Former President Rodrigo Duterte skipped the fifth and final status conference prior to the start of his trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday, November 2.

ICC Trial Chamber III Presiding Judge Joanna Korner said the chamber granted Duterte's request to waive his appearance at the conference but emphasized that he is expected to attend his trial hearings daily.

Defense lawyer Peter Haynes agreed with the court's position and assured the chamber that Duterte would attend the proceedings.

The former president faces charges of crimes against humanity in connection with killings linked to his administration's war on drugs.

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