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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

Drop Cha-Cha bid ‘and everything will be heaven tomorrow,’ Duterte tells Marcos

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 31 January)— Former president Rodrigo Duterte said “everything will be heaven tomorrow” and “happy days are here again” if President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. drops “like a hot potato” attempts to change the 1987 Constitution through People’s Initiative. Duterte, in a press conference Tuesday night at the Grand Men Seng hotel, also […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 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

Blame the Boomers, not Gen X-Y-Z

Employers nowadays complain about the “new generation” of employees who behave more like transient or transit passengers at an airport rather than long-term staff in companies......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Bad faith

It’s amazing how an existential threat can unite a chamber whose members normally behave like independent republics......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Iloilo is the Most Affordable Tourist Destination in the Philippines

With many across Asia looking forward to long weekends and holidays in the coming weeks, the digital travel platform Agoda reveals the tourist destinations with the cheapest accommodations on average. Travelers looking for some of the best deals in Asia are best off in Udon Thani, Thailand. While in the Philippines, it’s Iloilo where travelers […].....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Emerging tourist markets give Cebu hope

Emerging tourist markets give Cebu hope.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

7K ka tourist police ipakatap

7K ka tourist police ipakatap.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

January 2024 Filipino tourist arrivals in Hong Kong breach pre-pandemic numbers

Filipino tourist arrivals in Hong Kong,China just surpassed the pre-pandemic numbers for the month of January......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Some top tourist spots in Visayas have high coliform level

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Some of the top tourist spots in Central Visayas have poor water quality that might be unfit for swimming, prompting the Regional Development Council here (RDC-7) to urge the government to take action. There are three sites in the region wherein high levels of fecal coliform have been detected. These are.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

PNP mopatuman og hugot nga seguridad sa mga tourist destination

PNP mopatuman og hugot nga seguridad sa mga tourist destination.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Detailed action plan prepared to project Uttar Pradesh as Most Favourite Tourist Destination

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 31 (ANI): In a bid to position Uttar Pradesh as a 'premier global tourist destination,' Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government is set to showcase 'Brand UP' and 'Destination UP' at 12 major international trade fairs and travel expos. According to Chief Minister Yogi's vision, a detailed action plan has been prepared to project Uttar Pradesh as 'Brand UP' and as the 'Most Favou.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

3 Northern Luzon cities named ‘Asean Clean Tourist Cities’

Three cities in Northern Luzon were recognized as “clean tourist cities” in Southeast Asia......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, March 14.  Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP The provincial government of Bohol wants to find out how the controversial resort located within the famous Chocolate Hills.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders

Human rights group Karapatan, said there are at least 91 individuals who have been charged with violations of the ATA and Republic Act No. 10168 or the law on the prevention and suppression of terrorist financing. There are also at least 27 political prisoners charged under both laws. The post Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Bomb scare in Mandaue similar to Metro Manila; police tells public not to panic

Bomb scare in Mandaue similar to Metro Manila; police tells public not to panic.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

‘Prevent acts of Genocide in Gaza,’ int’l court tells Israel

“This is a landmark ruling, though short of an actual ceasefire order, that places the burden on Israel and the entire world, to ensure that genocide is not committed." The post ‘Prevent acts of Genocide in Gaza,’ int’l court tells Israel appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 27th, 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

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

Baste Duterte tells Marcos: My father gave yours a hero’s burial

'My father allowed their father to be buried,' says the Davao City mayor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024