ICC blocks Duterte appeal bid over medical records anewThis photograph taken on March 14, 2025 shows the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The panel members were appointed to conduct a medical examination of Duterte under the court's Rules of Procedure and Evidence. Court: Defense sought to relitigate issuesThe chamber said, however, the defense was largely attempting to relitigate issues already addressed in the December disclosure decision. On January 7, the pre-trial chamber also rejected Duterte's request for an additional expert report on his medical condition. RELATED: ICC rejects Duterte's expert report bid

Source: Philippine Star January 12, 2026 13:30 UTC