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“The irony is glaring: a former police chief who once wielded the authority of the State now refuses to submit himself to legal process."
The exhibit serves as a living archive and memorial to the victims and their bereaved families, with artists, journalists, and advocacy groups helping build a space for solidarity and collective remembrance.
Several relatives of those killed during the government’s anti-drug campaign denounced Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, August 6, after she questioned whether those in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case were truly victims, calling her remarks painful and insulting to families still seeking justice.
“We do not gain any in supporting the US, which is rudimentarily invoking Westphalian sovereignty to protect criminals in its highest offices. It is false patriotism to simply claim we need to protect one of our own, when that one has caused the death and agony of many more,” the Filipino lawyers added.
ICC Trial Chamber III Presiding Judge Joanna Korner said that the trial should be held quickly and efficiently.
“The Truth Commission was created to ensure that the stories of victims, survivors, and families are heard, verified, and preserved."
"Non-cooperation with the ICC, especially at this point, denies victims and the Filipino people the due process and justice that they have long sought."
“Even if the Philippines is no longer a state party to the ICC, the Philippine government owns the continuing obligation to cooperate in any investigation conducted by the ICC since it is the essence of Article 27 that survives even after the withdrawal."
“We are ready for trial. The prosecution has strong evidence to present. Duterte will have his day in court. Any delaying tactics should be disallowed." -- mother of drug war victims
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“Duterte meant to engage in the charged conduct, and intended, or was aware that violent crimes including murder would be committed in the ordinary course of events as a result of the implementation of the Common Plan."
“It is sad that we can only see the glimpse of justice in the international court, instead here in the Philippines. We are hoping that not only Duterte, but all those who carried out the fake war on drugs, will be held accountable.”
"The successive legal losses of Duterte at the ICC should be an indicator that no one is buying Duterte's delaying tactics."
The fight for TRUTH, Justice and Accountability cannot be trivialized with designer bags and fake news.
Duterte's anti-drug campaign disproportionately affected the poor and the marginalized.
ICC’s ongoing hearing is important as the Philippine justice system makes it hard for victims and survivors to fight back against a state-enforced policy.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) case against Rodrigo Roa Duterte tracks the fight for justice by the families of the ‘war on drugs’ victims, and how Duterte has attempted to evade accountability.
“I filed a case (but) I can still feel that those in power continue to control the justice that I have been waiting for so long.”
“We have longed for the moment when he will face his crimes."
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