To secure a conviction for crimes against humanity, the ICC prosecution must prove more than Duterte's alleged responsibility for individual killings. Here is what the prosecution presented about some of Duterte's co-perpetrators, based on their own public statements and the roles they played in his administration. The prosecution told the court that Aguirre publicly acknowledged the common plan and his agreement to it as a member of Duterte's administration. The ICC prosecution cited Aguirre's remarks in an interview: "Which do you want? Low-level members of the national network risked losing their jobs or being killed if they did not comply, based on evidence collected by the ICC prosecution.

Source: Philippine Star February 24, 2026 17:34 UTC