The claim
The ICC dismissed drug war charges against Duterte
Additional context
A February 2026 explainer described the confirmation-of-charges hearing as a pre-trial proceeding where judges assess whether evidence is sufficient for a full trial; it listed hearing dates of 23, 24, 26 and 27 February. [S4] [S4]
Research date:
Sources and attribution
- [original] VERA Files original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S4] Tribunal process: ins and outs
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026