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ICC Upholds Jurisdiction in Duterte Drug War Case

ICC Upholds Jurisdiction in Duterte Drug War Case The Hague, Netherlands — April 22, 2026 The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has upheld its jurisdiction over alleged crimes against humanity linked to former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign, rejecting his appeal and allowing proceedings to continue. The decision affirms an earlier ruling by the court’s Pre-Trial Chamber and addresses whether the ICC retains authority despite the Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2019. Image is AI Generated Appeals Chamber Decision In its ruling, the Appeals Chamber dismissed all arguments raised by Duterte’s legal team, which contended that the ICC lost jurisdiction after the Philippines formally exited the treaty. Judges ruled that withdrawal does not affect cases already under consideration before the exit took effect. The chamber emphasized that interpreting the Rome Statute otherwise could allow states to avoid accountability by withdrawing...

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Privacy Policy


Last Updated: April 22, 2026


At The Hybrid Post, your privacy is as important to us as the stories we break. This policy explains what data we collect when you're riding the viral wave with us and how we protect it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to make your experience faster and more relevant.

  • Information You Give Us: Email addresses for newsletters, your name if you leave a comment, or details provided when you submit a viral tip.
  • Automated Information: Your IP address, browser type, and "clickstream" data (which articles you read).
  • Viral Tracking & Pixels: We use tools (like Meta Pixels or TikTok Pixels) to understand which stories are trending and to show you relevant content on social media.

2. Cookies and "Hybrid" Tracking

We use cookies to remember your preferences. Since we feature content from across the web:

  • Third-Party Embeds: When you view a YouTube video or an X (Twitter) post embedded on our site, those platforms may drop their own cookies.
  • Global Privacy Control (GPC): Our site recognizes GPC signals. If your browser sends a "Do Not Track" signal, we honor it.

3. How We Use Your Data

We don't sell your personal "identity" to strangers. We use data to:

  • Deliver the daily Hybrid Post newsletter.
  • Analyze which topics (Politics vs. Entertainment) are performing best.
  • AI Personalization: We may use automated systems to suggest articles you might like based on your reading history.

4. Sharing with Third Parties

We only share data with:

  • Service Providers: Tools that help us run the site (e.g., email hosts or analytics).
  • Advertising Partners: To show you ads that actually interest you rather than random spam.
  • Legal Necessity: If we are legally required to share info to protect our rights or your safety.

5. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, & Beyond)

Depending on where you live, you have the right to:

  • Access: Ask for a copy of the data we have on you.
  • Delete: Ask us to "forget" you and delete your data.
  • Opt-Out: Stop us from "selling" or "sharing" your data for targeted ads.
  • Correction: Fix any wrong info we have.

To exercise these rights, please message us using through our Contact Page.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Hybrid Post is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from kids. If we find out we have, we’ll delete it immediately.

7. Changes to This Policy

The internet moves fast. When we update this policy, we will change the "Last Updated" date at the top.


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