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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

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

Pacquiao too old for Paris Games, says Olympic body 

The International Olympic Committee thumbs down the Philippines’ request to include boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in its 2024 Paris Games roster.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Quiboloy not ‘armed and dangerous’ even with 19 guns – PNP

MANILA, Philippines — Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy, who has an arrest warrant for sexual abuse, is not considered “armed and dangerous” even though he has 19 assorted firearms, the spokesman of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Col. Jean Fajardo said, in a press conference on Monday. Fajardo explained that under the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Kapatid ni Ricardo Cepeda humingi na ng donasyon para sa paglaya ng aktor

NAG-ORGANISA ng “Go Fund Me” si Robert Go para sa kakambal niyang aktor na si Ricardo Cepeda dahil sa mga kinakaharap nitong gastusin sa mga hearings nito at iba pa. Naka-post ang larawan ni Ricardo na nakahawak sa rehas at naka-thumbs up na umaasang makakalaya siya. Kasalukuyang nasa Florida, USA ang kakambal ni Ricardo at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

IOC thumbs down Pacman’s Paris Games bid

Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao won’t be showcasing his legendary ring savvy in the Paris Olympics primarily because the former eight-division world professional champion is overaged......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund

Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned her confidential fund to government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for an […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund

Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned any confidential funds to the government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

CBCP calls for jail decongestion amid dangerous heat indexes

CBCP calls for jail decongestion amid dangerous heat indexes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated News17 hr. 45 min. ago

17 areas experience dangerous heat index on Wednesday

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that 17 areas in the Visayas and Mindanao experienced a dangerous heat index on Wednesday. Heat index refers to the measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s ability to cool itself. A heat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

6 areas hit dangerous heat index hits on Monday

MANILA, Philippines — Six areas experienced a dangerous peak heat index on Monday according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index as of  5:00 p.m., Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Bacnotan, La Union both had a 44ºC (degrees Celsius) heat index. Meanwhile, Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Puerto.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

China: PH is ‘straying down a dangerous path’

MANILA, Philippines — China continued to blame the Philippines and its ally, the United States, for the continued tensions in the disputed West Philippine Sea. In a statement on Thursday, Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian warned that the Philippines is going down a dangerous path. READ: No letup in Chinese water cannon attacks.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Quarantillo-Zalal: A dangerous UFC fight with serious implications

When Billy Quarantillo takes on Youssef Zalal in a featherweight match, he is in for a dangerous fight......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

PCG reports ongoing dangerous maneuvers from Chinese vessels in West Philippine Sea

The Philippine Coast Guard is sounding the alarm as Chinese vessels continue in engaging in dangerous maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea, despite the presence of PCG and Philippine maritime assets......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 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

“Doomed to fail,” Marcos says of Duterte’s call for independent Mindanao

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 09 February) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday night said the call of former President Rodrigo Duterte for a separate Mindanao is “doomed to fail” because it is “anchored on a false premise, not to mention a sheer constitutional travesty.” “I strongly appeal to all concerned to stop this call […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Polong’s wife is Davao’s barangay association head

The wife of Davao City First District Congressman Paolo Duterte, January Duterte, is now president of the city’s Association of Barangay Captains which gives her a seat in the Davao City council......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

‘Jasamazingjourney gives away 16 motorcycles

‘Jasamazingjourney gives away 16 motorcycles.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

El Niño gives breeders chance to grow milkfish production – group

El Niño gives breeders chance to grow milkfish production – group.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Farmer gives away kilos of tomatoes amid El Niño

Farmer gives away kilos of tomatoes amid El Niño.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024