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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......»»
Roundup: Malaysian PM right to stress autonomy in foreign policy: analysts
Roundup: Malaysian PM right to stress autonomy in foreign policy: analysts.....»»
Birdie-binge puts Tabuena in hunt after 65 in Malaysian Open
Miguel Tabuena endured a scrambling finish to save a brilliant backside start, shooting a six-under 65 and pulling within two off clubhouse leader Kevin Yuan halfway through the Malaysian Open......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 14
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities recovered the bodies of two individuals, who were killed in an aircraft crash on Tuesday. The two victims are Malaysians aged 30 and 42 and had died at the place of the incident, Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said in a statement late Tuesday. (Malaysia-Plane Crash-Death) - - - - KUALA LUMPUR -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been.....»»
Malaysian airline Capital A records load factor of 88 pct in FY2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian airline group Capital A, formerly AirAsia, has achieved a robust group load factor of 88 percent for the fiscal year of 2023, a year-on-year increase of 5 percentage points. Capital A said in a statement on Wednesday that the load factor showed the return of strong travel demand, which was aligned with the group's effort to inject capacity back into the market and rein.....»»
Malaysian airline Capital A records load factor of 88 pct in FY2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian airline group Capital A, formerly AirAsia, has achieved a robust group load factor of 88 percent for the fiscal year of 2023, a year-on-year increase of 5 percentage points. Capital A said in a statement on Wednesday that the load factor showed the return of strong travel demand, which was aligned with the group's effort to inject capacity back into the market and rein.....»»
Political Dynasty
By: Ferdz M. Brizo / FB Eye I am one of those in favor of amending the Constitution, provided that the first action taken is on the political dynasty provision, which should be engraved in the Constitution to prohibit political dynasties. This is one of the most crucial provisions that should have a fixed policy […] The post Political Dynasty appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
‘She’s one of my biggest inspirations’: James Reid shares experience being styled by girlfriend Issa Pressman
James Reid is no longer holding back when it comes to girlfriend Issa Pressman......»»
Where have all the nurses gone?
I could write about the country’s female tycoons who have grown their fathers’ businesses to dizzying heights, including Tessie Sy-Coson, Helen Yuchengco-Dee, Robina Gokongwei and Josephine Gotianun-Yap; or I could write about the Dumaliang sisters who staunchly defend that piece of paradise known as Masungi Georeserve; or I could write about our Filipina athletes waving the flag around the globe......»»
Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments
A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»
Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments
A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»
On love month, President Marcos urges Pinoys to love self
As Filipinos mark the month of love this February, President Marcos reminded them to practice self-love and look after their own health......»»
46 AFP generals, flag officers get CA approval
he appointments of 46 generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines have been approved ad interim by the Commission on Appointments......»»
Skier Rabe Philippines flag-bearer in YOG
Freestyle skier Laetaz Amihan Rabe will be the Philippines’ flag-bearer during the parade of athletes in the opening ceremony of the fourth Winter Youth Olympic Games on Friday evening that will be held simultaneously at the Gangneung Oval and PyeongChang Dome......»»
14-year-old skier Laetaz Rabe carries PH flag for 2024 Winter Youth Olympics
Laetaz Amihan Rabe, a 14-year-old Filipina skier based in Switzerland, earns flag-bearing honors for the three-member Philippine delegation in the upcoming Winter Youth Olympics in Gangwon, South Korea.....»»
Sara: No political discussions with Marcos Jr., Duterte
Vice President Sara Duterte has neither been discussing with her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, nor with President Marcos any of her political plans or stand on national issues......»»
VP Sara mum on political issues
AMID the current political issues Vice President Sara Duterte is facing due to her stand on national issues, she has not discussed it with her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte nor with her UniTeam running mate, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr......»»
College instructor sacked over triggering remarks about self-harm
A faculty member from a university in Cebu has been dismissed after an audio recording of him encouraging students to engage in self-harm went viral on social media......»»
Rama ‘worried’ about Duterte-Marcos dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama expressed concern about the ongoing political dispute in the country between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The issue has become a matter of concern for Rama, given his personal relationship with both Duterte and Marcos, whom he considers “friends.” He.....»»
‘Dehumanizing and traumatic’ | Kin of political prisoners assail strip search
Gloria Almonte, 63, wife of political prisoner Dionisio Almonte, is one of those who experienced the “degrading and traumatic” strip search at the New Bilibid Prison (NPB) when she opted to visit her husband on April 21, around 1:45 pm. The post ‘Dehumanizing and traumatic’ | Kin of political prisoners assail strip search appeared first on Bulatlat......»»