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FACT CHECK: Duterte’s ICC case still ongoing
A claim circulating on social media that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has lost jurisdiction over former president Rodrigo Duterte's case and will release him is FALSE.
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque spread the false claim on Facebook, which has garnered significant engagement.
Duterte remains in ICC custody as his case is still active in the Pre-Trial Chamber I.
The former president is scheduled for a confirmation of charges hearing on September 23.
The ICC has not issued any order for Duterte's release, nor has it dismissed the charges against him.
Duterte was arrested on March 11 in connection with charges of crimes against humanity.
The claim originated from a petition filed by Duterte's defense team seeking to dismiss the case due to jurisdictional grounds.
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