Dynasty Overview
Current Positions (2026)
ICC Custody
Former President Rodrigo Duterte has been in custody at the International Criminal Court in The Hague since March 28, 2025, facing charges related to crimes against humanity in connection with his "war on drugs."
News Archive
2026
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January 1, 2026
Vice President Sara Duterte Issues New Year Statement
Vice President Sara Duterte released her New Year message, calling 2026 "an invitation to unite and start a new vision." She urged Filipinos to "rekindle courage and determination."
Source: Inquirer | Weekly Review
2025
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December 2025
Marcos-Duterte Rift "Beyond Repair"
The political alliance between the Marcos and Duterte families that won them the 2022 election deteriorated throughout 2025, with impeachment proceedings, public accusations, and the ICC arrest of former President Duterte.
Source: Inquirer
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July 25, 2025
Supreme Court Voids Sara Duterte Impeachment
The Supreme Court ruled 13-0 that the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte was unconstitutional, citing the "one-year bar rule." No new complaints can be filed until February 6, 2026.
Source: Rappler, Al Jazeera
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March 28, 2025
Rodrigo Duterte Surrendered to ICC
Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at NAIA and surrendered to the International Criminal Court, becoming the first Asian former head of state to be arrested by the ICC. He faces charges of crimes against humanity related to the drug war.
Source: Wikipedia
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March 11, 2025
Rodrigo Duterte Arrested at NAIA
Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in relation to ICC cases. His son, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, cursed at President Marcos for "allowing his father to be jailed."
Source: PhilStar
Historical Context
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2016-2022
Rodrigo Duterte Presidency
Rodrigo Duterte served as president from 2016-2022, known for his controversial "war on drugs" which resulted in thousands of deaths and led to ICC investigations.
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2022
Sara Duterte Elected Vice President
Sara Duterte-Carpio won the vice presidential race in 2022 as running mate of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., forming the "UniTeam" alliance.
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1988-2016
Davao City Mayorship
Rodrigo Duterte served as Davao City mayor for over two decades (with brief interruptions), earning the city a reputation for strict law enforcement.
Historical record