There is no proven link between the “uniquely colorful and crusty” speeches of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and the murders he is accused of, his defense lawyer told the International Criminal Court Thursday. Read full story: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/310890/no-proven-link-between-duterte-speeches-drug-deaths-defense-at-icc Follow our live updates here: https://inqnews.net/DuterteICCHearingFeb26 Read more about Duterte’s case at the ICC: https://www.inquirer.net/duterte-at

FULL SPEECH: Newly sworn-in President Rodrigo Duterte: Change — if it is to be permanent and significant — must start with us and in us... I ask everyone to join me as we embark on this crusade for a better and brighter tomorrow. cnn.ph/293MGE8 | NewsWatch Plus Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was arrested on Tuesday in Manila, after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity in his war on drugs in which, human rights groups say, tens of thousands of Filipinos were summarily executed. https://nyti.ms/3DGsdZt | The New York Times