The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed a request from former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his crimes against humanity case. Duterte had asked the court to mandate expert verification of open-source and user-generated evidence presented against him. The ICC rejected this request, stating it would likely cause unnecessary delays to the start of his trial. The court is proceeding with the case against Duterte, which centers on alleged crimes committed during his presidency. This decision indicates the ICC’s intent to move forward expeditiously with the legal proceedings. Further details regarding the trial timeline have not yet been released, but this ruling removes a potential hurdle raised by the former President. The case continues to draw international attention to the situation in the Philippines.