LIVE UPDATES: Duterte ICC Hearing – Confirmation of Charges (Feb 26)

MANILA, Philippines — Today marks the third day of the confirmation of charges hearing in the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court.

• Prosecutors have laid out their arguments seeking to establish substantial grounds to believe Duterte is responsible for thousands of killings linked to his anti-drug campaign.
• Duterte will not attend the remaining sessions after the chamber granted his request to be excused from appearing.
• The hearing is meant to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to move the case to trial. It is not a determination of guilt or innocence. Judges have up to 60 days after the conclusion of the hearing to issue their ruling.
• ICC prosecutors have charged Duterte with three counts of crimes against humanity, alleging his involvement in at least 76 murders committed between 2013 and 2018.

For background information on the hearing, you may check out this story:

Duterte at the ICC: Confirmation of charges hearing

To check out stories on Day 1 and Day 2 of the hearing, you may check out these pages:

HIGHLIGHTS: Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearing at ICC – Day 1

LIVE: Duterte ICC Hearing – Confirmation of Charges (Feb 24)

To review Day 1 and Day 2 of the hearing, here are the livestreams of the proceedings:

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February 26 , 2026 04:27 PM

PCP AFFIRMS AUTHENTICITY OF DRUG WAR PHOTOSREAD: The Photojournalists' Center of the Philippines (PCP) “categorically rejects and condemns” allegations that the documentation of photographers related to the Duterte administration’s war on drugs is fabricated.“Such allegations… pic.twitter.com/3QJaDyATw7

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ICC investigations independent, self-funded – Office of the Prosecutor

February 26 , 2026 – 03:57 PM

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) on Thursday asserted the independence of its investigations.

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February 26 , 2026 03:22 PM

As the ICC confirmation of charges hearing enters Day 3 today, former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte remains the first and only Asian former head of state to be arrested and held in ICC custody.Following a scheduled midweek break yesterday, the court reconvenes this… pic.twitter.com/2hic185GjK

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WATCH: Duterte at the ICC: Confirmation of charges hearing (Day 3) | Feb 26

February 26 , 2026 – 12:50 PM

The third day of the confirmation of charges hearing for former President Rodrigo Duterte is set to take place today, February 26…

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Duterte at ICC: Day 2 highlights of confirmation of charges hearing

February 26 , 2026 – 05:38 AM

The ICC’s confirmation of charges hearing on Feb. 24 covered the prosecution and the victims’ submission on the merits of the case.

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Prosecution’s dissection of drug war ‘hierarchy’ lauded

February 26 , 2026 – 05:32 AM

The manner in which the prosecution had presented the merits of its case against former President Duterte was so cohesive and methodical.

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ICC grants Duterte request to skip Friday’s hearing on his detention

February 26 , 2026 – 12:19 AM

The Pre-Trial Chamber of the ICC granted the request of former President Rodrigo Duterte to skip the separate hearing on his detention

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READ: Transcripts of statements during Duterte pre-trial at ICC

February 25 , 2026 – 05:43 PM

Below is the compiled transcripts of statements made during the ICC confirmation of charges hearing against Duterte.

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