Judges at the International Criminal Court are deliberating over two contrasting viewpoints regarding former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's speeches. One side argues his pronouncements constituted direct orders to kill, while the opposing argument contends they were merely hyperbolic rhetoric. This stark divergence in interpretation signals a critical point in the ICC's examination of Duterte's alleged involvement in extrajudicial killings during his presidency. The court must now decide whether his words held the weight of commands or were meant for dramatic effect.