A "friends-with-benefits" relationship is a dynamic in which two individuals engage in casual sexual or intimate activities without the expectation of a romantic commitment or an exclusive partnership. The relationship typically combines elements of friendship, such as mutual trust and companionship, with physical intimacy, while avoiding traditional romantic norms like dating, emotional dependence, or long-term commitment.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has an ongoing investigation into the alleged crimes against humanity committed during the Philippine "War on Drugs," initiated under former President Rodrigo Duterte's administration (2016–2022). Human rights groups estimate that the war resulted in over 6,000 officially recorded deaths during police operations, though unofficial figures—including extrajudicial killings—may exceed 30,000 victims.

The Philippines was a state party to the Rome Statute, which established the ICC, from 2011 to 2019. Duterte formally withdrew the Philippines from the ICC in March 2019, and the current administration under President Bongbong Marcos has opposed the ICC investigation, citing that the Philippines has a functional judicial system.

Under ICC rules, crimes committed while a country was a member remain under its jurisdiction.

The United Nations Security Council is the international body tasked with peace preservation. It has 5 permanent members with veto voting powers: USA, UK, France, Russia, and China