50% of Filipinos believe Duterte should be accountable for drug war deaths

A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey indicates that a majority of Filipinos believe former President Rodrigo Duterte should be held accountable for the deaths associated with the drug war during his presidency.

The SWS survey, conducted nationwide from September 24 to 30, 2025, found that 50% of adult Filipinos agreed that Duterte should be held responsible for the drug war killings.

Support for accountability was strongest in the Visayas, Metro Manila, and Balance Luzon, while Mindanao, a traditional Duterte stronghold, showed the lowest level of agreement.

Respondents aged 55 and older expressed the highest desire for accountability at 62%, followed by other age demographics.

This survey result coincides with the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent decision to reject Duterte's appeal for interim release, citing the necessity of his detention for trial, to prevent obstruction, and to stop further crimes.