The second half of the hearing is expected to focus on the last submission of merits from the defense team and closing statements from the parties, including theThe second half of the hearing is expected to focus on the last submission of merits from the defense team and closing statements from the parties, including the

What to expect on the final day of ICC pre-trial on Duterte’s drug war

2026/02/27 17:19
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MANILA, Philippines – Rappler senior investigative reporter Lian Buan discusses what to expect during the last day of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court on Friday, February 27.

The second half of the hearing is expected to focus on the last submission of merits from the defense team and closing statements from the parties, including the prosecution and the victims’ representation. 

The last day follows three days of detailed presentations, including the submission of merits and legal arguments. So far, the hearings have highlighted the defense team’s efforts to challenge claims of systematic killings during Duterte’s war on drugs, while the prosecution has outlined the patterns and orders that it says link the state to the alleged crimes.

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