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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

JK Labajo naantig ang puso sa mensahe ng faney na cabin crew

HINDI napigilan ng singer-actor na si JK Labajo na ibandera ang nakakaantig na mensaheng natanggap mula sa isang faney na cabin crew. Sa kanyang X (dating Twitter) account, in-upload niya ang naturang mensahe sa kanya ng tagahanga. Makikitang nakasulat pa nga sa isang tissue paper ang naturang mensahe ng cabin crew kay JK. “Minahal kita.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Crew of Iran-Held Tanker Safe, Greek Owners Say

Athens, Greece - The crew of a tanker seized by Iran's navy this week in a row with the United States are safe, the vessel's Greek owners said on Sunday.Empire Navigation said in a statement that an associate had contacted Iranian authorities and reported that 'all the crew members on board the St. Nikolas are safe and in good health.'The company added that it had not been itself able to directly contact.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 15th, 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

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: 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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Make public schools local

It is obvious that we need more than the million plus DepEd bureaucracy to fast track the resurrection of our international reputation badly tarnished by results of recent international tests placing our children at the bottom of a list of many countries in terms of reading and math skills. More than our bruised national ego, our learning poverty of 90 percent dooms the economic future of our country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 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

Japan Navy helicopters crash: Major search operation ongoing

A major search operation continued off Japan on Monday for seven people missing after two navy helicopters apparently collided over the weekend, with one crew member confirmed dead. The SH-60K helicopters each with four crew on board were conducting submarine location drills late on Saturday off the Izu Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Ten ships.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

4 Filipinos among crew members of container ship seized by Iranian authorities

4 Filipinos among crew members of container ship seized by Iranian authorities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Cebu-based dance crew SZHD to ignite World Supremacy Battlegrounds 2024

Cebu-based dance crew SZHD to ignite World Supremacy Battlegrounds 2024.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Philippines requests Iran for release of 18 crew members

The Philippines reiterated its request to Iran to release the 18 Filipino crew members of an oil tanker seized by Iran’s navy in the Gulf of Oman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

WATCH: Sinulog Best Dance Crew 2024 performance

The Sinulog Best Dance Crew for 2024 performed at last Sunday’s Sinulog sa Sugbo 2024 stadium in South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Owner: Iran Releases Crew Member of Seized Greek Tanker

Athens, Greece - One crew member of an oil tanker seized by Iran last week in the Gulf of Oman has been released and is on his way to Athens, the vessel's Greek owner said Thursday.Eighteen Filipinos and one Greek were on the St. Nikolas, which is now anchored near the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas.'The Greek cadet, escorted by Greece's ambassador in Iran, is on a flight to return home,' the ship's owner E.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Merchant vessel tilts, 13 crew rescued

Merchant vessel tilts, 13 crew rescued.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Age Is Just a Number

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purDon’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12ity. 1 Timothy 4:12.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News11 hr. 46 min. ago

Speech ni Vice sa ‘Showtime’ kapareho raw sa litanya ni Darryl Yap?

NAPAG-USAPAN nina Nanay Cristy Fermin at Romel Chika sa “Cristy Ferminute” kanina sa Radyo 5 92.3 TRUE FM na ang speech ni Vice Ganda sa “It’s Showtime” ay kinopya raw kay Direk Darryl Yap. “Si Vice hindi pa kumukibo kung kinopya niya ‘yung litanya niya kay direk Darryl Yap. Ang dami-dami, kalat na kalat na.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Speech ni Vice sa ‘Showtime’ kapareho raw sa litanya ni Darryl Yap?

NAPAG-USAPAN nina Nanay Cristy Fermin at Romel Chika sa “Cristy Ferminute” kanina sa Radyo 5 92.3 TRUE FM na ang speech ni Vice Ganda sa “It’s Showtime” ay kinopya raw kay Direk Darryl Yap. “Si Vice hindi pa kumukibo kung kinopya niya ‘yung litanya niya kay direk Darryl Yap. Ang dami-dami, kalat na kalat na.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Cebu City legislators want probe on unregistered motor bancas

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The privilege speech of Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover, Jr. during the council’s regular session on Jan. 24 led the other legislators to meet with the representatives of Naval Forces Central (Navforcen), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Maritime Industry Authority (Marina). In Alcover’s privilege speech, he recalled the incident that happened on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Probe free speech violations, UN rapporteur urged

Various groups yesterday urged United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan to investigate violations on Filipinos’ rights to free speech and expression during her upcoming visit next week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024