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VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
US military moving fuel closer to Taiwan
The American Embassy in Manila has confirmed a shipment from a naval base in Hawaii to a commercial site in the Philippines The US has confirmed that it has transferred large amounts of fuel from a military base in Hawaii to storage facilities across Southeast Asia. The announcement came after a Philippines senator ra.....»»
US military moving fuel closer to Taiwan
The American Embassy in Manila has confirmed a shipment from a naval base in Hawaii to a commercial site in the Philippines The US has confirmed that it has transferred large amounts of fuel from a military base in Hawaii to storage facilities across Southeast Asia. The announcement came after a Philippines senator ra.....»»
Sara reveals she will run in next polls
Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»
China’s military and government acquire Nvidia chips despite US ban
The sales by largely unknown Chinese suppliers highlight the difficulties Washington faces, despite its bans, in completely cutting off China's access to advanced US chips that could fuel breakthroughs in AI and sophisticated computers for its military.....»»
Stocks eke out gains, back at 6,900
The stock market eked out gains to move back up to the 6,900 level as investors continued to hunt for bargains......»»
Oil prices headed for weekly gains as Israel rejects ceasefire offer
(Reuters) – Oil prices rose in early trade on Friday, on track for weekly gains, with tensions persisting in the Middle East after Israel rejected a ceasefire offer from Hamas. Brent futures climbed 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $81.71 a barrel by 0119 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 17 cents, or.....»»
Philippine stocks rise after Wall Street gains
Philippine stocks rose yesterday, mirroring gains in the US market......»»
India s powerplay: The tide is turning in the Indo-Pacific
New Delhi's new island chain naval base will have far-reaching consequences for its military presence in the regionThe Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned its new base INS Jatayu at Minicoy Island of Lakshadweep to bolster its operational capabilities in the strategically impo.....»»
India s powerplay: The tide is turning in the Indo-Pacific
New Delhi's new island chain naval base will have far-reaching consequences for its military presence in the regionThe Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned its new base INS Jatayu at Minicoy Island of Lakshadweep to bolster its operational capabilities in the strategically impo.....»»
Myanmar’s military gov’t. to start drafting 5K people a month for military service
Myanmar’s military gov’t. to start drafting 5K people a month for military service.....»»
Japan, China bicker over Beijing s actions in Indo-Pacific
washington - China is challenging Japan's latest analysis of the threat posed to the Indo-Pacific region by Beijing as a hyped-up threat and false accusation.In the Japanese Foreign Ministry's annual Diplomatic Bluebook that was published Tuesday, China's military moves are described as posing 'the greatest strategic challenge,' according to Japanese media. An official English version has not been published......»»
BARMM leaders buck Duterte’s secession call
Leaders of different sectors in the Bangsamoro region yesterday rejected former president Rodrigo Duterte’s call for Mindanao independence, asserting that they will never ruin the gains of their peace process with the national government......»»
Bangsamoro folks reject Duterte’s Mindanao independence call
People from different sectors in the Bangsamoro region on Friday blatantly rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s call for Mindanao independence, asserting that they will never ever ruin the gains of their peace process with the national government......»»
LIVE UPDATES: Marcos-Duterte showdown? Manila, Davao rallies on January 28
Bookmark and refresh this page for the latest news and analysis on the events happening separately in Metro Manila and Davao.....»»
Development plan for MILF’s former main bastion gains support
Town mayors around the erstwhile iconic main enclave of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Maguindanao del Norte are ready to help push forward Malacañang’s 20-year development plan aiming to transform the area into an economic hub......»»
Lascañas, ex-cop, claims Sara Duterte ‘invented’ Tokhang
MANILA, Philippines — A confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) gunman claimed that “Oplan Tokhang,” the brutal “knock and plead” anti-drug operation carried out by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration was a brainchild of then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The confessed DDS gunman also claimed that the brother of then Mayor Sara Duterte, then Vice.....»»
China rebukes US deployment of missiles in Indo-Pacific
Beijing officials are decrying the deployment of U.S. medium-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region for the first time since the Cold War.China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, at a regular press briefing Thursday, said China 'expresses grave concern" and 'strongly opposes the U.S. ... strengthening forward deployment at China's doorstep to seek unilateral military advantage.'The U.S. military on.....»»
Universal Robina FY23 profit: P12.8-B (down 12%)
Universal Robina, the Gokongwei Family’s consumer foods manufacturer, posted an FY23 net income of P12.8 billion, which was down 12% from FY22’s P13.6 billion which URC said was a “high base” due to the gains recognized on the sale of land......»»
Duterte mulls PI for Mindanao secession
After accusing President Marcos of being behind the people’s initiative signature campaign to change the Constitution, former president Rodrigo Duterte has put forward the idea of Mindanao seceding from the rest of the Philippines......»»