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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......»»
DENR keen on Israeli technology for water supply in island barangays
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is keen on adopting Israeli technology to provide affordable and accessible water to some 65-island barangays whose residents do not have sustainable water supply......»»
House not keen on backing Senate’s wage hike
Officials of the House of Representatives are not keen on supporting the Senate-approved P100 legislated wage hike, citing reasons such as the capacity of employers to implement the measure......»»
Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people
Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves are moving 20% more slowly — meaning more people stay hot longer — and they are happening 67%.....»»
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......»»
Pope Francis meets Vietnam political delegation, wants to visit the country
The Vatican's foreign minister, says '... I think the Holy Father is keen to go and certainly the Catholic community in Vietnam is very happy to want the Holy Father to go. I think it (a papal trip) would send a very good message to the region'.....»»
Asian qualifying results for 2026 FIFA World Cup
BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Following are Thursday's results in Asian qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico: Group A At Doha Qatar bt Kuwait 3-0 At Abha, Saudi Arabia Afghanistan tied India 0-0 Group B At Tokyo Japan bt DPR Korea 1-0 At Yangon Myanmar tied Syria 1-1 Group C At Seoul South Korea tied T.....»»
GCash sets sights on further international expansion
With GCash Overseas, Filipinos in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Kuwait, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia can now download and use the GCash app, whether they have Philippine SIMs or local mobile phone numbers in the countries or territories where they live......»»
Brother of slain OFW Jullebee Ranara says Kuwaiti law too lenient on killer
The appellate court in Kuwait upholds the 16-year prison sentence for the teenager who killed Ranara, a Filipino domestic worker.....»»
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.....»»
Mayor Baste not keen on running for national post
DAVAO City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte is not interested in running for any higher posts in the upcoming 2025 elections......»»
Joy, Ethan reunion? Cathy Garcia, Star Cinema officials visit Canada after Hong Kong trip
Blockbuster film director Cathy Garcia-Sampana visited Canada with Star Cinema's officials after their recent trip in Hong Kong. .....»»
Jennylyn bad trip sa fake FB na pinagkakakitaan ang anak: Mali po yan!
NA-BAD trip ang Kapuso actress na si Jennylyn Mercado nang madiskubre ang paggamit ng isang Facebook page sa mga litrato ng kanyang pamilya. Binalaan ni Jennylyn at ng kanyang talent management na Aguila Entertainment ang naturang FB account kung saan nakabandera ang photos nila ng asawang si Dennis Trillo at ng anak nilang si Dylan.....»»
Davraa newbies earn a trip to Cebu Palarong Pambansa 2024
Davraa newbies earn a trip to Cebu Palarong Pambansa 2024.....»»
The Wallenberg whirlwind trip
It may have been a quick three-day trip to the Philippines of a member of Sweden’s richest business family, but Mr. Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of both SEB, a leading North European financial group with a current market value of $30.61 billion (approximately P1.7 trillion) as of March 2024, and Saab, a prominent Swedish defense and security company with a market value of $10.36 billion (roughly P580.18 billion) as of the same period, managed to pack in several key meetings on his second day......»»
Marcos trip Down Under allows revisit to sweet spots
President Marcos’ latest overseas trip allowed him to revisit his favorite spots in the country where he took some rest after a grueling yet successful campaign for the presidency in 2022......»»
TUCP: Let’s end ‘guilt trip’ vs. labor
TUCP: Let’s end ‘guilt trip’ vs. labor.....»»
Ivana Alawi to give away all-expense paid trip to Taylor Swift Singapore concert
Actress Ivana Alawi is giving away a VIP ticket and an all-expense paid trip to Singapore for Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" concert. .....»»
Ivana mamimigay ng ‘all-expense paid trip’ sa Singapore para sa Eras Tour
ANG bongga ng bagong paandar ng Kapamilya sexy actress-vlogger na si Ivana Alawi para sa kanyang mga fans at social media followers. In-announce ng YouTuber na pipili siya ng isang lucky Taylor Swift fan na makakatanggap ng all-expense paid trip sa Singapore para sa “Eras Tour” ng American singer-songwriter. Ibinandera ni Ivana sa kanyang.....»»
First time to travel alone! : Kathryn Bernardo enjoys 1st solo trip
Kathryn Bernardo's latest Instagram post shows she is having a good time on her first-ever solo trip abroad. .....»»