Rodrigo Duterte was declared fit to appear before the ICC as he faces allegations of crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs. His lawyer claims he was 'abducted' for the trial, while the court dismissed health concerns and pushed forward with proceedings.

The article focuses on the grief of mothers Emily Soriano and Isabelita Espinosa, who lost their sons in the violence of former President Duterte's drug war and their ongoing search for justice.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received an arrest warrant for his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing charges related to his notorious drug war. Interpol acted on behalf of the International Criminal Court, leading to Duterte's arrest in Manila and extradition to The Hague.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila under an International Criminal Court warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity for his alleged role in extrajudicial killings during his drug war.