The International Criminal Court (ICC)’s arrest warrant against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has sparked a firestorm of reactions, with supporters calling it a political attack and critics hailing it as a long-overdue step toward justice.

ICC document reveals that the Philippine government had prior knowledge of Duterte's arrest plan, despite previous denial

The Philippine Senate said Monday it will conduct a formal probe of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and swift handover last week to the International Criminal Court, which is to try him for alleged crimes against humanity.

The arrest of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has given a timely boost to the International Criminal Court, which is facing U.S. sanctions and an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by its chief prosecutor.

Duterte, 79, appeared at the hearing via videolink, with Presiding Judge Iulia Motoc citing his prior “long journey."

Highlights: Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC pre-trial MANILA, Philippines – Justice is “starting to roll down” after the International Criminal Court (ICC) held its “fair” pre-trial on former President Rodrigo R.

Supporters of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte have falsely claimed the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a statement saying it lacked jurisdiction over the Southeast Asian nation after the ex-leader was arrested for his brutal war on drugs.