Duterte Set for ICC Court Appearance | Entertainment and Celebrity News
Duterte Set for ICC Court Appearance | Entertainment and Celebrity News  
Podcast: Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Published On: Wed Sep 16 2026
Description: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to make his first public appearance in court this Wednesday—18 months after being handed over to the International Criminal Court on murder charges tied to his brutal war on drugs. Now 81, Duterte was president from 2016 to 2022, and prosecutors allege he orchestrated, funded, and armed death squads that killed thousands between 2011 and 2019—including during his time as mayor of Davao City. The ICC has confirmed his health permits physical attendance, not just virtual, signaling they want him present for the proceedings. While official police records cite 6,200 deaths in anti-drug operations, prosecutors estimate up to 30,000 lives lost. Duterte insists he ordered police to act in self-defense and even vowed to “rot in jail” if it meant eradicating drugs from the Philippines. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.aol.com/articles/former-philippines-leader-duterte-due-220122000.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f776c0414209030 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.