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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

REPORT THE CASES | BCPO beefs up measures amid robbery cases; police on top of situation

REPORT THE CASES | BCPO beefs up measures amid robbery cases; police on top of situation.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

One Nation, United and Undivided

Statement from the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), representing the collective interests of local government units and officials across the nation, steadfastly champions the principle of “One Nation, United, Undivided.” Our commitment is to foster unity and progress for all Filipinos, recognizing that […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Sayonara and Kon’nichiwa

“Most challenging, most wonderful, most exciting, most valuable, and most meaningful,” was how former Toyota Motor Philippines president Atsuhiro Okamoto described his four-year stint in the Philippines as he gave his farewell speech last Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel during the formal turnover of the TMP presidency to his successor, Masando Hashimoto......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Philippines logs 40 pertussis deaths this year

MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Forty children have died of whopping cough, a respiratory infection also called pertussis, since this year, the Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) has reported. The DOH said in a statement on Wednesday that cases have continued to increase since the start of this year, recording 568 cases from Jan. 1 to March 16. "The total number of cases for the same period in 2023 was.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region

MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region

MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

PNP warns public of rise in cyber identity theft cases

The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said that it has recorded 178 cases of "hijack profile" or identity theft cases from November 2023 to February 2024, half of which (89) took place in February alone......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Drip, drip! : Mariel Rodriguez pokes fun at controversial IV drip session in Senate

Host-actress Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla touched on her controversial intravenous infusion or IV drip session last week at the Senate, reiterating she had no ill intentions at the time......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Anti-Indecency Board fines Brigada over ‘controversial’ radio interview

Anti-Indecency Board fines Brigada over ‘controversial’ radio interview.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Brigada News FM probes controversial child abuse interview

Brigada News FM probes controversial child abuse interview.....»»

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U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 2023 Levels, C.D.C. Says – The Daily Guardian

The Daily Guardian – Measles Cases on the Rise in the United States Measles cases in the United States have been steadily increasing this year,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Dallas Liu compares Philippines to Fire Nation, reflects on Zuko s redemption arc

Dallas Liu joked that the Philippine humidity rivals that of the Fire Nation in "Avatar: The Last Airbender.".....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Zamboanga del Norte ramps up dengue drive as it logs most number of cases in region

Zamboanga del Norte logs 176 dengue cases from January to February 5.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

FACES OF CEBU: Regine Villamejor, 27, the ‘fisherman’s daughter’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “My father told me one time that he wanted to sleep more, but he said (that) he had to work hard in order for me to continue my studies.” That is what 27-year-old Regine Villamejor told Cebu Daily News in 2017. Seven years later, Villamejor, who was known to the people.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

DOH: Anthrax risk very low for most Filipinos

The chance of getting infected with anthrax is "very low" for most people, the Department of Health said after cases of the infectious disease were reported in other countries. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

AlDub nation umalma sa pagpapares nina Alden at Kathryn

TILA hindi pa rin nakaka-move on ang ilang delulu at hardcore members ng AlDub nation sa tambalan nina Alden Richards at Maine Mendoza. Hindi kasi nagustuhan ng ilan sa mga ito ang nagba-viral na sweet moments ni Alden kasama si Kathryn Bernardo. Matatandaang viral ngayon ang pa-surprise ni Alden sa birthday celebration ni Kathryn dito.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Preserving heritage

What makes a nation? A nation is a people bound together, identifying themselves as a single whole......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024
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