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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

PBBM idineklara July 17 bilang National CPR Day  

Idineklara ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang July 17 ng bawat taon bilang National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Day, ayon sa Presidential Communications Office (PCO) nitong Sabado, Marso 30. The post PBBM idineklara July 17 bilang National CPR Day   first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Marcos commits to sign NIR bill into law

President Marcos yesterday committed to sign a measure seeking to create the Negros Island Region, which is now being transmitted to Malacañang by the House of Representatives for his approval......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 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

Shared responsibility: DepEd told it can t help special needs children alone

House members frustrated over the stalled implementation of a landmark law for children with disabilities two years since its passage have urged the Department of Education to demand other agencies’ help in carrying out the law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

NGCP, ECCP sign deal to advance renewable energy development

In a landmark move toward fostering innovation and sustainability in the energy landscape of the country, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines have inked an agreement to formalize their commitment to mutually advocate the utilization of renewable energy resources in the Philippines to increase the country’s power supply and energy generation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Marcos Jr. signs law dividing Caloocan barangay into six

President Marcos has signed into law a measure dividing Barangay 176, also known as Bagong Silang, in Caloocan City into six separate and independent barangays......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

La Viña on Duterte’s advice to Quiboloy: “a good lawyer will advise to cooperate”

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) – “A good lawyer will advise Quiboloy to cooperate. No ifs and buts, no way around this,” Law professor and former Law dean Antonio La Viña said in reaction to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s advice to his friend and spiritual adviser Pastor Apollo Quiboloy to “get yourself arrested” instead […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Negros Island Region law set for signing

President Marcos is expected to sign the proposed Negros Island Region law, according to lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Expanded centenarian law set for signing

President Marcos is set to sign the expanded centenarian law tomorrow that would give P10,000 cash aid to the elderly for each age milestone and another P100,000 when they reach 100......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Marcos proclaims July 17 as National CPR Day

President Marcos has declared July 17 of every year as National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Day, citing the need to create awareness of the importance of knowing how to respond to health emergencies......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Marcos declares July 17 as ‘National CPR Day’

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has officially declared July 17 as “National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Day,” to promote health awareness across the country, according to the Presidential Communications Office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

DOH: P76.1B COVID-19 allowance for health workers released

These funds cover 8,549,207 claims from July 1, 2021 to July 20, 2023. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Inflation Rate (IR) in Eastern Visayas drops to 2.4 percent in July 2023

The Inflation Rate (IR) in Eastern Visayas slowed down further to 2.4 percent in July 2023 from 3.3 percent in June 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

PAL to add Manila-Cebu-Borongan flights starting July

PAL to add Manila-Cebu-Borongan flights starting July.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Marcos signs expanded Centenarian Law 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act 11982 on Monday granting benefits to octogenarians and nonagenarians. The law covers Filipinos residing in the Philippines or abroad......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

How safe is our space?

Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law) or the Republic Act No. 11313 was enacted into law in April 2019. It was signed by former President Rodrigo Duterte to increase protection against sexual harassment whether online or in the physical space. This covers all forms of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) committed in public spaces, educational or training institutions, workplaces, and online spaces......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 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

Marcos vows to sign Negros Island Region Act

Marcos vows to sign Negros Island Region Act.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos vows to sign Negros Island Region Act

Marcos vows to sign Negros Island Region Act.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024