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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Trump tried to corrupt 2016 election

Trump tried to corrupt 2016 election.....»»

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NEDA cuts PHL additional rice import for 2016 by 25%

By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government will reduce by roughly one-fourth its planned additional volume of rice imports for the first semester of 2016 meant to boost........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Marcos inaction emboldens local officials to justify ‘drug war’ killings — rights group

In March, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte announced his campaign against illegal drugs, the same strategy employed by his father, Rodrigo Duterte, both during his time as mayor of the southern Philippine city and later during his presidency from 2016 to 2022......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Duterte has stopped taking fentanyl before becoming President — Panelo

MANILA, Philippines —  Former President Rodrigo Duterte stopped taking Fentanyl even before his election as the chief executive of the country in 2016, according to his then chief legal counsel, Salvador Panelo. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday alleged that the former president is taking fentanyl. In a text message to INQUIRER.net, Panelo reiterated.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

LGBTQ member na nag-viral matapos rumampa sa presinto, asensado na ngayon

SIGURADONG maraming na-inspire sa kuwento ng isang member ng LGBTQIA+ community na nag-viral noon sa presinto ng Pasay City. Taong 2016 nang mag-trending sa social media si Deo Balbuena, o mas kilala ngayon bilang si Diwata, matapos masangkot sa gulo at sumugod sa presinto ng pulisya. Sa napanood naming video, talaga namang rumampa si Diwata.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Rising heat prompts more Metro Manila LGUs to suspend in-person classes

MANILA, Philippines — The scorching heat has prompted more local government units in Metro Manila  from announcing the suspension of in-person school classes on Wednesday, April 24. The suspension of face-to-face classes and the shift to online or asynchronous mode for April 24 have been announced by the following cities in separate advisories: READ MORE:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Missing person’s remains discovered in Boljoon barangay

Missing person’s remains discovered in Boljoon barangay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

SC reminds: VAWC may be committed by any person

Violence against women and children may be committed by any person of any gender, the Supreme Court said. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Man asks family to visit him after being arrested with another person for gathering firewood

Man asks family to visit him after being arrested with another person for gathering firewood.....»»

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22 Cebu towns, cities suspend in-person classes

22 Cebu towns, cities suspend in-person classes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

10 Cebu LGUs suspend in-person classes

10 Cebu LGUs suspend in-person classes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

LGUs suspend in-person classes due to heat

LGUs suspend in-person classes due to heat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Detainee escapes for one day, caught again in Danao City

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While eating inside an establishment before his scheduled court hearing in Danao City, Cebu, a Person Under Police Custody (PUPC) was able to escape from police officers escorting him on Tuesday morning, April 2. However, he was apprehended once again after one day. The arrested person was identified as 41-year-old Rodel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

DepEd: Hot weather prompts schools to suspend in-person classes

MANILA, Philippines — Several cities and municipalities have opted for alternative mode of delivering classes and have suspended in-person classes due to the scorching hot weather, as revealed by the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday. According to DepEd, 13 total cities and municipalities implemented alternative delivery mode (ADM) classes in the regions of Ilocos,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

WWDC 2024 Will Include In-Person Special Event at Apple Park

Apple Shakes Things Up with Virtual WWDC Event In a surprising move, Apple announced that it will not be holding its traditional in-person Worldwide Developers.....»»

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Most wanted person yields P1.4-M shabu

Most wanted person yields P1.4-M shabu.....»»

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DepEd 7: School heads can suspend in-person classes in hot weather

DepEd 7: School heads can suspend in-person classes in hot weather.....»»

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