16. October 2026 | Human Rights Defenders, Human Rights News, Indigenous People, Internal Affairs, International Institutions, News
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) reached a “substantial agreement” on a landmark bilateral free trade agreement they plan to formally sign by next year. Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and Philippine Secretary of...
16. October 2026 | "War on Drugs", Aktuelles, Human Rights News, International Institutions, News
The Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (ICC) denied a request from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers to amend the court’s electronic evidence management system, or “E-Court Protocol.” The requested system would have required an...
18. September 2026 | "War on Drugs", Aktuelles, Human Rights News, International Institutions, News
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team filed a motion before the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III to dismiss the charges against him and require the prosecution to file them again. Duterte faces charges for crimes against...
20. July 2026 | Aktuelles, Human Rights Defenders, Human Rights News, Indigenous People, Internal Affairs, International Institutions, News
Lawmakers and human rights groups pressed for strong human rights and environmental safeguards as the European Union pushed forward with the conclusion of a free trade agreement with the Philippines during its seventh round of negotiations from June 29 to July 3,...
20. July 2026 | "War on Drugs", Aktuelles, Human Rights News, Internal Affairs, International Institutions, News
Former president Rodrigo Duterte waived his right to attend the second status conference of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III for his crimes-against-humanity case on June 23, 2026. Presiding Judge Joanna Korner stated that Duterte’s...
12. June 2026 | "War on Drugs", Aktuelles, Human Rights News, International Institutions, News
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will open the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on November 30, 2026. ICC judges scheduled the trial date after the first status conference, held on May 27, 2026. During the status conference, case-related...