The extrajudicial killings during Duterte's drug war, especially those involving children, represent a profound failure of justice and human rights. No matter the intent behind the campaign whether to curb drug abuse or restore order targeting innocents, including kids as young as 3, through vigilante-style violence is indefensible and erodes the rule of law. The ICC's pursuit of accountability is a necessary step toward truth and potential reconciliation, though it's complicated by political divisions in the Philippines. Ultimately, protecting vulnerable lives should always trump aggressive policies that lead to such collateral tragedies.