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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

Mayor orders probe on alleged consumption of confiscated fish by CLO Enforcement Team

Mayor orders probe on alleged consumption of confiscated fish by CLO Enforcement Team.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

PhilHealth members’ contribution rises to 5% in 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members will see a premium contribution hike from four to five percent this year. The increase is in line with the Universal Health Care (UHC) law, according to PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Ledesma, Jr. “Kailangan natin ng pondo para matugunan ang ating mga nasimulang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

ILO: Billions of workers exposed to excessive heat

Over 2.4 billion workers in the Philippines and other countries are exposed to excessive heat that may lead to illnesses and injuries, according to the International Labor Organization......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

ILO: Billions of workers exposed to excessive heat

Over 2.4 billion workers in the Philippines and other countries are exposed to excessive heat that may lead to illnesses and injuries, according to the International Labor Organization......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

DTI says Marcos overseas trips starting to yield results  amid growing foreign investments

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s pitches to world leaders during his overseas trips have started to bear fruit, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Duterte orders no penalty for school teacher who berated students

Duterte orders no penalty for school teacher who berated students.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

DOJ orders probe into alleged issuance of work visas to fake companies

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday said that he asked the Bureau of Immigration to investigate its legal department following its issuance of work visas to alleged "fake" corporations and sole proprietorships......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 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

ICC can t probe Philippines drug war, Marcos tells Germany s Scholz

MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor. Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany. Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Solon wants to pause PhilHealth contributions for minimum wage earners

A lawmaker is seeking a temporary suspension of the PhilHealth premium contributions for minimum wage earners to utilize the unspent funds of the state insurer to subsidize the premiums of low-income individuals......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

PhilHealth premium hike still under review — Palace

Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to greenlight any increase in PhilHealth’s premium rates to ensure the fairness of any additional cost for its members......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Group seeks suspension of PhilHealth premium hike

With the financial difficulties that workers continue to face, the labor group Federation of Free Workers is seeking suspension of the increase in premiums for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. or PhilHealth this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Hindi namin magagamit : OFWs demand 5% PhilHealth premium hike scrapped

The biggest organization of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and migrant Filipinos slammed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration for increasing members’ premium contribution to PhilHealth from 4% to 5% this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

PhilHealth may handog na libreng mammogram, breast ultrasound tests

GOOD news ngayong ipinagdiriwang ang Women’s Month! Ayon sa Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), magkakaroon ng libreng mammogram at breast ultrasound tests ang mga babaeng miyembro simula sa Hulyo. Kada taon pwedeng i-avail ang nasabing serbisyo sa ilalim ng breast cancer prevention and detection package. Ang magandang balita ay kinumpirma mismo ng chief executive officer.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

PhilHealth members get SM shopping discount

A shopping discount awaits members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. at all SM branches nationwide as part of PhilHealth’s 29th anniversary tomorrow......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

PhilHealth conducts healthcare summit

PhilHealth conducts healthcare summit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

DOH supak sa umento sa Philhealth premium

DOH supak sa umento sa Philhealth premium.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Premium sa Philhealth misaka sa Enero 1

Premium sa Philhealth misaka sa Enero 1.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Cong. Pulong Duterte got P51-B budget in three years

It was his own statement about having his district budget reduced this year that got House members to probe and discover that Davao City First District Representative Paolo ‘Pulong’ Duterte, son of former President Rodrigo Duterte, had received P51 billion in the past years......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024