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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

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

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

FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund

Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned her confidential fund to government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for an […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund

Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned any confidential funds to the government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 16th, 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

Survey shows Dabawenyos want FPRRD to return to public service

NEARLY nine out of 10 Dabawenyos expressed a desire for former President and Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to return to public service, according to a survey conducted by the University of Mindanao Institute of Popular Opinion (IPO)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Mayor orders surveillance for vaccine-preventable diseases

Mayor orders surveillance for vaccine-preventable diseases.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Lazatin orders school road safety projects

Lazatin orders school road safety projects.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Lazatin orders school road safety projects

Lazatin orders school road safety projects.....»»

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Lazatin orders school road safety projects

Lazatin orders school road safety projects.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Lazatin orders school road safety projects

Lazatin orders school road safety projects.....»»

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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

Guv orders work on CBRT stopped

Guv orders work on CBRT stopped.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’

Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Rama orders MCWD to stop digging without permit

Rama orders MCWD to stop digging without permit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Marcos orders PCG, BFAR to maintain presence in Bajo de Masinloc

Marcos orders PCG, BFAR to maintain presence in Bajo de Masinloc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Garcia orders DPWH to stop Metro Cebu Expressway project

Garcia orders DPWH to stop Metro Cebu Expressway project.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Mandaue road rage drivers to get show cause orders

Mandaue road rage drivers to get show cause orders.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Show cause orders sa 2 ka driver sa road rage

Show cause orders sa 2 ka driver sa road rage.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024