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FPRRD opposes disguised Charter change initiative

Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has vehemently opposed the disguised People’s Initiative for Charter change, denouncing the cash-for-signature campaign as repugnant and a disgraceful act during a YouTube interview with Banateros Brothers on January 22, 2024. Duterte emphasized his disapproval of the initiative, urging for it to be halted, particularly criticizing the payment of individuals to sign the documents. He warned that such actions could lead to a new Constitution that might destroy the nation and open avenues for political abuses. Duterte stressed the importance of democracy in the Philippines, asserting that those seeking to remain in power should go through the electoral process. He highlighted that a well-performing and non-corrupt individual would retain power, while those with poor performance would be ousted through the electoral process. Expressing satisfaction with the current Constitution, Duterte argued that it has contributed to stability, reducing conflicts with groups like the New People's Army (NPA). He strongly advised against meddling with the Constitution, cautioning that it would only bring trouble to the country. Duterte pledged active opposition to the initiative, stating that he would campaign against it. Additionally, residents of Calinan District, Vice President Sara Duterte, and Representatives Isidro Ungab and Paolo Pulong Duterte have also voiced opposition to the People's Initiative for Charter Change. Margarita Atty. Migs Nograles, the representative of the Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Partylist, alleged to have started the cha-cha signature campaign, has yet to issue an official statement on the matter as of the latest update. Related stories include the denouncement of alleged `vote buying’ in signing the petition for Cha-cha by Davao City lawmakers, Vice President Duterte's condemnation of the cash-for-signature drive, and a prayer rally against PI’s Cha-cha on Jan 28......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Sara won’t resign as Vice President , DepEd chief

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte will not resign from her posts, dispelling confusion over her supposed plan to run in the 2025 elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

MCWD leadership dispute: Daluz tells Lapid to resign

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lawyer Jose Daluz III, the chairman of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), has asked his colleague, Lawyer John Dx Lapid, to resign as head of the water district’s Customer Care Division. Daluz said Lapid “abandoned” his post after he accepted his appointment as the MCWD acting general manager by the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Duterte to Marcos: let’s take a drug test at the Luneta Park

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 January)—Former President Rodrigo Duterte dared President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take a drug test at the Luneta Park in Manila to prove to the public that he does not use illegal drugs. He said he is willing to take the drug test, too. “It is not me who will prove, […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

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

Sara: Baste quit call made out of ‘brotherly love’

Vice President Sara Duterte said she has not spoken to her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, about his call for President Marcos to resign, which she stressed was more out of “brotherly love” to protect her from the shabby treatment she has been receiving from people within the Palace inner circle......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Duterte warns Marcos of ouster like his father’s if charter change pushes through

'Kapag pinilit mo ito, lalabas ka ng Malacañang kagaya noong panahon na pinalayas kayo," Former president Rodrigo Duterte says in a scathing speech targeting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 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

UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding — Guterres

NEW YORK (Reuters) -United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vowed on Sunday to hold to account “any U.N. employee involved in acts of terror” after allegations that some refugee agency staffers were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. But Guterres implored governments to continue supporting the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) after.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

QC prosecutor’s office junks ‘grave threats’ rap vs Duterte

The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed the grave threats case filed by ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro against former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying there was insufficient evidence to prove his intent to harm her. Castro accused Duterte of threatening to kill her based on statements he made during two episodes of his show “Gikan sa Masa,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer

The fact-finding team on the disappearance of a labor organizer said that there are eyewitness reports that the Philippine military is involved. The post Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

‘No to Marcos ouster, secede in legal way, FPRRD clarifies

AMID his recent statements, former President Rodrigo Duterte clarified that he is not advocating for the removal of his successor, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Capital1 belles raring to prove themselves

Capital1 Solar Energy makes its initial foray in the Premier Volleyball League with a mix of young and veteran players out to prove themselves.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Apolinario to prove worth vs. Onjungta

Apolinario to prove worth vs. Onjungta.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Duterte dares Marcos Jr.: Let’s take drug test

The word war between President Marcos and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte continues, with the former leader on Tuesday challenging his successor to undergo a drug test to once and for all prove that he is not a cocaine user......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

VP Sara involved in “tokhang” formation, says ex-cop

VP Sara Duterte allegedly approved and designed the “Oplan Tokhang” operation against drug users and dealers during her term as Davao City Mayor, which allegedly involved burying drug suspects......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 6th, 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

Amid ouster rumors, Migz told: Deliver Cha-cha votes

Administration lawmakers yesterday challenged Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to fulfill his promise to President Marcos that he can muster the 18 votes needed for economic reforms in the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU

The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

TVJ may sama ng loob kay Anjo Yllana dahil sa pagre-resign sa Eat Bulaga?

PAYAG na payag ang veteran comedian na si Anjo Yllana na maging Dabarkads uli at mag-co-host sa longest-running noontime show na “Eat Bulaga.” Nami-miss na rin daw ng komedyante ang pagho-host kaya kung aalukin siya ng iconic trio na sina Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto at Joey de Leon na bumalik sa “Eat Bulaga” o “E.A.T.”,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024