The Unfinished Drug War

by Brianna Piazza crime

SBS Dateline, August 2026

With the Philippines’ ex-President set to face a landmark trial for crimes against humanity, Dateline investigates the legacy of Duterte’s controversial war on drugs. Will history repeat itself?

Watch full episode on SBS On Demand: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/news-series/dateline/season-2026/dateline-s2026-ep21/2507370563612

Joan’s father, Constantino, was killed during Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs when she was just 10. His death has never been investigated. Credit: SBS Dateline / Simon Phegan

*Brianna Piazza contributed to this documentary as an Associate Producer

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Brianna Piazza

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