Following a year's worth of ICC-related fact checks from March 2025 to February 2026, here is what we found:

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FACT CHECK: Photo of Duterte with a gun, shown at ICC, taken out of context in viral video
The photo was taken in Davao in 1997, and presented during the ICC prosecution's submission of merits to illustrate Duterte's 'tough guy' persona

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-photo-holding-gun-presented-icc-out-context/

Inside the pro-Duterte playbook: A year of disinformation vs ICC case
Pro-Duterte channels consistently weaponize disinformation to defend the former president, delegitimize the ICC, and launch attacks against drug war victims and their families

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-playbook-disinformation-vs-icc/

FACT CHECK: ICC judges did not walk out during Joel Butuyan’s opening statement
Lawyer Joel Butuyan's opening statement during Duterte's pre-trial hearing was interrupted for an ICC-mandated 30-minute break. No 'walkout' occurred, contrary to the claim.

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/icc-judges-not-walk-out-joel-butuyan-rodrigo-duterte-case/

FACT CHECK: Duterte not set to be released in February 2026, ICC case ongoing
Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearings run from February 23 to 27. After that, the ICC judges have 60 days to decide whether there is enough evidence to proceed to a full trial.

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-not-released-february-2026-icc-case-ongoing/

[DECODED] Facebook posts exploit death of young girl to defend Duterte drug war, attack critics
They connect the death of a 12-year-old girl in Toledo City, Cebu, to drug use — despite the lack of verified information from authorities

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https://www.rappler.com/technology/decoded-facebook-posts-death-girl-toledo-cebu-rodrigo-duterte-supporters/

FACT CHECK: ICC judges did not withdraw from Duterte case
Following the conclusion of the pre-trial hearing, the ICC judges have now begun deliberations to decide whether to confirm or deny the charges against Duterte

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/icc-judges-withdraw-rodrigo-duterte-case/

FACT CHECK: No confirmation yet on ICC arrest warrants for Dela Rosa, Go
Though the senators were named in documents related to Duterte’s crimes against humanity case, reports about the supposed issuance of arrest warrants against them have not been confirmed

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-confirmation-yet-icc-arrest-warrants-bato-dela-rosa-bong-go/

FACT CHECK: Posts show American author Nicholas Kaufmann, not Duterte’s lawyer
The American author has previously called out Filipinos for mistaking him for Duterte’s lawyer

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/posts-show-american-author-nicholas-kaufmann-not-rodrigo-duterte-lawyer/

FACT CHECK: Nadine Lustre did not file an impeachment complaint vs Sara Duterte
The post used a photo of the actress supporting the filing of bills on animal rights and environmental issues. She is not among the complainants in any of the petitions against Duterte.

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/nadine-lustre-did-not-file-impeachment-complaint-vs-sara-duterte/

FACT CHECK: Duterte not released after ICC pre-trial
The conclusion of Duterte’s ICC confirmation of charges hearing did not result in his release; he remains detained, awaiting a decision on whether the case will proceed to trial

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-not-released-after-icc-pre-trial/

FACT CHECK: Trillanes not arrested over alleged ICC ‘bribe’
Trillanes denied receiving a supposed $2 million bribe for ICC investigators, and filed criminal complaints against the 'ex-Marines' and other personalities

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/antonio-trillanes-not-arrested-alleged-icc-bribe/

FACT CHECK: PH not a target in Middle East conflict – DND
The defense department allayed fears that the country would be dragged into the war between Iran and the US, stressing that the conflict is contained within the Middle East

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/philippines-not-target-middle-east-conflict-dnd/

FACT CHECK: Duterte still in ICC custody; case under deliberation
Duterte remains detained as the ICC judges decide whether to confirm or deny the crimes against humanity charges against him

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https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/rodrigo-duterte-still-in-icc-custody-case-under-deliberation/