Rodrigo Duterte's first appearance at the International Criminal Court has been set for Friday, the court said, as the former Philippines president faces crimes against humanity charges over his deadly war on drugs.

Former Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte will make his first appearance at the International Criminal Court on Friday at 1300 GMT, the court said on Thursday. Duterte was taken into custody by the ICC in The Hague,

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody by the International Criminal Court on Wednesday (March 12) following his arrest in Manila on murder charges linked to his "war on drugs.

The Senate’s tentative start of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on June 30 will push through despite former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and transport to The Hague, one of the House prosecutors in the impeachment trial said.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday said that Vice President Sara Duterte would win if she decides to run for President, citing his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a factor.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday said that Vice President Sara Duterte would win if she decides to run for President, citing his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a factor.