Rodrigo Duterte won't attend fifth ICC status conference ahead of trial

GMA Network - Oct 30, 2026

Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the fifth status conference before the start of his crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on November 30.

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