00:00In the very first opportunity, a former Asian head of state joined the pre-trial chamber of the International Criminal Court or ICC.
00:18Last night at 9 p.m. here in the Philippines,
00:21former President Rodrigo Duterte appeared through a video link at the detention center of the ICC.
00:28The former president's journey is long and the time difference is large.
00:32That's why he is no longer a personal face in the pre-trial chamber 1.
00:36Duterte is facing a murder case as a crime against humanity for his administration's campaign against drugs.
00:44In front of the pre-trial chamber in the ICC,
00:47former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, who was the former president's counsel.
00:53In the initial appearance hearing, the judges verified the former president's identity
00:59and the complaints against Duterte were given notice by the pre-trial chamber.
01:03And finally, the former president's rights under the Rome Statue.
01:10My fellow Filipinos, be the first to watch.
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01:23Transcribed by ESO, translated by —
