THOSE WE LOST

Remembering the victims of the drug war in the Philippines

The true meaning of things

Those We Lost is an online memorial to the victims of the so-called war on drugs in the Philippines. It tells their stories based on news accounts or interviews with their loved ones.

An illustration of a boy staring at a young man inside a coffin
An illustration of a boy staring at a young man inside a coffin

Remembering and seeking justice

Light the fire
A digital image of a burning piece of paper revealing arms raised in prottestA digital image of a burning piece of paper revealing arms raised in prottest
Immortalise the dead

Read the stories of some of the victims of the fake drug war that Duterte waged on the Filipino people during his presidency.

A collage of the painted portraits of some of the drug war victims features in this memorialA collage of the painted portraits of some of the drug war victims features in this memorial

Media library

Interview clips and media assets

Connect with us

Reach out to share stories or learn more about our mission to honour the victims of the drug war in the Philippines.