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Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s initial appearance at the Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court, March 14, 2025. ICC

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Former president Rodrigo Duterte

Bea Cuadra

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17570302809851757030277611.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s initial appearance at the Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court, March 14, 2025. <em>ICC</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The International Criminal Court (ICC) Registry has started <a href="https://www.icc-cpi.int/court-record/icc-01/21-01/25-246">transmitting applications</a> from victims who wish to participate in the pre-trial proceedings in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.</p><p>According to the document dated August 27, 2025, the Registry submitted 25 applications to Pre-Trial Chamber I.</p><p>These applications were categorized into two groups, with 15 falling under Group A and 10 under Group B.</p><p>This process is part of a structured approach for victim participation, which was outlined in a court order issued on April 17, 2025.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/war-on-drugs">The War on Drugs: The Unheard Voices</a></div><p>The ICC Registry, specifically its Victims Participation and Reparations Section, is responsible for assessing these applications.</p><p>&quot;The Registry hereby transmits to the Chamber 15 applications assessed by the Victims Participation and Reparations Section of the Registry as Group A applications and 10 applications assessed as Group B,&quot; the document stated.</p><p>The documents related to the applications are currently classified as confidential and are only available to the Registry and the Chamber, a measure taken to protect the identities and security of the victims involved.</p><p>Duterte is charged with committing crimes against humanity during the deadly years-long drug war that was his signature policy. While estimates of those killed vary, prosecutors at the Hague say &quot;the total number of civilians killed in connection with the so-called &#x27;war on drugs&#x27; campaign&quot; ranges from 12,000 to 30,000. —<strong>With reports from Agence France-Presse</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y2L_YxryOu0?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The International Criminal Court (ICC) Registry has started <a href="https://www.icc-cpi.int/court-record/icc-01/21-01/25-246">transmitting applications</a> from victims who wish to participate in the pre-trial proceedings in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.</p>

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Registry has started transmitting applications from victims who wish to participate in the pre-trial proceedings in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.

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ICC Registry submits victims' participation applications in Duterte case

Bea Cuadra,

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Published Sep 05, 2025 07:58 AM PHT

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Updated Sep 05, 2025 09:21 AM PHT

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