00:00The International Criminal Court clears a way for Rodrigo Duterte's trial in November,
00:05ruling that the former Philippine president is fit to stand trial.
00:08The ICC Trial Chamber 3 says the expert panel's reports were sufficient to determine Duterte's
00:14ability to participate in the trial. Just last January, the ICC pre-trial chamber that handled
00:19the confirmation of charges found that the former president was able to stand trial.
00:24Duterte's lawyer claims he has significant memory problems that affect his ability to
00:29retain new information and recall memories. The chamber acknowledged the expert's
00:33findings of cognitive impairment but says it is mild and still at an early stage.
00:38Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity before the ICC due to the alleged
00:43killings of the Davao death squad and his war on drugs when he was president.
