Rodrigo Duterte
Former President of the Philippines (2016–2022). Currently in ICC custody in The Hague, facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug war.
Sources
14
Articles
132
Mentions
1000
First Covered
February 23, 2026
Overall Sentiment Across All Sources
Coverage Summary
Sentiment Breakdown
Coverage tone across all mentions
1000
mentions
Overall coverage is predominantly negative.
🔬 Coverage Pattern Analysis
Our AI has analyzed coverage patterns across all sources. These are data-driven observations, not editorial judgments.
Out of 7 of 14 sources with enough data for pattern analysis:
📺 Inquirer
Based on 15 of 12 articles
“Coverage from this source consistently employs legal framing, with 10 out of 15 articles (67%) focusing on ICC procedural details, prosecution submissions, and legal expert commentary rather than other dimensions of the story. This legal-centered approach structures how events are presented to audiences.”
Last updated: Mar 3, 2026
This observation is AI-generated based on detected patterns in published content. It is not an editorial judgment. Paano Ibinalita does not label any source as biased.
📺 GMA News
Based on 12 of 20 articles
“Coverage from this source consistently frames Duterte through legal proceedings, with 12 out of 15 articles (80%) centered on ICC confirmation hearings, prosecution evidence, and legal expert analysis rather than other political or governance dimensions.”
Last updated: Mar 3, 2026
This observation is AI-generated based on detected patterns in published content. It is not an editorial judgment. Paano Ibinalita does not label any source as biased.
📺 Rappler
Based on 23 of 24 articles
“Coverage from this source consistently employs legal framing, with 15 out of 24 articles (63%) focusing on ICC pre-trial proceedings, defense arguments, and courtroom strategy rather than broader political or governance contexts. This concentration reflects systematic coverage of judicial mechanisms and legal arguments related to Duterte's case.”
Last updated: Mar 3, 2026
This observation is AI-generated based on detected patterns in published content. It is not an editorial judgment. Paano Ibinalita does not label any source as biased.
📺 Bilyonaryo
Based on 9 of 5 articles
“Coverage from this source consistently employs legal_framing, with 8 out of 10 articles focusing on ICC procedural developments, confirmation hearing updates, and trial fitness evaluations rather than broader political or policy implications.”
Last updated: Mar 3, 2026
This observation is AI-generated based on detected patterns in published content. It is not an editorial judgment. Paano Ibinalita does not label any source as biased.
📺 The Daily Tribune
Based on 12 of 12 articles
“Coverage from this source consistently applies legal framing to Duterte-related stories, with 10 out of 12 articles (83%) centered on ICC proceedings, defense arguments, prosecution claims, and court-related procedural matters rather than broader policy or governance contexts.”
Last updated: Mar 3, 2026
This observation is AI-generated based on detected patterns in published content. It is not an editorial judgment. Paano Ibinalita does not label any source as biased.
📺 PhilStar
Based on 11 of 14 articles
“Coverage from this source consistently employs legal_framing to structure Duterte-related reporting, with 9 out of 14 articles (64%) explicitly focused on ICC proceedings, pre-trial hearings, and confirmation of charges hearing developments rather than broader political or governance contexts.”
Last updated: Mar 3, 2026
This observation is AI-generated based on detected patterns in published content. It is not an editorial judgment. Paano Ibinalita does not label any source as biased.
📺 GMA
Based on 13 of 20 articles
“Coverage from this source consistently employs legal_framing, with 13 out of 15 articles (87%) organizing narratives around ICC hearing procedures, witness testimony, and defense arguments rather than broader governance or policy contexts. This includes live updates, procedural developments, and legal strategy reporting.”
Last updated: Mar 3, 2026
This observation is AI-generated based on detected patterns in published content. It is not an editorial judgment. Paano Ibinalita does not label any source as biased.
⚡ Pattern observations are automatically generated by AI based on detected trends in published content. A pattern observation is not an accusation of bias, political motivation, or editorial misconduct. It describes what the data shows. Paano Ibinalita does not label any media organization as biased or unbiased. We present data — you decide what it means.
