A Philippine senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity, says he will fight any attempt to send him to the global tribunal for prosecution and adds he never condoned extrajudicial killings when he led the country’s police force.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says she will seek the presidency in the 2028 elections.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has refused to respond to an allegation by his estranged sister that he has been a longtime drug addict whose cocaine dependence has undermined his governance.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s sister has publicly accused him of being a longtime drug addict whose alleged cocaine dependence has led to problems in his governance including corruption.

The body of Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace.