Mindanao follows Duterte ICC case 'very closely' but has lowest confidence in fair trial — SWS
A recent Social Weather Stations survey shows that while residents of Mindanao follow the ICC case against Rodrigo Duterte closely, they have the lowest confidence in the fairness of a potential trial. Conversely, residents in Balance Luzon show less interest but higher confidence in the judicial process.
Why it matters
The survey illustrates deep regional political divisions in the Philippines regarding the accountability of former leaders and international judicial intervention.
Manila Bulletin - Mindanao follows Duterte ICC case ‘very closely’ but has lowest confidence in fair trial — SWS
Mindanao follows Duterte ICC case 'very closely' but has lowest confidence in fair trial — SWS
The survey was conducted from June 20 to 29 through face-to-face interviews with 1,200 adults nationwide
24 percent of respondents in Mindanao followed the news about the ICC's confirmation of the crimes against humanity charges against Duterte 'very closely'
By comparison, Balance Luzon had the lowest share of respondents who followed the ICC case very closely at 15 percent
Mindanao posted only +3 net confidence that the ICC will conduct a fair trial, but Balance Luzon recorded the highest net confidence at +27
Illustration by Lynette Santander/Manila Bulletin
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