines. The 38-page document submitted Thursday by defense lawyer Nicholas Kaufman argues that the ICC has no legal power to put

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Duterte’s Lawyers Demand Release, Say ICC Lost Jurisdiction After Withdrawal

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A Sudden Legal Thunderclap Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team has asked Pre‑Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to order his “immediate and unconditional release,” arguing that the court lost jurisdiction once the Philippines withdrew from the Rome Statute in March 2019¹. They filed a 38‑page “Defence Challenge with Respect to Jurisdiction,”

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