Duterte will likely go on trial – ExpertJulian Nicholls and Mame Mandiaye Niang of the prosecution during the confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte, Feb. 23, 2026 at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. MANILA, Philippines — Based on what transpired during the hearings on the confirmation of charges against him, former president Rodrigo Duterte is likely to go on trial for crimes against humanity, according to a constitutional expert. “In my view, the case will proceed to trial because the level of evidence, the quantum of evidence, is substantial evidence only. The ICC has 60 days to decide whether to proceed with a trial after the confirmation of charges hearing ended on Friday. Also included in the defense’s tactic, Cayosa stressed, was an attempt to distance Duterte from the nexus or link to the extrajudicial killings.

Source: Philippine Star February 28, 2026 16:36 UTC