A group of Filipinos in the Netherlands said they welcomed the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in rejecting the appeal of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team seeking release. In a statement on Saturday, Panagutin Netherlands Network said the decision affirms the “importance of accountability and strengthens the pursuit of justice for the thousands of victims under his brutal ‘war on drugs’.” “On behalf of the Filipino migrants, individuals, and organizations that make up our network, we are ready to face Rodrigo Duterte once his trial begins. For years, we have stood with the victims and their families in demanding justice. We are prepared to witness the truth come to light and to ensure that the voices of the Filipino people, especially those who suffered most under Duterte’s bloody campaign, are heard,” the network said. “We thank the ICC for its impartiality and for standing firm on the side of truth despite Duterte’s attempts to evade accountability. This decision gives hope to victims and their families that justice will continue to move forward,” they added. They urged the tribunal to issue warrants of arrest against senators Bato dela Rosa, Bong Go, and other co-perpetrators involved in the controversial drug war. “Justice must not stop with Duterte alone; all those responsible must be held to account,” the group said. “As the trial proceeds, we expect the presence of Rodrigo Duterte in court. He must face the Filipino people and answer for the crimes against humanity committed under his administration,” they added. The Panagutin Netherlands Network is a newly-formed campaign network of Filipino individuals and organizations in the Netherlands that seeks to campaign for justice, accountability, and good governance.