‘Shit happens’* at the Senate
May 11, 2026 will always be remembered as the day the venerable institution went down to the pits, something one never imagined in the country’s political history.
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ICC update: Haynes opposes prosecution Nov. 30 trial start proposal, seeks new test on Duterte’s fitness for trial
“In light of Mr Duterte’s advanced age and medical condition, any requirement that he attend hearings in person would likely necessitate significant health-related accommodations,” Haynes said.
The South China Sea Award at 10: Law’s victory, Power’s defiance, and the Philippines’ long game
For the Philippines, the task is not simply to remember the Award. It is to operationalise it through law, practice, diplomacy, and sustained presence. The real anniversary question is not whether Manila won in 2016, but whether it can convert that victory into enduring maritime resilience, regional leadership, and legal resistance in the face of power.That is the unfinished work of the Award.
PGMN’s mainstream media ties
Could PGMN be a percursor of what awaits us in the next election season? Newly set up “independent” “news” organizations propping up or taking down candidates, seemingly “boosted” by legacy news organizations (that are owned by persons intimately connected to political dynasties), possibly “assisted” by generative AI? In such a landscape, which media organizations will remain trustworthy?
Peter Haynes is Duterte’s new ICC lawyer
Peter Haynes will represent former president Rodrigo Duterte in his crimes against humanity cases when trial begins at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands.This was officially revealed by former Duterte counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, in the unredacted version of his notice of withdrawal to ICC’s Trial Chamber III.
Copy of the ICC warrant of arrest for Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa
This is a copy of the arrest warrant for Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa issued by the International Criminal Court.
The Duterte dynasty’s hardest battle
What is happening to the Dutertes is also a reflection of the country’s justice system. If wrongdoing is proven, someone must be held accountable. If they are proven innocent, then the truth must also come to light. But we should not let these issues be the cause of our division.
Kaufman to ICC: Order Registry to submit report on Duterte detention situation
Nicholas Kaufman, counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte until May 7, had asked the Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court to order the Registry to submit its observations based on video footage and documentation at the detention center. This is to support his argument that circumstances have changed that merit reconsideration of Duterte’s request for interim release.
Can Borongan be a blueprint for nature-based flood control projects in the Philippines? (Part 2)
● Borongan City secures PSF grant for nature-based flood control, serving as model for other LGUs● Technical barriers and lack of resources hinder many LGUs from accessing climate adaptation funds● Tension persists between hard infrastructure preference and push for holistic, data-driven solutions
Yolanda’s ‘ground zero’ faces hurdles as Philippines climate fund approvals lag (Part 1)
● Local governments struggle to access People’s Survival Fund due to complex requirements and slow approvals● Eastern Samar faces delays in climate funding as extreme weather worsens in the Philippines● Limited LGU capacity to develop actionable climate adaptation proposals cited as major barrier● Guiuan's decade-long wait for PSF approval highlights lack of feedback and transparency
