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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on Wednesday for the first time <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/exphilippine-president-duterte-arrested-on-icc-warrant">since his transfer there 18 months ago</a>, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on Wednesday for the first time since his transfer there 18 months ago, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity.

Duterte, 81, wore a dark suit and white shirt and did not speak during the hearing, which lasted one hour and 15 minutes. He sipped water, followed proceedings through headphones and waved to family members in the public gallery at the end.

Duterte, 81, wore a dark suit and white shirt and did not speak during the hearing, which lasted one hour and 15 minutes. He sipped water, followed proceedings through headphones and waved to family members in the public gallery at the end.

Presiding Judge Joanna Korner noted it was Duterte's first appearance in the courtroom and told him he could leave at any time without asking the bench for permission. Korner has set Nov. 30 as the start date of the trial.

Presiding Judge Joanna Korner noted it was Duterte's first appearance in the courtroom and told him he could leave at any time without asking the bench for permission. Korner has set Nov. 30 as the start date of the trial.

Defense lawyer Peter Haynes described the prosecution's evidence disclosure as "enormous" and "impossible," saying his team could not review it before trial. Korner asked prosecutors to limit witnesses and focus on key evidence.

Defense lawyer Peter Haynes described the prosecution's evidence disclosure as "enormous" and "impossible," saying his team could not review it before trial. Korner asked prosecutors to limit witnesses and focus on key evidence.

Duterte's lawyers said in a filing published Tuesday that he has "significant memory impairment." Citing an unpublished report by three medical experts, they said he believes the year is 2007 or 2008 and could not name the sitting US president.

Duterte's lawyers said in a filing published Tuesday that he has "significant memory impairment." Citing an unpublished report by three medical experts, they said he believes the year is 2007 or 2008 and could not name the sitting US president.

Also Wednesday, ICC Trial Chamber III ordered Duterte's continued detention, finding no change in circumstances warranting release. Philippine police reported 6,200 deaths in anti-drug operations, while rights groups put the toll as high as 30,000.

Also Wednesday, ICC Trial Chamber III ordered Duterte's continued detention, finding no change in circumstances warranting release. Philippine police reported 6,200 deaths in anti-drug operations, while rights groups put the toll as high as 30,000.

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