Duterte to skip ICC hearing; co-conspirators’ fate unclear
The Manila Times · 11/1/2026, 12:19:00 AM Philippine time
Excerpt from The Manila Times. Read the original report below for the complete story.FORMER president Rodrigo Duterte has waived his right to attend a Nov. 2 status conference in his crimes against humanity case before the International Criminal Court (ICC), as questions remain over why Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is the only one among eight alleged co-perpetrators publicly confirmed to face an arrest warrant.Duterte’s defense team submitted his signed waiver to ICC Trial Chamber III in a filing dated Oct. 30, complying with the chamber’s directive to formally place the document on record.The defense said Duterte notified the chamber on Oct. 28 of his decision to waive his right to attend the fifth status conference.The chamber granted his request the following day and directed his lawyers to submit a signed waiver.Duterte also instructed his lawyers to address the procedural matters on the conference agenda and any other issues that may arise during the hearing.The conference will take place before Trial Chamber III, composed of Presiding Judge Joanna Korner and Judges Keebong Paek and…