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.
📰 All Related Coverage (60)
Chua: Sara Duterte contradicts anti-ICC stand by not trusting PH courts
ICC urged to accept recorded testimony
ICC prosecution asks to include prior testimony of witness in Rodrigo Duterte case
Llamas 100% certain ex-Pres. Duterte won’t return to PH | Morning Matters
Palace denies Sara Duterte’s claim on plan to ‘attack’ her
Kampo ni FPRRD, nais higpitan ang pagsusuri sa ebidensya sa ICC
ICC asked to revise charges
Rodrigo Duterte camp urges ICC to strengthen evidence verification
Ex-president Duterte requests ICC chamber to require resubmission of charges
Months before ICC trial, Duterte wants prosecution to refile cases vs him
FACT CHECK: Post uses AI-generated news report to falsely claim Duterte is back in PH
[Inside the Newsroom] Trust and public funds: why and how we obsess over the national budget
Romualdez replaces Pulong as top recipient of DPWH funds
Elijah Canlas calls ICC a ‘tourist spot’ in post featuring ‘Duterte Street’
CARDEMA, SALUDO SA ‘SINSERIDAD’ NI FPRRD SA PAMUMUNO SA BANSA
Large batch of ICC evidence disclosed to Duterte defense
ICC prosecution says 2,279 items of evidence vs. Rodrigo Duterte 'incriminating'
FACT CHECK: No ICC admission of being ‘paid’ by Marcos gov’t in Duterte case
‘TRIAL BY PUBLICITY,’ GINAGAMIT PARA SIRAAN SINA FPRRD AT VP SARA
At first truth hearing, mother recounts PWD son’s death in Duterte’s drug war
Truth Commission begins hearing war on drugs cases
PH Truth Commission on Duterte drug war to begin hearings Aug. 14
FACT CHECK: ICC did not junk Duterte’s case; post misrepresents old VP Sara statement
FACT CHECK: Video of ICC judge saying Duterte should be released is AI-generated
Sandro Marcos: Dutertes sought key posts in exchange for endorsement | The wRap
Why Loren, Leandro are facing plunder, graft complaints over solar projects
FACT CHECK: 2025 photo of Duterte in Hong Kong used to falsely claim he’s back in PH
Palace: Marcos said Sandro 'will not lie' on Duterte camp's 2022 conditions
Rodrigo Duterte camp sought key posts in exchange for Marcos 2022 endorsement – Sandro
SC latest ruling: Bad news for Duterte’s impeachment battle
PAF denies aircraft rumors amid Bato arrest speculations
FACT CHECK: Duterte remains detained; VP Sara not at ICC to ‘pick up’ her father
[Tambay] Sa dami ng sinasabi, walang nasasagot si Sara Duterte
Sakit sa balat ni dating Pang. Rodrigo Duterte, bumubuti na ayon kay VP Sara
VP Sara Duterte says father's case exposes ICC's 'agenda', cites Rome Statute exits
VP Sara confirms Digong’s bed sores, diabetes risk while in ICC custody
VP Sara, muling nanawagan ng pagpapalaya kay FPRRD
Sara Duterte said father Rodrigo's skin condition improving
Sara Duterte concerned about dad’s ‘pimple-looking’ skin condition
FACT CHECK: Video saying Duterte will be released in July 2026 is fake, AI-generated
Colmenares to Sara: I thought your father’s term had low crime?
FACT CHECK: VP Sara did not say detained father to return home to PH ‘next week’
Sara presses ICC to free her father
Duterte drug war was policy, not crime – VP Sara
Sara Duterte: 'I can hire a gunman for P5K' to illustrate gun violence in PH
Marcos backing ICC? Palace calls VP Sara's claim 'baseless, nonsense'
Walang basehan sa batas ang desisyon ng ICC laban kay FPRRD — VP Sara
Makakauwi na si Digong? Di totoo yan - abogado
Sara presses ICC: No grounds to keep Digong detained
VP Sara brands ICC ‘lapdog’ of Marcos, Trillanes
VP Sara renews call for Rodrigo Duterte's immediate release from ICC detention
Sara presses ICC to expedite Duterte case over detention concerns
Sara Duterte: Drug war deaths stemmed from rampant gun violence
VP Sara denies saying her dad will be freed
Sara Duterte denies supporter claims that detained father Rody is returning home
‘Fox Silica’? Presidential aspirant Sara Duterte has no clue what Pax Silica is
Rodrigo Duterte lalaya na ba sa ICC? Ito sagot ni VP Sara Duterte
VP Sara, pinabulaanan ang haka-hakang lalabas na ng ICC si FPRRD
FACT CHECK: Duterte not set to be released amid US push to dismantle ICC
Sara Duterte denies claim ex-president to be released from ICC next week but says he’s in good spirits