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International, Law Enforcement, Social Media

What Duterte Lead Counsel Nicholas Kaufman Sees

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Ah, the ever-dramatic saga of Rodrigo Duterte and the ICC. As speculations and memes flood the internet, one particularly amusing theory portrays lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman, who apparently envisions a global Filipino uprising in support of Duterte. People power, he says! Filipinos in the streets, fists raised, chanting for their embattled leader!

We, however, see something different. We see Kaufman rubbing his hands together, not in revolutionary fervor, but in anticipation of the millions of dollars in legal fees heading his way. After all, defending a former strongman accused of crimes against humanity isn’t exactly a pro bono gig.

Meanwhile, online, the memes are out of control. Duterte in a jumpsuit, “Wanted” posters with comic sans fonts, and, of course, AI-generated images of him plotting his ICC escape with Bong Go disguised as a hospital nurse. A trial for the ages? More like the internet’s favorite new telenovela.

International, Law Enforcement, Politics, Social Media

The Meltdown Of Duterte Cheerleaders

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Ah, the Duterte diehards—truly the gift that keeps on giving. Faced with the reality of their idol’s arrest and trial, they’ve gone from online tough guys to desperate pen pals, begging world leaders for a “padrino” to save the day.

Take Brit Malcolm Conlan, the self-appointed Defender of the Duterte Faith. After launching an online petition that achieved absolutely nothing, he took it a step further—writing to Donald Trump and King Charles of France (a country that, last we checked, has a President). What’s next? A letter to Pope Francis demanding an exorcism for the ICC? A Change.org campaign to summon the ghost of Ferdinand Marcos?

Then there’s Kuryente King himself, Mark Lopez, who now pins his hopes on Japan. Why? Because Japan is a major ICC donor and its current president is Japanese. That’s like asking a police officer for help after you just got caught speeding—because, hey, you once bought him coffee. Will the Land of the Rising Sun take pity? Or will Lopez’s desperation rise faster than the Philippine inflation rate?

Oh, the icing on the cake: Die-hard Duterte Defender Atty. Harry Roque, despite his ICC credentials, has just been take off the list of the defense counsel. And so is former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.

As their hero faces justice, expect more bizarre antics. Maybe a candlelit vigil in front of Jollibee? A TikTok dance challenge for Duterte’s freedom? Stay tuned.

Immigration, International, Law Enforcement, Politics, Social Media

Harry Roque Is Coming Home!

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After months of playing hide-and-seek abroad, Atty. Harry Roque has finally decided to grace the Philippines with his presence—on one condition: he’s bringing Rodrigo Duterte along. Well, that’s touching, like a fugitive’s version of a “bring a friend” promo.

The irony? Roque himself made the announcement, contradicting his own asylum plea in The Netherlands. So, does he want protection or just attention?

Of course, Roque’s conditions don’t really matter. The real question is: will the ICC let Duterte travel freely, or decide to host him in The Hague for a long, long time?

Roque may think he’s in control of his return, but reality begs to differ. He dodged Congress, evaded subpoenas, and ran from the law—but now he wants to waltz back home on his own terms? Nice try, counselor. As always, the law isn’t about what Roque wants—it’s about what finally catches up with him.