Makabayan bloc hits Duterte’s defiance, refusal to attend ICC hearing

2026-02-19 - 06:33

MANILA, Philippines — Makabayan bloc lawmakers have called out former president Rodrigo Duterte for his lack of repentance regarding the drug war-related charges against him and said that his refusal to attend the International Criminal Court (ICC) hearing shows ‘cowardice.’ In a statement on Thursday, ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio, Gabriela party-list Rep. Sarah Jane