Only 55% of adult Filipinos followed reports about the latest development in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s case before the International Criminal Court (ICC), down from 80% in November 2025, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.

The September 21-27 survey, released Monday, Nov. 9, found that 8% followed the news very closely, 25% somewhat closely and 21% a little.

Meanwhile, 28% did not follow the reports at all, while 17% said they heard about the development only during the interview.

The survey covered reports about an Aug. 31 motion filed by Duterte’s lead defense counsel, Peter Haynes, asking the ICC prosecution to refile the Document Containing the Charges. The defense argued that the charges were too vague and imprecise, violating Duterte’s right to be fully informed of the accusations against him.

The latest figure marked a decline from the 72% recorded in June 2026, 75% in March 2026 and 80% in November 2025, although each survey covered a different development in the ICC proceedings.

Despite the declining public attention, 41% of Filipinos said they had much confidence that the ICC would conduct a fair trial of Duterte, compared with 26% who had little confidence. This gave the court a net confidence rating of +16.

Among respondents aware of the ICC, 39% expressed much trust in the court, while 30% said they had little trust, resulting in a net trust rating of +10, which SWS classified as moderate.

Public attention to the latest development was highest in Metro Manila at 61%, followed by Balance Luzon at 56%, the Visayas at 55% and Mindanao at 50%.

Interest also increased with educational attainment, ranging from 38% among respondents who did not finish elementary school to 66% among college graduates.

The face-to-face survey interviewed 1,500 adults nationwide from Sept. 21 to 27, 2026. It had a margin of error of ±3 percentage points for national results.

The ICC Trial Chamber III is scheduled to begin Duterte’s trial on Nov. 30, 2026.