ICC Did Not Junk Duterte Case, Misinformation Claims
False claims circulating on social media state that former President Rodrigo Duterte's case at the International Criminal Court (ICC) was dismissed due to fabricated evidence by ex-Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. The ICC continues to pursue the case, with trial proceedings set to begin on November 30.
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