Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court disclosed 1,303 items of evidence to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense between July and December 2025 as part of pre-trial proceedings involving alleged crimes against humanity during his tenure.
Of these, 906 items were classified as incriminating, 389 as potentially assisting the defense, and eight as evidence indicating possible lines of defense.
The incriminating materials largely focus on alleged murder cases during police “Barangay Clearance Operations” and operations against high-value targets.
The prosecution clarified that none of the newly disclosed evidence will be relied upon in the upcoming confirmation of charges hearings, as it forms part of ongoing investigations.
The case is overseen by a three-judge panel, with the disclosure marking a key procedural step in the ICC’s pre-trial process.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 6, 2026
