To protect 55 witnesses, prosecutors seek 'special measures' during Duterte's ICC trial

GMA Network - Nov 5, 2026

THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- With less than a month before the International Criminal Court"s (ICC) trial of Rodrigo Duterte, prosecutors are asking for “in-court protective and special measures” for 55 witnesses from the Philippines and abroad from various security risks.

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