Rodrigo Duterte faces initial proceedings at the ICC | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: 

• ICC: Duterte at the detention center, underwent medical check

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte goes through an initial proceeding at the International Criminal Court, where he appears for the first time Friday evening, March 14 Manila time.

• Duterte’s arrest was ‘by the book,’ within ICC’s liberal rules — experts

The swift arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte followed normal local procedures and even complied with the liberal rules of a special tribunal like the International Criminal Court.

• Honeylet ni Duterte hinambalos ng cellphone ang babaeng pulis

A Special Action Force policewoman was taken to the hospital after Honeylet Avanceña, the partner of former President Rodrigo Duterte, threw a cellphone at the lady cop, Tuesday March 11 at the Villamor Air Base.

• Bong Go ties Tulfo for top spot in Senate survey held before Duterte’s arrest

Longtime Duterte aide and reelectionist Senator Bong Go gained nearly 8 percentage points, tying for the top spot in the latest senatorial preference survey by Pulse Asia Research Incorporated.

• US judges order Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired workers

Federal judges in California and Maryland order the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary federal workers, who were fired during mass layoffs at 19 agencies.  

• Agency admits Kim Soo-hyun dated late actress Kim Sae-ron but not during her minor years

The agency of Korean star Kim Soo-hyun admits the actor dated late actress Kim Sae-ron, but refutes claims their relationship started when she was a minor.-Rappler.com