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Philippine Senators Implicated in Duterte's ICC Crimes Case

2/17/2026

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The International Criminal Court named Philippine senators Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa and Christopher 'Bong' Go as alleged co-perpetrators in Duterte's crimes against humanity case.
ICC filings describe a plan to use violence against alleged criminals, including murder.
Duterte faces three counts tied to 76 killings.
Duterte was arrested in March 2025 and is in ICC custody.
A hearing to assess the evidence will begin February 23, 2025.

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Story summary

The International Criminal Court named Philippine senators Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa and Christopher 'Bong' Go as alleged co-perpetrators in Duterte's crimes against humanity case.
ICC filings describe a plan to use violence against alleged criminals, including murder.
Duterte faces three counts tied to 76 killings.
Duterte was arrested in March 2025 and is in ICC custody.
A hearing to assess the evidence will begin February 23, 2025.