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International criminal charges

Rodrigo Duterte Charged with Crimes Against Humanity

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Sep 22, 2025 · Last updated Sep 23, 2025

Sentiment
-50
Attention
2
Articles
7
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The charges against Rodrigo Duterte by the International — International Criminal Court could lead to increased political instability in the Philippines, potentially affecting investor confidence. The reluctance of Bongbong Marcos to cooperate with the International — International Criminal Court may also raise concerns about the rule of law and international relations, which could have a negative impact on the country's economic outlook.

Government Legal
Event Summary

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with three counts of crimes against humanity by the International — International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged involvement in the killings of at least 76 people during his 'war on drugs'. The charges, made public on Monday, relate to murders committed while he was mayor of Philippines — Davao City (2013-2016) and during his presidency (2016-2022). Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila in March and is currently in detention in The Hague. His lawyer claims he is unfit to stand trial due to cognitive impairment. Despite his detention, Rodrigo Duterte was re-elected mayor of Philippines — Davao City in May. Supporters of Rodrigo Duterte allege that the International — International Criminal Court is being used as a political tool by current Philippines president Bongbong Marcos, who has previously dismissed the idea of cooperating with the International — International Criminal Court.

Entities Involved
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Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte, former president of the Philippines, has been charged with crimes against humanity by the International — International Criminal Court for his role in the 'war on drugs'. He is currently in detention in The Hague.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -80.0
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International — International Criminal Court
The International — International Criminal Court has charged Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity, alleging his involvement in numerous murders during his 'war on drugs'.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Philippines — Davao City
Philippines — Davao City is where Rodrigo Duterte served as mayor and allegedly initiated his 'war on drugs' tactics before implementing them nationwide.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment -10.0
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Bongbong Marcos
Bongbong Marcos, the current president of the Philippines, has been accused by Rodrigo Duterte's supporters of using the International — International Criminal Court as a political tool and has previously dismissed cooperation with the court.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment -10.0
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Sebastian Duterte
Sebastian Duterte is the son of Rodrigo Duterte and has continued as acting mayor of Philippines — Davao City in his father's stead.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Philippines
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Rodrigo Duterte defendant ↔ International — International Criminal Court Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is currently a defendant at the International Criminal Court, facing charges
Rodrigo Duterte political rival ↔ Bongbong Marcos Former President Rodrigo Duterte is in direct opposition to his successor, Bongbong Marcos. Duterte's political camp is
Rodrigo Duterte ex-president ↔ Philippines Rodrigo Duterte is the former President of the Philippines who led the country from 2016 to 2022. He is currently detain
International — International Criminal Court related ↔ Bongbong Marcos
International — International Criminal Court related ↔ Philippines
Bongbong Marcos president ↔ Philippines Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. serves as the President of the Philippines. As head of state and government, he directs
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