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Panatag is proven PH territory; China claims it by bogus history

A civilian supply expedition to Panatag (Scarborough) is set this summer. The shoal is Philippine territory. Filipinos have every right to enter its 15,000-hectare lagoon bound by rocks and reefs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Senate probe sought on cyanide fishing in Panatag Shoal

Sen. Francis Tolentino is seeking a Senate investigation into the alleged cyanide fishing carried out in parts of the ocean within Philippine territory, particularly near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, which he branded as “environmental terrorism.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

China removes its floating barriers from Panatag

The reasons are not yet clear, but China has removed its floating barriers in the vicinity of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, National Security Council assistant director general Jonathan Malaya said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

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

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

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

Roque: Xi, Duterte agreed to keep West Philippines Sea status quo

The Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Holy Thursday medical mission benefits 373 Basilan residents

Holy Thursday medical mission benefits 373 Basilan residents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Atin Ito plans another try at civilian mission to West Philippine Sea - Rappler

Atin Ito plans another try at civilian mission to West Philippine Sea Rappler.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Top executives join US trade mission to Philippines

A delegation of high-level US company executives is in the country for a trade and investment mission taking place this week to check out business opportunities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Biden s top-level execs ready for trade, investment mission in Philippines

US President Joe Biden has assembled a high-level US trade and investment mission set to arrive in the Philippines next week to explore business opportunities in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Medical mission benefits over 1K Mandaue residents

Medical mission benefits over 1K Mandaue residents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Mission possible in Latvia?

Gilas’ mission is to book a ticket to the Paris Olympics through the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, on July 2-7 but coach Tim Cone’s squad faces almost insurmountable odds in making it happen......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

China attempts to block Filipinos in another mission to Scarborough

A Chinese Maritime Militia Vessel (CMMV) once again tried to block a Filipino-led resupply mission to Bajo de Masinloc — a resource-rich feature being claimed by Beijing within the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Austrian bikers group holds dental mission in Marigondon

Austrian bikers group holds dental mission in Marigondon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Rappler Talk: Father Regie Malicdem on the mission of mall chapels

Rappler's Paterno Esmaquel II talks to Father Reginald 'Regie' Malicdem, mission station priest of Landmark Chapel, about the rise of mall chapels in predominantly Catholic Philippines.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

DENR, NASA hold air quality mission in Clark

DENR, NASA hold air quality mission in Clark.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Medical mission for ‘Basu Heroes’

Medical mission for ‘Basu Heroes’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

NASA helicopter ends mission after 3 years in Mars

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which made history by achieving the first powered flight on another world, has officially ended its nearly three-year mission after sustaining rotor damage during its last outing, the space agency said Thursday. The tissue-box sized aircraft, which hitched a ride to the Red Planet under the belly of the Perseverance rover,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Biden sends commerce chief to Philippine mission

United States Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will visit the Philippines on March 11-12 as part of President Joseph Biden’s trade and investment mission to Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024