Top 5 News This Week: Robin says youth are ‘weak’; the ‘Tsinators’; Bato, Bong Go are ‘co-perpetrators’

A pardoned convict and self-confessed former illegal drug user, Senator Robin Padilla sets off an avalanche of reactions by opining that today’s young people are weak. He is also among nine senators dubbed “Tsinators” by netizens for their penchant for speaking up for the interests of China, which has just banned some Filipino local government officials from its territories. Meanwhile, House lawmakers talk of supposed messages that link President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to flood control corruption.

The local high court countenances gay rights with a landmark ruling. The International Criminal Court tags senators Bato dela Rosa and Bong Go among Rodrigo Duterte’s co-perpetrators of crimes against humanity.

Read about the top news stories from February 8 to 14, 2026:

#5 [Related] The absurdity of Robin Padilla

#4 SC rules that same-sex couples may co-own properties. Why this matters.

#3 Lawmakers say they saw ‘messages’ showing Marcos knowledge of flood control kickbacks

#2 Beijing retaliates, bans Kalayaan town councilors from entering China

#1  ICC names Dela Rosa, Bong Go, Aguirre among 8 of Duterte’s co-perpetrators

Watch the video for a quick round-up of these stories. – Rappler.com

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