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FPRRD opposes disguised Charter change initiative
Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has vehemently opposed the disguised People’s Initiative for Charter change, denouncing the cash-for-signature campaign as repugnant and a disgraceful act during a YouTube interview with Banateros Brothers on January 22, 2024. Duterte emphasized his disapproval of the initiative, urging for it to be halted, particularly criticizing the payment of individuals to sign the documents. He warned that such actions could lead to a new Constitution that might destroy the nation and open avenues for political abuses. Duterte stressed the importance of democracy in the Philippines, asserting that those seeking to remain in power should go through the electoral process. He highlighted that a well-performing and non-corrupt individual would retain power, while those with poor performance would be ousted through the electoral process. Expressing satisfaction with the current Constitution, Duterte argued that it has contributed to stability, reducing conflicts with groups like the New People's Army (NPA). He strongly advised against meddling with the Constitution, cautioning that it would only bring trouble to the country. Duterte pledged active opposition to the initiative, stating that he would campaign against it. Additionally, residents of Calinan District, Vice President Sara Duterte, and Representatives Isidro Ungab and Paolo Pulong Duterte have also voiced opposition to the People's Initiative for Charter Change. Margarita Atty. Migs Nograles, the representative of the Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Partylist, alleged to have started the cha-cha signature campaign, has yet to issue an official statement on the matter as of the latest update. Related stories include the denouncement of alleged `vote buying’ in signing the petition for Cha-cha by Davao City lawmakers, Vice President Duterte's condemnation of the cash-for-signature drive, and a prayer rally against PI’s Cha-cha on Jan 28......»»
Southern Philippine clash kills 2 suspected militants
MANILA, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Philippine security forces have killed two suspected militants in a clash in the southern Philippines, the military said on Sunday. In a report, the military said fighting broke out around 5 a.m. local time Saturday after troops chanced upon a group of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in a village in Maguindanao del Sur province. The BIFF militants fled after the fig.....»»
Southern Philippine clash kills 2 suspected militants
MANILA, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Philippine security forces have killed two suspected militants in a clash in the southern Philippines, the military said on Sunday. In a report, the military said fighting broke out around 5 a.m. local time Saturday after troops chanced upon a group of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in a village in Maguindanao del Sur province. The BIFF militants fled after the fig.....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 23 February 2024
VP Duterte visits soldiers wounded in clash with militants in Lanao Norte CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 23 February) – Vice President Sara Duterte visited the Camp Evangelista Station Hospital to give assistance to the soldiers who were wounded in the February 18 clash with the Dawla Islamiyah-Maute Group militants in Munai town, Lanao del […].....»»
Marcos: Philippines won’t be ‘cowed into silence, submission’ by China
“We seek no conflict with any nation, more so nations that purport and claim to be our friends but we will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience. Filipinos do not yield,” Marcos said. .....»»
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......»»
Trillanes rumesbak sa Duterte camp: ‘Sila ang kumita sa China’
Matapos akusahang ibinenta ang Scarborough Shoal sa China, rumesbak si dating Senador Antonio Trillanes IV at sinabing ang kampo ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang kumita dahil sa deal sa Beijing. The post Trillanes rumesbak sa Duterte camp: ‘Sila ang kumita sa China’ first appeared on Abante......»»
Binoldyak ng 2 ex-SC justice: Duterte sumuko sa China
Ayon kay dating Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, isinuko ni Duterte ang mga karapatan ng bansa sa Ayungin Shoal dahil sa kasunduan nito sa China. The post Binoldyak ng 2 ex-SC justice: Duterte sumuko sa China first appeared on Abante......»»
China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»
Militants got close to 20 meters in Lanao clash
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 22 February)—The Dawlah Islamiyah militants managed to creep up to 20 meters of the soldiers of the 44th Infantry Battalion in their attack in the mountains of Lanao del Norte on Sunday, dealing a heavy blow to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, a military official said. The ensuing […].....»»
6 soldiers, 2 suspected militants killed in clash in southern Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops have clashed with suspected militants in the southern Philippines, leaving six soldiers and two rebels dead and four other soldiers wounded, a military report said on Monday. The report said the fighting between troops and alleged members of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group erupted on Sunday afternoon in a village in Munai town in Lanao del Norte province. The.....»»
6 soldiers, 2 suspected militants killed in clash in southern Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops have clashed with suspected militants in the southern Philippines, leaving six soldiers and two rebels dead and four other soldiers wounded, a military report said on Monday. The report said the fighting between troops and alleged members of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group erupted on Sunday afternoon in a village in Munai town in Lanao del Norte province. The.....»»
3 militants killed in West Bank hospital
3 militants killed in West Bank hospital.....»»
Philippine clash kills 9 suspected militants
MANILA, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops killed nine suspected militants in a clash in Lanao del Sur province in the southern Philippines, a military spokesperson said Saturday. Colonel Louie Dema-ala of the Philippine Army said government forces killed the alleged members of Dawlah Islamiyah, an Islamic armed group, in fighting in a town in the province located in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim.....»»
9 Islamist Militants Die in Philippine Clash, Army Says
Manila, Philippines - Nine Islamist militants including three suspects in a Catholic Mass bombing in the southern Philippines have been killed in a clash with troops, the military said Saturday.Army soldiers shot it out with about 15 Dawlah Islamiyah suspects hiding out at a mountain farm close to the remote southern municipality of Piagapo on Thursday, the commander of the military unit said.The firefigh.....»»
Philippine clash kills 9 suspected militants
MANILA, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops killed nine suspected militants in a clash in Lanao del Sur province in the southern Philippines, a military spokesperson said Saturday. Colonel Louie Dema-ala of the Philippine Army said government forces killed the alleged members of Dawlah Islamiyah, an Islamic armed group, in fighting in a town in the province located in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim.....»»
9 Islamist Militants Die in Philippine Clash, Army Says
Manila, Philippines - Nine Islamist militants including three suspects in a Catholic Mass bombing in the southern Philippines have been killed in a clash with troops, the military said Saturday.Army soldiers shot it out with about 15 Dawlah Islamiyah suspects hiding out at a mountain farm close to the remote southern municipality of Piagapo on Thursday, the commander of the military unit said.The firefigh.....»»
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......»»
Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act Implementing Rules Now Inked
The Inter-Agency Council Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act (TPB-IAC) officially signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on March 12, 2024, at the NEDA Central Office in Mandaluyong. The Trabaho Para sa Bayan Plan Act or Republic Act 11962 implementing rules was signed by was signed by National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio […].....»»
Maharashtra signed MoUs of over Rs 4 lakh crore at World Economic Forum, says CM Shinde
By Ravi KhandelwalDavos [Switzerland], January 17 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that the state has signed MoUs of more than Rs 4 lakh crore, i.e., around 46 billion, here on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. Speaking to ANI, CM Shinde said, "People are excited to invest in Maharashtra. Including today and yesterday, various MoUs were signed. We expected around 3.....»»