The International Criminal Court (ICC) has authorized prosecutors to include seven additional killings in their investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed during Rodrigo Duterte’s time as President of the Philippines. The cases relate to the controversial “war on drugs” and will be added to the existing charges against the former President. However, the ICC rejected an eighth incident, deeming it occurred outside the relevant timeframe for the filed charges. This decision allows the ICC investigation to broaden its scope, focusing on potential criminal responsibility for the widespread killings linked to the drug war. The ICC’s ongoing investigation continues to draw scrutiny over human rights issues in the Philippines under the Duterte administration. This development signals continued international pressure regarding accountability for the alleged atrocities. The investigation centers around allegations of extrajudicial killings and widespread human rights violations.