Duterte’s “Pillar of Law” award sparks backlash; IBP to review rules
By Admin / October 9, 2025 / No Comments / Blog

MANILA, Philippines — The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) said on Wednesday it would review its recognition protocols as it defended a local chapter’s recognition of former President Rodrigo Duterte as “a pillar of law.”
Duterte, now facing three counts of murder as crimes against humanity over his war on drugs before the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, was recently honored with the Golden Pillar of Law Award by the IBP chapter in Davao City, his hometown.
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