Rodrigo Duterte 'most responsible' for drug war, ICC prosecutor saysMANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution has reiterated a point that former president Rodrigo Duterte has repeatedly made in the past: that he was the "most responsible" for the deaths in the drug war. He noted that Duterte has repeatedly claimed responsibility for the drug war in public statements. And the most responsible is his client, former president Duterte. Not the people on the ground who committed the killings, they are responsible but they are not the most comfortable. And unlike his client, the ones who have come forward, have shown remorse for what they have done,” Nicholls said.

Source: Philippine Star February 27, 2026 13:35 UTC