Day: February 14, 2026
From โNanlabanโ To The Hague: How A Liloy Killing Reached The International Criminal Court
I remember the first time I heard about the killing of three youngsters in Barangay Overview, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte in 2016. It was described to me in the familiar language of the drug war โ nanlaban. They fought back, the police said. Case closed. But something about it refused to rest. In those years
From Martyr to Modern Romance: The Origins of Valentineโs Day
Every February 14, couples exchange flowers, chocolates, and handwritten notes in celebration of Valentineโs Day. But the day had roots in martyrdom, medieval poetry, and possibly even ancient Roman fertility rites long before it became a billion-dollar industry built around red roses and heart-shaped boxes. A feast for a martyr Valentineโs Day began as a
ICC Clears Way For Duterte Trial As Families Of Slain Drug War Victims Await Justice
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ The family of 19-year-old Anwar Sawadjaan, who was killed alongside friends Noel Rey Bacalso (22) and Angelo Hofer (20) in 2016, is among the drug war victims hoping for justice as the International Criminal Court (ICC) clears the way for the confirmation of charges hearing against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
11 High-Powered Firearms Seized After Moro Group Clashes In Bangsamoro Town
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Police and soldiers seized 11 military-grade firearms, including an M60 machine gun, from members of two rival Moro groups following clashes in a newly created Bangsamoro town in Cotabato province, authorities said Friday, as efforts continue to peacefully settle the dispute. Officials of the Police Regional OfficeโBangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) and
5 BIFF Members, Including 2 Bomb Makers, Surrender In Maguindanao del Norte
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Five members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), including two bomb-making experts, surrendered to authorities in Maguindanao del Norte on Friday, February 13. The former rebels formally renounced their ties with the BIFF during a ceremony held at the municipal hall of Sultan Kudarat town, attended by Mayor Shameem Mastura
โGreen Cometโ C/2024 E1 (Wierzchoล) Nears Earth, May Be Flung Into Interstellar Space
A bright โgreen cometโ roughly the size of a small city is set to make its closest approach to Earth next week.ย Scientists say it may eventually be ejected from the solar system โ never to return. The comet, officially designated C/2024 E1 (Wierzchoล), was discovered in March 2024 by Polish astronomer Kacper Wierzchoล using
