President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that former Senator Leila de Lima's acquittal from all drug-related charges proves the Philippine justice system is functional and does not require the International Criminal Court's (ICC) intervention.
Marcos highlighted the court's decision as evidence that the country's judiciary and investigative services are operating effectively.
He remarked that De Lima's acquittal after undergoing trial demonstrates the capability of the local justice system.
However, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman argued that De Lima's belated acquittal does not prove the Philippine justice system works for all offenders and victims.
Lagman contended that the Philippines should not be exempted from the ICC's jurisdiction regarding the previous administration's war on drugs.
He insisted that as long as former president Rodrigo Duterte is not indicted for alleged extrajudicial killings, the Philippine justice system still fails to work for perpetrators and victims.
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