The International Criminal Court (ICC) has opened a preliminary investigation into Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs.” The campaign has led to nearly 4,000 deaths since its beginning in July 2016.
Idol worship is the greatest enemy of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Jose Rizal, revered as the 'Father of the Philippines', once counseled: 'Today's slaves often become tomorrow's tyrants; believe in the rule of law, not in the rule of man.' ThePhilippine Constitution is dysfunctional, and constitutional reform is needed to install a modified semi-presidential system. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10