Vice President Sara Duterte expressed hope that the International Criminal Court (ICC) will expedite the trial of her father, former President Duterte, in The Hague, according to a video shared by her office. The video shows Duterte speaking directly to the court, emphasizing the urgency of the case.
The ICC has been investigating allegations of crimes against humanity related to the drug war, which began under Duterte’s administration. While the court has not yet issued a final decision on the case, Duterte has been calling for a swift resolution.
Meanwhile, another political controversy emerged as an ethics complaint was filed against Senator Pia Cayetano over a video she posted during the impeachment trial of Vice President Duterte. The video was alleged to contain a spliced clip of House Prosecutor Chel Diokno. The complaint was submitted by former Commission on Higher Education chair Patricia “Tatti” Licaunan.
The impeachment proceedings against Duterte have been ongoing, with allegations of misconduct and abuse of power. The ethics complaint against Cayetano highlights the political tensions surrounding the case. (globalnation.inquirer.net)
