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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......»»
Apolinario to prove worth vs. Onjungta
Apolinario to prove worth vs. Onjungta.....»»
Duterte to Marcos: let’s take a drug test at the Luneta Park
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 January)—Former President Rodrigo Duterte dared President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take a drug test at the Luneta Park in Manila to prove to the public that he does not use illegal drugs. He said he is willing to take the drug test, too. “It is not me who will prove, […].....»»
Capital1 belles raring to prove themselves
Capital1 Solar Energy makes its initial foray in the Premier Volleyball League with a mix of young and veteran players out to prove themselves.....»»
‘Quiboloy can’t set surrender conditions’
In hiding after being ordered arrested by a Davao City court for abuse of minors, pastor Apollo Quiboloy “is in no position” to demand conditions “or any kind of guarantee” for his surrender, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday......»»
‘Quiboloy can’t set surrender conditions’
In hiding after being ordered arrested by a Davao City court for abuse of minors, pastor Apollo Quiboloy “is in no position” to demand conditions “or any kind of guarantee” for his surrender, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday......»»
TURNING POINT: The Sword of Damocles
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 03 February) – Last November when the House of Representatives passed a resolution urging the palace to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) on its probe of the war on drugs in the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared to study the possibility of rejoining the Court. Yet, he […].....»»
Marcos declares April 10 a regular holiday in view of Eid’l Fitr
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace declared Eid’l Fitr, or the Feast of Ramadhan, on Wednesday next week (April 10) a holiday. The Palace released to the media Proclamation No. 514 that contained the declaration. “Now, therefore, I, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law,.....»»
Jewel in the Palace continues story with Lee Young Ae reprising role after 20 years
"Dae Jang Geum," or more popularly known in the Philippines as "Jewel in the Palace," is set to continue the story of Jang Geum two decades since she became the first royal physician. .....»»
A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era
The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»
Davraa Meet 2024 opens April 1 with VP Sara, Marc Lim as guests
Davraa Meet 2024 opens April 1 with VP Sara, Marc Lim as guests.....»»
Xian Lim ka-live in na si Iris kahit dyowa pa si Kim, true kaya?
TRULALU nga kaya ang chika ng social media personality na si Xian Gaza tungkol sa kanyang katukayo na si Xian Lim? Sa kanyang Facebook post nitong Martes, March 26, isang pasabog ang ibinunyag ng self-proclaimed “Pambansang Marites na Lalaki” tungkol sa dating dyowa ng Kapamilya actress na si Kim Chiu. Chika ni Xian, matagal na.....»»
Lim: We need to be heard
Lim: We need to be heard.....»»
Lim: What kind of men are you?
Lim: What kind of men are you?.....»»
Ramon Lim, former STAR opinion editor, writes 30
Ramon M. Lim, former opinion editor of The Philippine STAR, fought a good fight from COVID to pneumonia for more than a month starting mid-January of this year......»»
Netter Lim on comeback trail
After getting derailed by the pandemic, former world juniors No. 12 AJ Lim is on the comeback trail......»»
Raffaele, Lim strut stuff in AAGC’s artistic swimming event
Antonia Lucia Raffaele and Zoe Lim, both neophytes in an Asian level competition, showed classy acts that wowed a small Filipino crowd here, but their performances in artistic swimming were overwhelmed by rivals from traditional superpowers......»»
Lim: On fire
Lim: On fire.....»»
Xian Lim panay ang cryptic post: ‘I only want real’
PALAISIPAN ngayon sa madlang netizens ang pagbabahagi ng Kapuso actor na si Xian Lim ng mga cryptic post sa kaniyang social media. Sa kanyang Instagram ay panay ang pagbabahagi nito ng reels na talaga namang pumukaw sa atensyon ng mga netizens at ilan sa mga tagasuporta ng kanyang ex-girlfriend na si Kim Chiu. Isa sa.....»»
Pursuing art, navigating challenges
Feeling overworked, underpaid, and unappreciated, 22-year-old creative Vince Joseph W. Lim opens up about the challenges he faces in the bustling creative scene of Davao City. A graduate of Ateneo de Davao University with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Lim highlights the struggle of balancing between earning a living and pursuing his passion for art out of his pocket......»»