ICC medical team finds Duterte fit for proceedingsFormer Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen with his lawyer Salvador Medialdea (L) in the courtroom during his first appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charge of crimes against humanity over his deadly crackdown on narcotics, in The Hague on March 14, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — The independent panel of medical experts appointed by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to examine former president Rodrigo Duterte has found him fit to participate in pre-trial proceedings, including the postponed confirmation of charges hearings, court filings showed. He also called for the resumption of the proceedings on the confirmation of charges against the former president. Before rendering a decision on the matter, the Pre-Trial Chamber must seek further clarification,” Kaufman said in his 12-page observation. Kaufman requested for an “evidentiary hearing” to allow parties to clarify the conclusions of the experts.

Source: Philippine Star December 19, 2025 18:35 UTC