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Manila Pact extends a Cold War security framework to Vietnam
📅 8 September 1954Eight states signed the Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty in Manila. Its protocol designated Cambodia, Laos, and the “free territory” under the State of Vietnam for treaty protections,...
Vietnam submits a statement to the South China Sea arbitral tribunal
đź“… 5 December 2014Vietnam sent a statement to the tribunal in the Philippines-China arbitration, setting out its legal interests and positions on maritime entitlements. The move used international law to contest...
Philippines gives notice of withdrawal from the Rome Statute
📅 17 March 2018The Philippines notified the UN of its withdrawal after the ICC Prosecutor began examining alleged crimes connected to the government’s anti-drug campaign. Withdrawal could not erase jurisdiction over...
Philippines withdrawal from the Rome Statute takes effect
📅 17 March 2019The Philippines’ withdrawal became effective one year after notice was received. The Court retained jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed while the country was a State Party, including the period...
ICC authorizes investigation into alleged crimes in the Philippines
📅 27 September 2021Judges authorized investigation into alleged crimes against humanity connected to the Philippines’ anti-drug campaign from 1 November 2011 through 16 March 2019. The decision followed the Prosecutor’s...
Rodrigo Duterte is surrendered to the ICC
đź“… 11 March 2025Former Philippine President Duterte was arrested in Manila and surrendered to the Court under an ICC warrant concerning alleged crimes against humanity linked to the anti-drug campaign. His transfer...
Duterte appears before ICC for initial hearing
đź“… 14 March 2025Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared before the judges, who informed him of the alleged crimes and his rights. The hearing followed his surrender after arrest in Manila. The case tests...
ICC postpones Duterte confirmation hearing over fitness concerns
📅 8 September 2025Pre-Trial Chamber I postponed the confirmation hearing, originally scheduled for 23 September, to consider Duterte’s fitness to participate. A postponement is a procedural safeguard and not a decision...
Appeals Chamber rejects Duterte’s request for interim release
📅 28 November 2025The Appeals Chamber upheld the denial of Duterte’s interim release. The ruling concerned detention pending pre-trial proceedings, not guilt. The litigation highlighted the Court’s responsibility to...
ICC finds Duterte fit to participate in pre-trial proceedings
📅 26 January 2026Pre-Trial Chamber I found Duterte fit to take part in pre-trial proceedings and scheduled the confirmation hearing. The ruling applied the Court’s fair-trial safeguards to his health and ability to...
Duterte confirmation of charges hearing opens
đź“… 23 February 2026The hearing opened for judges to determine whether there are substantial grounds to believe that charges should proceed to trial. This stage is not a trial and does not determine guilt; the defence...
Duterte confirmation of charges hearing concludes
đź“… 27 February 2026The confirmation hearing concluded after five days of submissions. Judges were to assess whether the evidence met the threshold for committing the case to trial. The distinction between confirmation...
Appeals Chamber confirms ICC jurisdiction in Duterte case
📅 22 April 2026The Appeals Chamber confirmed the decision rejecting a defence challenge to the Court’s jurisdiction. The ruling concerned whether the Philippines’ withdrawal removed the Court’s authority over...
ICC confirms all charges against Duterte and commits case to trial
đź“… 23 April 2026Pre-Trial Chamber I confirmed three charges of crimes against humanity and committed Duterte to trial. Confirmation means the evidence met the substantial-grounds threshold; the prosecution must still...
Trial Chamber finds Duterte fit to stand trial
đź“… 8 October 2026The Trial Chamber found Duterte fit to stand trial after assessing his health and ability to participate. This procedural ruling clears one threshold but does not establish guilt. The case remains...