Rodrigo Duterte's final ICC status conference set ahead of November trial

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III is set to hold its fifth and final status conference on Monday for the case against former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, ahead of the start of his trial proper on November 30, 2026.

During the status conference, the court is expected to discuss key procedural preparations for the upcoming trial.

The session is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Philippine time), with an additional session set from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.), if needed.

The hearing will be broadcast on a 30-minute delay via the ICC’s official website and social media accounts.

For this final status conference, Trial Chamber III and the parties are expected to tackle the following:

• Daily sitting schedule
• Audio-Visual Link testimony and Rights of Audience
• List of Witnesses
• Number of hours for the Prosecution's presentation of evidence
• Potentially Exculpatory Evidence, agreed facts and calling order
• Rule 68(3) applications and in-court protective measures
• Security of Defence missions

According to a document released Friday, Duterte will not attend the fifth status conference after being granted leave by Trial Chamber III. He will instead be represented by his lawyers. —LDF, GMA News