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Feb 19, 2026

269 dead in 2025 in Marcos ‘bloodless’ drug war

As the Marcos administration continues to flaunt their relative achievements in a “bloodless” drug war—multiple arrests, tons of confiscated illegal drugs—repeatedly left out of these narratives are the still unmitigated violence that is increasingly perpetrated by criminal elements said to be outside the reach of state forces. And again, state agents continue to kill. The “bloodless” drug war continues, and more so, and as before, spills over to innocent civilians. Their increasing death count cannot simply be dismissed as insignificant casualties.

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269 dead in 2025 in Marcos ‘bloodless’ drug war
Feb 19, 2026

Confirmation hearings to proceed even without Duterte in court, ICC experts say

Update Feb. 20, 2026: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber 1 allows Duterte to skip confirmation hearings next week.“The Chamber, while acknowledging the objections of the Prosecution and the CLRV, considers that, in the present circumstances of the case, it is appropriate to proceed with the hearing on the confirmation of charges in the absence of Mr Duterte.”

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Confirmation hearings to proceed even without Duterte in court, ICC experts say
Feb 18, 2026

Why Unprogrammed Appropriations undermine checks and balances

Unprogrammed Appropriations is defended in the name of efficiency. But efficiency without accountability is not reform—it is risk.UA weakens the separation of powers It tempts the Executive to complete Congress’ work. It encourages the invention of fiscal triggers. And it facilitates opacity and pork.

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Why Unprogrammed Appropriations undermine checks and balances
Feb 17, 2026

Exhumation of 2 more EJK victims: A process towards healing

The exhumation, part of the process of healing for the relatives of the victims of extra-judicial killings during the war on drugs waged by the government of former president Rodrigo Duterte, was doubly significant at it transpired a week before the confirmation of hearings of Duterte and his co-perpetrators at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands on Feb. 23.

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Exhumation of 2 more EJK victims: A process towards healing
Feb 16, 2026

From lawmakers to law-evaders: A Senate in crisis

A fractured Senate is a weak Senate. If leaders are busy managing internal conflict, the chamber cannot effectively serve as a check on the Marcos administration or as a counterweight to the Dutertes. Instead of focusing on laws and oversight, senators are distracted by survival

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From lawmakers to law-evaders: A Senate in crisis
Feb 15, 2026

Treason in the Philippines

Even though BBM is in possession of all the instruments of national power such as the coercive capability of the state, its massive intelligence apparatus, its extensive legal capabilities, its investigative and police powers, its ability to influence the other branches of government, among many others, without the accompanying strategic vision and political will, all these assets will be wasted. The result of which will see the pro-China camp increase its influence in the country until it ultimately recaptures state power.

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Treason in the Philippines
Feb 14, 2026

Dela Rosa, Go named as Duterte’s co-perpetrators in ICC charge sheet

The ICC document said the handlers reported to a combination of police and co-perpetrators, in particular, Dela Rosa, Danao and Sonny Buenaventura, a police officer and Duterte’s driver and bodyguard, and Go, who, in turn, reported to Duterte, whose approval was required for DDS members to conduct killings in Davao City.

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Dela Rosa, Go named as Duterte’s co-perpetrators in ICC charge sheet
Feb 14, 2026

‘Overhaul global approach to drugs,’ says international advocacy group

IDPC report: The most notorious example is the national anti-drug campaign in the Philippines, which began in June 2016 at the explicit instructions of then President Rodrigo Duterte, immediately upon his taking office. Four years later, the OHCHR (Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights) set the conservative estimate for the number of killings at 8,663, whilst noting that some estimates were three times higher. The use of lethal force has continued to be a hallmark of drug policing in the Philippines beyond the Duterte administration.

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‘Overhaul global approach to drugs,’ says international advocacy group
Feb 12, 2026

BBM tops sycophancy branding

Let us eat BBM rice, live in a BBM housing unit, buy medicine at a Botika at Bakuna para sa Mamamayan outlet, and get a BBM haircut. While it is unlikely that Bongbong has explicitly ordered his underlings (and their underlings) to come up with (P)BBM programs, he certainly is not discouraging them from naming things after him

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BBM tops sycophancy branding
Feb 10, 2026

Tsinador, that brilliant new word coined

Llamas used the term,Tsinador, to describe certain political leaders and influencers whom he accused of prioritizing Chinese interests over Philippine sovereignty, specifically regarding the West Philippine Sea.

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Tsinador, that brilliant new word coined