00:00Meanwhile, let's find out how and why the country became a member of the International Criminal Court or ICC.
00:09Let's also find out who are the personalities that are being judged and the cases that are still being heard.
00:15For now, let's take a look at the details of the country's news of PTV.
00:22In August 2011, the Philippines became the 117th state to become a member of the International Criminal Court.
00:29The ICC is a base-independent body that fights against genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and crimes of aggression.
00:37It is based in The Hague, Netherlands.
00:39But this March 2019, the Philippines left the ICC.
00:44This is after the subsequent filing of cases against Duterte in The Hague.
00:48This includes the war against drugs that was the source of crimes against humanity.
00:53As of now, 32 cases were filed in the International Criminal Court since it was established in 2002.
00:59Within more than two decades, only two were convicted of crimes against humanity in the ICC.
01:05This includes Alhassan Abdul Aziz of Mali who was sentenced for 10 years.
01:11He is guilty of torture and mutilation as the chief of the Islamic Police in Mali.
01:16The sentence of Congolese warlord Jermaine Katanga is 12 years.
01:20In total, there are six pending cases of crimes against humanity in the ICC.
01:26Former President Duterte will face ICC judges.
01:29He is also a suspect in crimes against humanity of murder.
01:32The confirmation of charges hearing is scheduled for September 23, 2025.
01:38This is where we will know if there is sufficient evidence that will be submitted to Digong before it is transferred to the trial chamber.
01:44From People's Television Network, Vel Custodio, Balitang Pambansa.
