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News|Rodrigo DuterteICC to hold hearings on charges against ex-Philippine President DuterteRodrigo Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity allegedly committed during his time as president and Davao mayor.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) will conduct a hearing to assess whether former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should face trial for crimes against humanity related to his antidrug campaign.

JBy Julia KramerFeb 23, 20262 min read

The International Criminal Court (ICC) will conduct a hearing to assess whether former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should face trial for crimes against humanity related to his antidrug campaign.

The four-day "confirmation of charges" hearing begins on Mon, Feb 23, 2026, at 09:00 GMT. The hearing will evaluate the sufficiency of evidence to advance to a formal trial.

Although Duterte will not attend the hearing in The Hague, the court has permitted a defense request to waive his right to be present. Judges have deemed him fit to participate.

Following the proceedings, judges will have 60 days to deliver a written decision.

The ICC prosecutors have indicted Duterte on three counts of crimes against humanity, citing his involvement in at least 76 murders from 2013 to 2018. The charges are as follows:

The four-day "confirmation of charges" hearing begins on Mon, Feb 23, 2026, at 09:00 GMT.
Julia Kramer · Thehackingpost

Involvement as a co-perpetrator in 19 murders between 2013 and 2016 while serving as mayor of Davao City. Participation in 14 murders of "high value targets" during 2016 and 2017 while he was president. Responsibility for 43 murders during "clearance" operations targeting alleged drug users or dealers from 2016 to 2018.

Duterte denies all charges, as stated by his lawyer Nicholas Kaufman.

Duterte served as president from 2016 to 2022. He was arrested in Manila in March 2025 and transported to the Netherlands, where he remains detained at the ICC's facility in Scheveningen Prison.

Despite his detention, Duterte has expressed defiance, rejecting the court's authority and affirming his legacy in a letter submitted to the court. He has accused the court of collaborating with current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr in his "kidnapping."

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The Philippines withdrew from the ICC in 2019 under Duterte's orders. However, the ICC maintains jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed between 2011 and 2019. An appeal on this jurisdictional ruling is ongoing.

Duterte remains popular in the Philippines, where his stringent crime policies have garnered support. Demonstrations are scheduled in The Hague, with groups both supporting Duterte and advocating for the victims.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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