Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte is a former president of the Philippines.
Notable Quotes
"What is the law and what is the crime that I committed?"View Story →
"I do not recognise the jurisdiction of the court and I am proud of my legacy."View Story →
"I used to do it personally just to show to the guys that if I can do it, why can’t you."View Story →
"If I become president, you will all get wiped out. I will order your execution within 24 hours."View Story →
Related Stories
Philippines' Duterte seen in person at International Criminal Court for first time
He is due to be tried for crimes against humanity over thousands of deaths linked to his war on drugs.
September 16, 2026ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations - Reuters
ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations Reuters
June 8, 2026Philippine Senate in lockdown after gunshots fired
Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge.
May 13, 2026Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate, people told to take cover - Reuters
Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate, people told to take cover Reuters
May 13, 2026Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC arrest
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.
May 12, 2026ICC confirms it has issued arrest warrant for Duterte ally - Reuters
ICC confirms it has issued arrest warrant for Duterte ally Reuters
May 11, 2026Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeached for a second time
If convicted in a Senate trial, which is uncertain, she will be disqualified from running for president.
May 11, 2026ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte - Reuters
ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte Reuters
April 22, 2026Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US - Reuters
Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US Reuters
March 7, 2026What's at stake as ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte?
Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity during a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.
February 23, 2026