A first status conference for former President Rodrigo Duterte’s trial is set on May 27, 2026, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III announced.

In a document released Thursday, April 30, the ICC Trial Chamber III—composed of Presiding Judge Joanna Korner, Judge Keebong Paek, and Judge Nicolas Guillou—said that it is seeking submissions from the concerned parties and participants on anticipated evidence such as testimonies and the estimated number of witnesses to be called.

Moreover, they are also required to submit the languages used by the parties, participants, and witnesses whom the parties intend to call.

The parties, participants, and registry are required to provide their submissions on May 15.

Earlier this week, the ICC constituted the Trial Chamber III to handle Duterte’s full case. The development follows the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I’s April 23 ruling, wherein all charges against the former president were confirmed.