Duterte not set for release from ICC custody

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will not be released from detention under the International Criminal Court (ICC) custody as claimed by his ally, former spokesperson Harry Roque.

Duterte's case is still ongoing in Pre-Trial Chamber I of the ICC and he is scheduled to face a confirmation of charges hearing on September 23.

Roque's claim was based on a petition filed by Duterte’s defense team challenging the court's jurisdiction over his case, not an official decision from the ICC.

The ICC has yet to rule on the petition seeking dismissal of the case due to lack of jurisdiction and has not made any announcement about the supposed dismissal of Duterte's case.

Contrary to claims circulating online, there is no evidence supporting that Judge Iulia Motoc dismissed the case; instead, an image falsely claiming this was detected as manipulated.

Duterte at the ICC: The former president was arrested on March 11 for alleged crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs campaign and killings by the Davao Death Squad.