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September 16, 2026
Rodrigo Duterte to Appear at ICC for Pretrial Hearing
- Duterte's court appearance marks his first in over a year after missing several hearings due to health concerns.
- He faces charges stemming from alleged involvement in thousands of killings during his anti-drug campaign.
- The pretrial hearing will discuss evidence disclosure and set a timetable for the trial, expected to begin in November.
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- Former Philippine President Duterte to appear before the ICCSep 16, 2026 at 5:09 AM · AP
- Former Philippines leader Duterte appears in ICC courtroomSep 16, 2026 at 8:42 AM · Reuters