As Duterte is presented in court for the first time, parties tackle “massive” evidence and documents

Published on: 18/09/2026

THE HAGUE, THE Netherlands — For the first time, former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte personally appeared at the International Criminal Court (ICC) trial chamber during a meeting of parties on Sept. 16, 2026.

As Duterte is presented in court for the first time, parties tackle “massive” evidence and documents

ICC orders continued detention of former President Duterte

Published on: 17/09/2026

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands — The International Criminal Court's Trial Chamber III issued a ruling on 16 Sept. 2026 directing that former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shall remain in detention as his case moves toward trial.

ICC orders continued detention of former President Duterte

Parties argue over continued ICC detention of Duterte as his fitness for trial is yet to be resolved

Published on: 15/09/2026

THE HAGUE, THE Netherlands — The prosecution and the counsels representing the victims of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called war on drugs demanded for his continued detention...

Parties argue over continued ICC detention of Duterte as his fitness for trial is yet to be resolved

Expert panel finds Duterte “suffers from significant memory impairment”:Defence asks ICC judges to order neurologist to examine him anew

Published on: 15/09/2026

THE HAGUE, THE Netherlands — Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte “suffers from significant memory impairment that prevents him from retaining recent information and reliably accessing memories,” according to a recent filing from his defence..

Expert panel finds Duterte “suffers from significant memory impairment”:Defence asks ICC judges to order neurologist to examine him anew

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