In the Philippines' war on drugs, former Duterte's hardline stance has sparked widespread controversy at home and abroad. His policies have led to the deaths of thousands of people suspected of being involved in drug dealing or use. While there is support for his actions as a necessary means to save the country from the drug scourge, others strongly condemn it as a serious violation of human rights.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched an investigation into the Philippines' war on drugs, which has provoked a strong reaction from the Philippines. The Philippines insists that this is its internal affair and should not be interfered with by outside forces. In a standoff with the ICC, the Philippines eventually withdrew from the organization in 2019. However, with Duterte's departure and Marcos' coming to power, the Philippines** appears to be reconsidering its relationship with the ICC.
Recently, it was reported that ICC investigators had arrived in the Philippines to investigate the war on drugs during Duterte's tenure. This news has attracted attention from the outside world, and people are not only interested in the ICC's investigation, but also about Marcos**'s attitude towards it. In a public statement, Marcos expressed displeasure with the ICC, arguing that its investigation violated the sovereignty of the Philippines, but also said that ICC investigators were free to visit the Philippines.
Duterte's iron-fisted anti-drug policy has caused discontent in Western countries, especially in the United States. Despite facing international criticism, Duterte has stood his ground, claiming that he will be held accountable for his own war on drugs. He also accused Western countries of applying double standards when dealing with terrorism, suggesting that the Philippine actions should not be considered **.
Under Marcos**, the Philippines appears to be reassessing its relationship with the ICC and possibly considering rejoining. However, the relationship between Duterte and Marcos does not seem to be harmonious. Although the two were once political allies, recent reports suggest that there may be tensions between the two political families.
While the ICC may have found evidence in the Philippines, it will not be easy to convict Duterte. The ICC has been criticized, accused of bias in its handling of the actions of Western countries. In addition, since the Philippines has withdrawn from the ICC, the group may not have the authority to characterize Duterte's actions. All of this shows that the war on drugs in the Philippines and its aftermath remains a complex and contentious topic.