A reel spreading across social media platforms claims that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed the charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte. This is false.
The ICC in The Hague has yet to begin the trial of Duterte over his bloody war on drugs. It has set for Sept 23 the confirmation of charges against the former chief executive, who made an initial appearance before the Pre-Trial Chamber (PTC) in the Netherlands last Friday.
A reader submitted a clip for verification through VERA Files’ Misinformation Tip Line on Messenger. The text on the false video read:
“Patunay na dinismissed (sic) ng ICC ang case laban kay PRRD DRUG WAR” (Proof that the ICC dismissed the case against PRRD [president Rodrigo Roa Duterte)
and
“Dahil kulang at walang sapat na ebidensya ang inirepresenta sa knila.” (Because the evidence presented to them is insufficient.)
The circulating post flipped the facts stated in a July 19, 2023 PTV report – which was shown throughout the duration of the reel.
PTV had reported that the ICC dismissed the Philippines’ appeal to suspend investigations on Duterte’s drug war.
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