Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the second status conference in his International Criminal Court (ICC) case, scheduled for next week, after waiving his right to be present during the proceedings, the ICC announced.
In a statement, the ICC confirmed that Duterte had formally waived his right to appear at the hearing, which is part of the ongoing case related to his administration's war on drugs. The court noted that the waiver was voluntary and informed.
The second status conference is expected to address procedural matters, including the timeline for the submission of evidence and the scheduling of future hearings. Duterte's legal team has indicated they will represent him at the conference.
This development follows Duterte's initial appearance before the ICC in March 2026, where he faced charges of crimes against humanity. The case has drawn significant international attention, with human rights groups closely monitoring the proceedings.
