ICC hears charges against Duterte on September 23, 2025

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has set a hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on September 23, 2025, to confirm charges against him related to crimes against humanity. He may also apply for interim release before the trial. Duterte attended the pretrial hearing via video link, with his former Executive Secretary as legal counsel. The presiding judge explained that he can contest the charges and present evidence at the upcoming hearing. Duterte faces an arrest warrant for alleged crimes committed during his presidency from 2016 to 2019, when the Philippines was still a member of the ICC. His administration's drug war reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths.