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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......»»
Hontiveros asks Senate leadership to approve subpoena for Quiboloy
Sen. Risa Hontiveros appealed to the Senate leadership to approve her subpoena that would compel controversial pastor Apollo Quiboloy to attend her committee investigation into the alleged abuses within the Kingdom of Jesus Christ ministry......»»
Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal - Interaksyon
Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal Interaksyon.....»»
Province denies business interests in MCWD rift
Province denies business interests in MCWD rift.....»»
Mactan Rock denies responsibility for Tejero Creek water discoloration
Mactan Rock denies responsibility for Tejero Creek water discoloration.....»»
Mactan Rock denies responsibility for Tejero Creek water discoloration
Mactan Rock denies responsibility for Tejero Creek water discoloration.....»»
Mactan Rock denies responsibility for Tejero Creek water discoloration
Mactan Rock denies responsibility for Tejero Creek water discoloration.....»»
Mactan Rock denies responsibility for Tejero Creek water discoloration
Mactan Rock denies responsibility for Tejero Creek water discoloration.....»»
NBI-Bacolod denies conflict among agents
NBI-Bacolod denies conflict among agents.....»»
Jair Bolsonaro Denies Coup Allegations
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Denies Coup Allegations, Claims Political Persecution Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro recently addressed tens of thousands of supporters in São.....»»
Ernie AI maker denies its chatbot linked to Chinese military research
Ernie AI maker denies its chatbot linked to Chinese military research.....»»
Labour Leader Starmer denies changing position on military action vote
Title: Keir Starmer Denies Changing Stance on Parliamentary Vote for UK Military Action In a recent development, Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party,.....»»
Andrei Arlovski hopes to summon old fire vs Cortes-Acosta
Andrei Arlovski was late for the interview......»»
Man shots dead his wife and then himself in Batangas
LUCENA CITY – A man gunned down his wife, then killed himself on Saturday, April 6, in Cuenca town in Batangas. The Region 4A police said in a report Sunday, April 7, that at around 7 a.m., one alias “Candido” and his wife, Elsa Mendaña, alighted from their owner-type jeep in Barangay Balagbag. READ: Husband.....»»
TAUSUG IN DOHA: Keeping In Touch: The Then and Now
DOHA, Qatar (MindaNews / 21 January) — Have you ever thought about how communication has evolved over the years? It’s fascinating to compare how we communicate now and how we did in the past. Back then, communication between people, especially those who were geographically distant, was difficult because there were no mobile phones, internet, or social […].....»»
Balik-Tanaw | Hear then, the pitch of God’s kingdom
Some are surprised to hear Jesus begin his ministry with an announcement of a new kingdom. His first public words sound almost like a political announcement: “The kingdom of God has come near!” Is Jesus launching a new political movement, beginning a new social system? The post Balik-Tanaw | Hear then, the pitch of God’s kingdom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Why Laufey is selling out her every show
Who is Laufey and why is she selling out her every show? The question I have been getting a lot these days is “do you know Laufey?” Then, it is followed by “Do you know how I can get tickets to her show?” because tickets online to Laufey are already sold out......»»
Japan recession: Scaled back spending helps push economy to where it is now
TOKYO — To grasp the dynamics that bumped Japan into recession and off its perch as the world’s third largest economy on Thursday, look no further than Risa Shinkawa’s dining habits. Unlike unionised workers at big manufacturers such as Toyota Motor, the 32-year-old aesthetician isn’t expecting a pay rise anytime soon. Rather, her salary has.....»»
Kim Rodriguez denies involvement with cager Marc Pingris
Kim Rodriguez quashed the rumors linking her to basketball star Marc Pingris through her manager, vlogger Ogie Diaz. .....»»
El Nino pattern costs Philippine agriculture over 68 mln USD
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and drought damage to Philippine agriculture has reached over 3.94 billion pesos (roughly 68 million U.S. dollars), official data released on Friday showed. According to the Department of Agriculture, 11 regions across the Southeast Asian country are reeling from the weather phenomenon, which has affected nearly 74,000 farmers and fisherfolk. More than 66,000 he.....»»