Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to appear at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on March 14, 2025, to face charges of crimes against humanity related to his controversial war on drugs, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of up to 30,000 people. This historic event marks him as the first Asian leader to be charged in an international tribunal. Duterte acknowledged his responsibility for the actions taken during his presidency, amidst ongoing political turmoil affecting his family and their relationship with current leadership.
Duterte's swift arrest in Manila and turnover to the ICC came amid a meltdown in relations between his family and the Marcos family, who had joined forces in 2022.
During the hearing, Duterte will be informed of the crimes he is alleged to have committed, as well as his rights as a defendant.
The 79-year-old former leader was turned over by the Philippines to The Hague-based court, becoming the first-ever Asian leader charged before the international tribunal.
Duterte's acceptance of responsibility was evident when he stated, 'I have been telling the police, the military, that it was my job and I am responsible.'
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