Most Filipinos believe former president Rodrigo Duterte should be held responsible for the extrajudicial executions that took place during his contentious war on drugs, according to a recent survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS).

51% of respondents countrywide agreed, according to the survey, that Duterte should be held accountable for the killings connected to his administration's anti-drug campaign.

Regional data show the highest support for Duterte’s accountability in the Visayas, where 62% of respondents agreed.

This was followed closely by Northern Luzon at 60%, Balance Luzon at 49%, Central Luzon at 48%, Mindanao at 47%, the National Capital Region (NCR) at 45%, and Southern Luzon at 44%.

According to the report, there is a noticeable gap between urban and rural communities. Compared to their urban counterparts, rural respondents were more likely to endorse Duterte's accountability (52%).

Charges of crimes against humanity are being brought against him about the thousands of alleged extrajudicial executions that took place during the drug war of his government.

According to the SWS survey, public opinion is still divided, but it leans toward holding Duterte accountable. Human rights activists claim that the findings show Filipinos' growing consciousness and desire for justice.

The anti-drug campaign, however, helped lower crime and preserve public order, according to Duterte's supporters.

A representative sample size and a nationwide survey ensured a thorough understanding of public opinion in different geographic areas.

A representative sample size and a nationwide survey ensured a thorough understanding of public opinion in different geographic areas.