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Duterte's Defence Team Challenges 'High Crime' Characterisation in Impeachment Trial

Vice President Sara Duterte's defence team contends her controversial 2024 statements against President Marcos and others fall short of constituting impeachable 'high crimes', highlighting investigative gaps.

By Khairul Anuar · 9 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

ICC Allows Duterte Funds Freeze But Rejects Access to His Personal Keys

The International Criminal Court has authorised freezing assets seized from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for potential victim reparations if convicted, whilst rejecting prosecution efforts to examine his personal keys on privacy grounds.

By Khairul Anuar · 4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Duterte's Defence Team Challenges 'High Crime' Characterisation in Impeachment Trial

ICC Allows Duterte Funds Freeze But Rejects Access to His Personal Keys

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