Framing comparison
How 3 outlets covered this story
Every outlet below published on the same event within a few hours. The comparison shows what each report leads with, whose account it credits, and which shared details it leaves out.
The event
Malingering or memory loss? Duterte to appear in ICC courtroom for assessment
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What they agree on
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Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is facing charges related to his war on drugs.
In 3 of 3 reports: South China Morning Post, Channel NewsAsia, The Jerusalem Post
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Duterte is 81 years old.
In 3 of 3 reports: South China Morning Post, Channel NewsAsia, The Jerusalem Post
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Duterte served as president from 2016 to 2022.
In 2 of 3 reports: South China Morning Post, The Jerusalem Post
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Duterte was charged with crimes against humanity for creating, funding and arming death squads that targeted narcotics peddlers and users.
In 2 of 3 reports: South China Morning Post, The Jerusalem Post
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Duterte was arrested and taken to The Hague in March 2025.
In 2 of 3 reports: South China Morning Post, The Jerusalem Post
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Duterte appeared in public for the first time on Wednesday.
In 3 of 3 reports: South China Morning Post, Channel NewsAsia, The Jerusalem Post
Outlet by outlet
| Outlet | Leads with | Credits | Doesn't mention |
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| South China Morning Post | Duterte to appear in ICC courtroom for assessment | nothing attributed | nothing shared is missing |
| Channel NewsAsia | Duterte makes first appearance at ICC | Judge Joanna Korner |
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| The Jerusalem Post | Duterte appears in ICC courtroom | nothing attributed | nothing shared is missing |
Written by llama at 2026-09-16 11:31 UTC. It compares only the headlines and summaries above and adds no outside information; every reference was checked against the list.
Where they diverge
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Duterte's health and ability to stand trial
- South China Morning Post: Duterte is expected to appear in public for the first time on Wednesday since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges related to his war on drugs.
- Channel NewsAsia: Dressed in a dark suit and white shirt with no tie, the former president sat with his chin resting on his hands as the proceedings opened. Judge Joanna Korner noted his appearance in court for the first time, and said he could leave the court at any time without seeking permission from the bench. But he stayed throughout the hearing, which lasted one hour and 15 minutes, showing no emotion and see
- The Jerusalem Post: On Wednesday, he appeared in the ICC courtroom where judges heard arguments about his health and ability to stand trial, set to begin in November. His lawyers have said he suffers from cognitive decline that affects his memory and daily functioning, and is not well enough.