ICC sets opening of trial of former Philippine president Duterte on Nov 30

A woman walks into the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, April 23, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]

THE HAGUE - The International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Wednesday that it has scheduled the opening of the trial against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for Nov 30, 2026.

"The date was set by the Chamber following a status conference on this matter and other issues related to trial preparation," the ICC said in a statement.

Trial Chamber III of the ICC considered submissions from the Prosecution, the Defence and other legal representatives, as well as the time required for the disclosure of evidence and related materials.

The ICC added that before the start of the trial, the Chamber will address all pending matters and adopt procedures necessary to ensure the fair and expeditious conduct of the proceedings.