Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to waive his appearance at the first status conference in his crimes against humanity case before the International Criminal Court (ICC) could be part of his camp’s legal strategy, ICC Assistant to Counsel Atty. Christina Conti said Wednesday.

May 24, 2026 - The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte must remain in detention in The...

Former President Rodrigo Duterte has formally waived his right to be present at the first status conference of his alleged crimes against humanity charges scheduled on May 27,…

Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to waive his appearance at the first status conference in his crimes against humanity case before the International Criminal Court…

The status conference will cover discussions on trial dates, anticipated evidence, and the languages to be used by the parties

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III on Wednesday held the first status conference for the crimes against humanity case of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III Judge Joanna Korner on Wednesday said the court would order a re-examination of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s fitness to stand…

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face a crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court from November 30, the presiding judge said on Wednesday.

Iniutos ng International Criminal Court (ICC) ng muling suriin ang kalagayan ng kalusugan ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte upang alamin kung kaya ba niyang humarap sa…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III on Wednesday set the opening of the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s crime against humanity case over his war…

Unlike all hearings so far where he has been absent, Rodrigo Duterte is mandated to appear at November's trials physically

Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity, with prosecutors alleging his involvement in at least 76 murders

Judges at the International Criminal Court said on Wednesday that the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against human...

Former President Rodrigo Duterte — ICC PHOTO [Updated May 27, 2026, 9:39 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III on Wednesday…

On May 27, 2026, Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (ICC) held a first status conference in the case of The Prosecutor v. Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Trial Chamber III…

The Philippines left the ICC in 2019, on Duterte's instructions, but the court has ruled that it still has jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed there between 2011 and 2019.…

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

ICC sets opening of trial of former Philippine President Duterte on Nov. 30 -

Duterte will attend physically during the November trials as he can no longer waive his right to appearance

Rodrigo Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity involving the murders of at least 76 people during violent anti-drug crackdowns.