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Gunshots heard at Philippine Senate as Duterte aide, accused of crimes against humanity, tries to evade arrest for ICC trial – watch

Philippine troopers exchange fire along a hallway at the Philippine Senate in Pasay, Philippines on Wednesday May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Multiple gunshots were heard inside the Philippine Senate on Wednesday, where senator Ronald Dela Rosa, an aide of former President Rodrigo Duterte, had sought refuge amid efforts to arrest him over an International…

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Ramadan 2026 working hours in the UAE: Philippine embassy in Abu Dhabi announces revised timings from Feb 19

Philippine Missions in UAE Cut Hours During Ramadan: Are Services Being Hindered? As the holy month of Ramadan 2026 approaches, with the crescent moon sighting expected around 19 February, embassies and government offices across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have begun updating service schedules and working hours to accommodate shorter days and fasting practices. Among…

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Crimes against humanity: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte indicted by ICC; trial looms in The Hague

File photo: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (Picture credit: AP) Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with three counts of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC), in connection with his deadly war on drugs, officials announced Monday. According to BBC, the 80-year-old, currently in ICC custody in The Hague, is…

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