On March 12, upon his arrival in The Hague, the ICC confirmed that the Pre-Trial Chamber I had issued an arrest warrant against Duterte for charges of crimes against humanity of murder. In the Philippines, families of drug war victims openly wept as they welcomed Duterte’s arrest. But for his supporters, Duterte’s arrest and surrender to the ICC was nothing but politics. Legal setbacksAt the ICC, Duterte’s lawyers have pursued three different legal remedies to secure his release. The defense has suffered significant setbacks after the challenge to jurisdiction and the request for interim release were denied by the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I.

Source: Philippine Star January 01, 2026 16:16 UTC