📊 Media Coverage Comparison
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| Source↕ | Articles↓ | First Reported↕ | Sentiment↕ | Coverage Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rappler | 24 | Feb 25, 26 | ⚪ Neutral | — |
GMA | 20 | Feb 25, 26 | ⚪ Neutral | — |
GMA News | 20 | Feb 23, 26 | 🔴 Negative | — |
🥇PhilStar | 14 | Feb 23, 26 | 🔴 Negative | — |
Inquirer | 12 | Feb 24, 26 | 🔴 Negative | — |
The Daily Tribune | 12 | Feb 24, 26 | ⚪ Neutral | — |
SMNI | 5 | Feb 23, 26 | 🔴 Negative | — |
News Watch | 5 | Feb 23, 26 | ⚪ Neutral | — |
Bilyonaryo | 5 | Feb 23, 26 | ⚪ Neutral | — |
One News PH | 4 | Feb 24, 26 | 🔴 Negative | — |
UNTV | 4 | Feb 24, 26 | 🔴 Negative | — |
ABS-CBN News | 3 | Feb 23, 26 | 🔴 Negative | — |
News5 | 3 | Feb 24, 26 | ⚪ Neutral | — |
PTV | 1 | Feb 24, 26 | 🔴 Negative | — |
📈 Coverage Timeline
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🎭 Sentiment by Source
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🥇 First to Report
PhilStar was the first media organization to cover this personality.
🔇 Sources Not Covering This Personality
These monitored sources have not reported on this personality.
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Flood control scam probe continues
Marcos flags Rodrigo Duterte inaction on graft cases
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Marcos blames Duterte for inaction on flood control anomalies
Pagbukas sa gamit ni FPRRD, pinayagan ng ICC
Marcos on flood control mess: 'We're not done yet'
ICC prosecutors allowed to see Duterte's belongings
Drug war killings continue from Duterte to Marcos – watchdogs
SC asked to nullify Duterte’s ‘drug war’ memo
[In This Economy] The Philippines is upper-middle income at last. But what does it mean?
ICC clarifies Duterte assets freeze order
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WALANG LEGAL NA BATAYAN — Delgra sa ICC cash freeze order vs FPRRD
KAMPO NI FPRRD, TINUTULAN ANG HILING NG ICC NA MASURI ANG KANIYANG MGA PERSONAL NA GAMIT
Balitanghali: (Part 3) June 29, 2026
ICC, pina-freeze ang perang nakuha kay ex-Pres. Duterte nang maaresto | Frontline Weekend
ICC orders freeze on cash seized from Duterte during arrest
EJK victims optimistic on Duterte ICC case developments -- Conti
COMMENTARY | Coming of Age in the Time of Duterte
Lawyers object to prosecution's access to Duterte's belongings
Bayan: 'Rabid' pro-Duterte personalities 'not welcome' at White Ribbon March
Duterte defense slams ICC prosecution's 'evidence hunt', demands strict deadline | Newsfeed Weekend
Rodrigo Duterte's defense denounces prosecution's request to access items during his arrest
Malacañang backs ICC warning vs media comments in Duterte case
Digong to face ICC status conference
‘Violent environment’: Trillanes resurfaces anti-Duterte ad amid Tacloban shooting discussions
ICC trial chamber pinuna ang 'fake news' sa Duterte case | NewsWatch Reports
Testigo vs FPRRD’s war on drugs, inaasahang madaragdagan pa
From Duterte’s 1972 shooting story to Tacloban: School violence in PH
ICC warns Duterte lawyers over media comments
ICC tells lawyers: No comments in media
After Kaufman’s ‘fake news’ row, ICC told Duterte case counsel: Refrain from public interviews
ICC reminds lawyers: ‘Trials are not done by court of public opinion’
ICC OKs more time for prosecution's observation on expert report on Duterte's fitness
Ex-Pres. Rodrigo Duterte, hindi dadalo sa ikalawang status conference ng kanyang kasong crimes...
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LIVE | Duterte sa ICC: Second status conference set for ex-pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s case (June 23)
ICC warns lawyers against media comments in Duterte case
ICC trial judge calls out Kaufman's 'inappropriate' comments, warns all current counsels
FULL: ICC trial chamber's 2nd status conference on Duterte's case