FALSE.
Former president Rodrigo Duterte is on a flight back to the Philippines after his International Criminal Court (ICC) case was dismissed.
FACT:
As of June 2025, Duterte remains detained at the ICC Detention Center in The Hague. He faces charges of crimes against humanity over the drug war during his presidency.
According to the ICC’s official schedule, Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearing is set for September 23, 2025. Pre‑Trial Chamber I has not issued any decision indicating release or case dismissal. Claims of his return are unfounded and not supported by court records or reliable sources.
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