International Law

Court records from the International Criminal Court confirm substantial evidence against former president Rodrigo Duterte in his drug war, leading to an arrest warrant. Claims of no evidence are false, according to a fact-check. The prosecution continues seeking additional witnesses to strengthen the case.

January 20, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

A fabricated quote card on TikTok, viewed over 230,000 times, attributes to an ICC judge a statement authorizing former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's release in 2026, citing a signature campaign. Fact-checks confirm it is fake; Duterte remains detained in The Hague after losing his November 2025 appeal for interim release.

Rodrigo Duterte, former Philippine president, was arrested on March 11 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport and surrendered to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, making him the first Asian ex-head of state to face such proceedings. Charged with murder related to his war on illegal drugs, the 80-year-old leader has sought release on health grounds and challenged the court's jurisdiction, but both requests have been denied so far.

December 19, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

An independent panel of medical experts appointed by the International Criminal Court has found former president Rodrigo Duterte fit to participate in pre-trial proceedings, including the postponed confirmation of charges hearings, court filings showed. Both the ICC prosecutor and Duterte’s lawyers confirmed that the panel deemed him “competent for the purpose of the pre-trial proceedings.” However, his legal team challenged the findings over internal inconsistencies.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's appeal for interim release while awaiting trial. The decision brought relief to drug war victims' families, though anger persists over delays and the lack of a trial start date. Duterte's defense plans to reintroduce the request after his medical evaluation.

November 29, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

The International Criminal Court's appeals chamber has rejected former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's request for temporary freedom, ensuring he remains detained in The Hague. The ruling was delivered on November 28, 2025, amid ongoing investigations into his administration's drug war.