Manila, March 11 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) is once again in the global spotlight as it continues investigating former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial war on drugs. The probe raises critical questions about international justice, state sovereignty, and whether global institutions can truly hold powerful political figures accountable.

In an exclusive email interview with the Philippine News Agency, Michael Tiu, Jr., assistant professor at the University of the Philippines College of Law, shared insights into the ICC's mandate, how it prosecutes former heads of state, and what this means for international human rights law.

How the ICC prosecutes crimes vs. humanity

The ICC was established under the Rom...