ICC prosecutors want to admit 3 pre-recorded testimonies on Duterte's 'narco-list'

GMA Network - Nov 3, 2026

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - To expedite the proceedings in Rodrigo Duterte"s case before the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Office of the Prosecutor seeks to admit three pre-recorded witness testimonies regarding the former president"s “narco list”.

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