The International Criminal Court’s Trial Chamber III warns parties involved in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s trial against commenting to the media about proceedings or court decisions. At the second status conference hearing, presiding judge Joanna Korner cautions that counsel should not feel the need to speak to journalists and that remarks could provoke “suppliers of fake news.” The chamber’s concerns are linked to statements made by lawyers to the media, with the judge emphasizing that such public comments can undermine the integrity of the court process. Other reports say the warning is directed specifically at lawyers handling the case, urging them to argue within the courtroom rather than through media interviews. The ICC’s remarks are presented as a procedural and communications-related instruction during the ongoing trial process, reflecting the court’s focus on ensuring orderly proceedings and limiting misinformation. The chamber’s warning does not describe any new substantive ruling, but it signals that the court will address media-related conduct by parties and legal counsel during the case.