Philippine lawmakers on Wednesday moved to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, ordering her to respond to complaints over unexplained wealth, misuse of public funds, and threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) will begin a four-day “confirmation of charges” hearing on Monday to determine whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity connected to his anti-drug campaign.

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will not attend pre-trial hearings next week at the International Criminal Court (ICC), the court confirmed on Friday.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has announced she will run in the country’s 2028 presidential election, positioning herself as a major contender in the upcoming race.

A lawyer in the Philippines has filed an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., accusing him of betraying public trust over his handling of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.

The International Criminal Court has rejected a request to release former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, ruling that he will remain in detention in The Hague.

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday in Manila by police acting on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant tied to his deadly war on drugs.