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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......»»
Mendiola massacre victims honored by continuing demands for peace talks, genuine agrarian reform
“Our commitment to lasting peace never ended. For the martyrs of Mendiola, we continue to assert peace talks [in different administrations] together with the KMP, and we acknowledge the recent breakthroughs in the Oslo Joint Statement, a sign for the resumption of peace talks." The post Mendiola massacre victims honored by continuing demands for peace talks, genuine agrarian reform appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
US defense secretary meeting with Pacific allies in Hawaii
pentagon - U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was in Hawaii on Thursday to meet with leaders from Australia, Japan and the Philippines amid increasing concerns about Chinese military aggression in the Pacific.Defense officials said the talks would continue the allies' "historic progress" on cooperation in their defense industries and military activities, including air and missile defense.Bradley Bowma.....»»
Swedens Defense Ministry Causes Panic with Dire War Warning – The Daily Guardian
Title: “Swedish Defense Officials Warn of Impending Conflict as NATO Membership Looms” In a shocking revelation, Swedish defense officials have issued a warning regarding the.....»»
NDFP consultants welcome return of peace talks to national level
Detained National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace consultants welcome reported dialogues to revive stalled formal peace negotiations with the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Government of the Republic of the Philippines, expressing hope to join the talks if efforts succeed. The post NDFP consultants welcome return of peace talks to national level appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Youth groups condemn Marcos, Duterte ‘word war’ amid cha-cha talks
"We maintain that the two rallies are not expressions of the genuine calls and struggles of the Filipino masses" The post Youth groups condemn Marcos, Duterte ‘word war’ amid cha-cha talks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Philippines, US discuss EDCA site logistics
Defense officials of the Philippines and the United States met to discuss the logistics capabilities in Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites, the Department of National Defense said yesterday......»»
Rights group: Terror tag vs peace consultants shows ‘duplicity of Marcos in pursuing talks’
The resolutions against the two women NDFP consultants and the revolutionary groups were issued soon after the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration and the NDFP issued a joint statement on Nov. 28, 2023 declaring their intention to pursue the peace talks. The post Rights group: Terror tag vs peace consultants shows ‘duplicity of Marcos in pursuing talks’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
3 ex-NABCOR officials get 8 years for graft
The Sandiganbayan has sentenced three officials of the now defunct state firm National Agribusiness Corp. (NABCOR) to up to eight years in prison over the allegedly anomalous procurement of P95.5 million worth of post-harvest facilities and equipment in 2007 to 2008......»»
PLDT cited among world’s best procurement teams
The country’s largest integrated telco, PLDT, is among the global organizations recognized at the prestigious World Procurement Awards 2024, for having achieved procurement excellence......»»
NFA hikes local palay procurement
State-run National Food Authority purchased over 2,000 metric tons of palay or unmilled rice in March, more than triple than what it bought in February, but remained below its procurement target......»»
Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended
Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended.....»»
North Korea’s leader says he has no desire for talks with South Korean gov’t
North Korea’s leader says he has no desire for talks with South Korean gov’t.....»»
Defense, disaster reduction efforts highlight OCD s Canadian partnership
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Embassy of Canada officials held a dialogue on areas of cooperation, focusing on the former’s priority programs in civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM)......»»
Indo-Russia defense venture in talks with Saudi Arabia
BrahMos Aerospace, advanced cruise missile manufacturers, have $7bn in orders from India and other countries BrahMos Aerospace, a joint India-Russia venture which produces supersonic cruise missiles for maritime, aerial, and land-based platforms, is in talks with Saudi Arabia, TASS news agency reported citing an offic.....»»
Indo-Russia defense venture in talks with Saudi Arabia
BrahMos Aerospace, advanced cruise missile manufacturers, have $7bn in orders from India and other countries BrahMos Aerospace, a joint India-Russia venture which produces supersonic cruise missiles for maritime, aerial, and land-based platforms, is in talks with Saudi Arabia, TASS news agency reported citing an offic.....»»
United States, Philippine defense officials discuss maritime capabilities
Opportunities to support the Philippines’ maritime capabilities have been discussed by the United States and Philippine defense officials......»»
Duterte urged to stop secession talks
A lawmaker from Mindanao yesterday called for a stop to talks about separating the region from the rest of the Philippines, saying that even President Marcos has already made clear his position on the matter......»»
Benitez seeking re-election as Bacolod mayor, Paduano says
Benitez seeking re-election as Bacolod mayor, Paduano says.....»»