Too many questions surround the abrupt U-turn on cooperation with the International Criminal Court, from sovereignty to political persecution.
The Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is stirring political unrest by cooperating with the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into Rodrigo Duterte's "war on drugs." Duterte, while campaigning with his daughter Sara in Hong Kong, was questioned about the ICC warrant, despite the Philippines having withdrawn from the ICC in 2019. This move by Marcos, seen as a pivot towards the US, has further strained his relationship with the Dutertes, who advocate for closer ties with China and hold significant political influence.
