ICC Submits More Victims' Bids to Join Duterte’s Possible Trial

ICC submits more victims' bids to join Duterte’s possible trial

MANILA, Philippines — A section under the International Criminal Court (ICC) registry submitted more victim applications seeking to join the possible trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte over alleged crimes against humanity charges. On Aug. 27, the ICC’s Victims Participation and Reparations Section (VPRS) transmitted 25 more victim applications to participate in pretrial proceedings. The

Duterte defense files more motions challenging ICC prosecutor

MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte opened a series of procedural challenges at the International Criminal Court (ICC), filing motions that question the impartiality of the chief prosecutor, outlining evidence to contest charges, and pressing for clarity on the victims’ participation in the case.In a September 2, 2025 filing made public on Thursday, defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman asked Pre-Trial Chamber I…