VP Sara questions ICC drug war death toll

Updated Mon, March 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM Published Sat, March 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM

Vice President Sara Duterte questioned the International Criminal Court's (ICC) basis for the 30,000 deaths figure in the war on drugs, stating the evidence is insufficient and police records show about 6,000 deaths.

Duterte argued that proving systematic killings requires naming all 30,000 victims, and the current ICC case involves 43 counts of murder, not thousands.

However, a lawyer for the victims stated that naming all victims is not necessary in crimes against humanity cases, as the focal point is the admission of former president Rodrigo Duterte to kill drug suspects.

Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas accused the Vice President of downplaying the drug war and exhibiting a dangerous disregard for human rights and justice.

Brosas also stated that the 43 cases represent 43 families who lost loved ones.

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