Two Philippine senators named ‘co-perpetrators’ in Duterte ICC case
Summary
Two Philippine senators, Ronald Dela Rosa and Christopher Go, have been named by ICC prosecutors as "co-perpetrators" in the crimes against humanity trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The charges are related to Duterte's "war on drugs," involving violent crimes such as murder. The trial is focused on actions taken during Duterte's time as mayor of Davao City and his presidency.Key Facts
- The ICC has identified two current Philippine senators as "co-perpetrators" in the case against Rodrigo Duterte.
- Senators Ronald Dela Rosa and Christopher Go are among eight officials named in the case.
- The ICC alleges they were involved in Duterte’s "war on drugs," which involved violent acts like murder.
- Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila in March 2025 and taken to the ICC in the Netherlands.
- Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity, involving at least 76 murders.
- Dela Rosa was the national police chief and a main figure in the drug war; Go was a key aide to Duterte.
- The charges focus on violent acts committed during Duterte’s time as Davao City mayor and as president.
- Former justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II is also named in the prosecutor's document.
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