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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

Palace warns vs Marcos deepfake audio ordering military action

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) issued a warning to the public about a video featuring manipulated audio of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directing the military to take action against a foreign country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News15 hr. 0 min. ago

Jail officer held for indiscriminate firing

An officer of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology was arrested yesterday after he nearly killed a driver of a ride-hailing app in what police said was a case of indiscriminate firing in Quezon City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

2 nabbed for indiscriminate firing

A security guard and his companion were arrested for alleged indiscriminate firing of guns, which wounded a man in Naic, Cavite on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

2 nabbed for indiscriminate firing

A security guard and his companion were arrested for alleged indiscriminate firing of guns, which wounded a man in Naic, Cavite on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

2 nabbed for indiscriminate firing

A security guard and his companion were arrested for alleged indiscriminate firing of guns, which wounded a man in Naic, Cavite on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

2 nabbed for indiscriminate firing

A security guard and his companion were arrested for alleged indiscriminate firing of guns, which wounded a man in Naic, Cavite on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of firing water cannons at supply boats

Manila [Philippines], March 23 (ANI): The Philippines has accused China's coastguard of firing water cannons at one of its supply boats in South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that BRP Cabra managed to manoeuvre and reach Unaizah May 4 to provide assistance to the Philippine supply boat, which had sustained "significant damage."According to the Philippine military, the confrontati.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of firing water cannons at supply boats

Manila [Philippines], March 23 (ANI): The Philippines has accused China's coastguard of firing water cannons at one of its supply boats in South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that BRP Cabra managed to manoeuvre and reach Unaizah May 4 to provide assistance to the Philippine supply boat, which had sustained "significant damage."According to the Philippine military, the confrontati.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

An intimate portrait of Tessie Agana’s life and times

“She started out when she was about six years old, and (she did) ‘Roberta,’ the big movie when she was eight years old. From eight to 14, it was when she made a lot of her movies as a child star.”.....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Ready na sa tapatan: Ryzza Mae Dizon na-busy sa paghahanda ng dressing room ni Andres Muhlach

Marami ang nagtatanong sa X kung taped ba ang 'It's Showtime' nitong Friday? The post Ready na sa tapatan: Ryzza Mae Dizon na-busy sa paghahanda ng dressing room ni Andres Muhlach first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Ready na sa tapatan: Ryzza Mae Dizon na-busy sa paghahanda ng dressing room ni Andres Muhlach

Marami ang nagtatanong sa X kung taped ba ang 'It's Showtime' nitong Friday? The post Ready na sa tapatan: Ryzza Mae Dizon na-busy sa paghahanda ng dressing room ni Andres Muhlach first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

IP rights advocate’s guardian says ward wished to bury her immediately

THE legal guardian of Bai Bibyaon Ligkayan Bigkay, a revered advocate for Indigenous People’s (IP) rights, said that when her ward was still alive, she wished to be buried immediately so that she could not be used by her family......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

PLDT’s Davison braces for Van Sickle, Angels

Filipino-Canadian hitter Savi Davison is preparing herself for tougher competition as she plays her second season in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) with the PLDT High Speed Hitters......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

14-year-old girl claims she was sexually assaulted at SRP

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  A 14-year-old girl claimed that she was sexually assaulted by a man she met somewhere beneath the South Road Properties (SRP) viaduct. She reported the incident to the Carbon Police Station on Thursday, March 14, 2024, around 7 p.m. The victim claimed that the man offered her a soft drink. After.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

It s a splurge for me : Barbie Forteza explains why she skipped Taylor Swift s concert

As much as she is a Swiftie, Barbie Forteza chose not to watch Taylor Swift's concert either in Melbourne, Japan, or Singapore because she felt that she would be splurging right after recently finishing building her dream house......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

5 iconic Jaclyn Jose roles that made a mark in Philippine cinema

Cannes award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose may have passed too soon, but she left a lasting legacy through her laid-back acting performances, which was prevalent in her numerous film appearances. As coined by local film enthusiasts, her  “no acting” acting style initially brought her local attention when Filipinos realized her somewhat emotionless line delivery in most.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Sara: Baste quit call made out of ‘brotherly love’

Vice President Sara Duterte said she has not spoken to her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, about his call for President Marcos to resign, which she stressed was more out of “brotherly love” to protect her from the shabby treatment she has been receiving from people within the Palace inner circle......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

NU s Belen plays through back pain in breakthrough win vs La Salle

National University’s Bella Belen admitted playing through nagging pain as she recovered from a quiet game in the Lady Bulldogs’ crucial four-set win over defending champions DLSU Lady Spikers on Sunday night......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

North Korea says it tested new strategic cruise missile

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea said it tested its new strategic cruise missile on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported on Thursday, confirming what the South Korean military said the day before. The missile dubbed “Pulhwasal-3-31” is currently under development and the test-firing had no impact on the security of neighbouring countries, the state media said, adding.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024