LIVE UPDATES: Duterte ICC Hearing – Confirmation of Charges (Feb 27)

MANILA, Philippines — Today, Feb. 27, is the fourth and final day of the confirmation of charges hearing on the crimes against humanity case filed against former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court.

The hearing will proceed according to this schedule, using Philippine standard time:

First session

• 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Defense’s submissions on the merits (30 minutes)
• 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m – Prosecution’s closing statements (30 minutes)
• 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Break (30 minutes)

Second session

• 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Closing statements of the common legal representatives of the victimes (30 minutes)
• 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Defense’s closing statements (30 minutes)
• 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Break (90 minutes)

Third session

• 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Hearing on the review of detention (60 minutes)

Following are the links to highlights of the previous hearing days:

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

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

Highlights: Duterte ICC Hearing – Confirmation of Charges (Feb. 23)

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February 27 , 2026 – 05:32 AM

The Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday rejected claims made by alleged ex-Marines

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Duterte argument: Killings done in self-defense

February 27 , 2026 – 05:30 AM

The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday told the Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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More drug war victims’ relatives to join ICC case vs Duterte

February 27 , 2026 – 12:51 AM

More family members of those killed in the Philippines’ war on drugs are expected to seek recognition in the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC), as their lawyers expressed confidence that the charges would proceed to trial.

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Defense team says prosecution doesn’t have enough evidence vs Duterte

February 27 , 2026 – 12:34 AM

Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team on Thursday maintained that the prosecution does not have substantial evidence

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