Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on September 16, 2026, during a preparatory session as he faces charges over his �war on drugs,� which killed thousands. Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time on September 16, 2026 as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands. The 81-year-old had appeared by video link when he was first brought to the court in The Hague, but had since skipped hearings, with his defence team saying he was too ill. Credit: PIROSCHKA VAN DE WOUW/AFP
