Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
The Supreme Court denies the request for a temporary restraining order on the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte. Meantime, the Comelec says Duterte is still part of the Davao City mayoral race even though he was flown to the ICC.
Kitty Duterte, daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte files a writ of habeas corpus petition with the Supreme Court seeking the return of her father who was arrested and sent to the ICC for crimes against humanity.
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, March 12, leaves Manila for The Netherlands to help arrange the legal team for her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr defends the Philippines’ decision to facilitate the handover of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the ICC, saying his arrest was done ‘in compliance with our commitments to Interpol.’
The Kremlin says it is awaiting details from Washington about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The US agreed on Tuesday to resume weapons supplies and intelligence sharing after Kyiv said it was ready to support a ceasefire proposal. – Rappler.com