Don’t believe Marcos: the ICC is needed for drug war justice

In response to the brutal excesses of his “drug war,” Rodrigo Duterte faced questioning by the Philippine Congress regarding the estimated 30,000 summary executions under his watch, with potential criminal charges looming. Despite Congress’s seeming earnestness in investigating state officials’ involvement in the killings, institutional shortcomings may hinder true justice from being served. Duterte’s lingering political influence, particularly through his daughter Sara’s vice presidency, continues to shape Philippine politics, with a potential return to power in 2028.

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