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Rama to contest suspension order in Supreme Court, readies legal fight
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama stays firm despite being ordered a preventive suspension by the Ombudsman. He now plans to ask for Supreme Court intervention, believing the decision might be politically motivated. Rama questions the fairness of the anti-graft office’s six-month suspension, stating he and seven other City Hall officials weren’t given.....»»
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......»»
NTC makes 30-day SMNI suspension indefinite
The National Telecommunications Commission yesterday ordered the indefinite suspension in the operation of the radio and television stations of Sonshine Media Network International, the broadcasting arm of Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy, after the group failed to comply with an earlier 30-day NTC suspension order......»»
GenSan court judge suspended for sitting on rape case
The Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of a trial court judge in General Santos City for sitting on a rape complaint for over 10 years before resolving the case......»»
No suspension of work, classes during PUJ strike
There will be no suspension of classes, work and number coding during the transport protest that groups opposed to the government’s public transportation modernization scheme will hold today, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced......»»
Badian canyoneering death puts poor communication signal in focus
Badian canyoneering death puts poor communication signal in focus.....»»
Duterte puts Philippines under quarantine, says we are in the fight of our lives
Duterte puts Philippines under quarantine, says 'we are in the fight of our lives' Reuters.....»»
Ombudsman lifts suspension on 72 NFA warehouse supervisors
The Office of the Ombudsman has lifted the suspension of 72 out of 139 officials and employees of the National Food Authority implicated in the alleged anomalous sale of government rice buffer stocks to private traders......»»
DILG fails to serve Rama suspension order
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Central Visayas office failed yesterday to implement the six-month preventive suspension order of the Office of the Ombudsman against Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and seven other city hall officials......»»
EXPLAINER: Rama suspension and why the Ombudsman ordered it?
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama may not be able to report to his office at the City Hall anytime soon. This was because the Office of the Ombudsman slapped the city’s chief executive, along with seven other City Hall officials, a six-month preventive suspension for his administration’s failure to pay several.....»»
DOJ sa isyu ng ex-glam team ni Heart: Walang hold departure order
DINENAY ng Department of Justice (DOJ) ang mga kumakalat na balitang may hold departure order ang dating ex-glam team ni Heart Evangelista. Naging laman ng balita ang dating glam team ni Heart matapos hindi matuloy ang kanilang paglipad sa Dubai para kitain sina Pia Wurtzbach at Mark Bumgarner dahil sa umano’y hold departure order.....»»
Rising tennis talents eye top finish in PPS Paulino tourney
The Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr. National Juniors Tennis Championships kick off in Olongapo City Thursday, drawing the nation’s top and rising young talents to compete for honors and valuable ranking points across nine age categories......»»
LTO orders probe of SBMA road rage incident
The Land Transportation Office has ordered an investigation into a road rage incident that occurred recently at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority in Olongapo, Zambales......»»
5 killed, over 20 injured in road accident in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed and over 20 others injured after a bus hit several vehicles in Bataan province, northwest of the capital Manila, police said Thursday. Police said the crash occurred at around 7 p.m. local time Wednesday along a highway in Dinalupihan town. The bus was traveling from San Fernando City in Pampanga province to Olongapo City. The wayward bus hit a motorcycl.....»»
5 killed, over 20 injured in road accident in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed and over 20 others injured after a bus hit several vehicles in Bataan province, northwest of the capital Manila, police said Thursday. Police said the crash occurred at around 7 p.m. local time Wednesday along a highway in Dinalupihan town. The bus was traveling from San Fernando City in Pampanga province to Olongapo City. The wayward bus hit a motorcycl.....»»
Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal
MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»
Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal
MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»
2025 automated polls hang as court may stop VCM use
The Commission on Elections might not be able to hold automated elections in May 2025 if the court stops the use of vote counting machines to be manufactured by the joint venture led by Korean firm Miru Systems Inc......»»
Cebu City mayor Rama on suspension: ‘I am loving the smell of nature’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama may be on preventive suspension, but he is making the most of it by spending more time with nature. Rama said he is currently enjoying beautiful sites, but did not specify his exact location. “I am not outside Cebu. Basta, I am loving the smell of.....»»
Workers ‘responsible’ for Rama suspension cry foul
Workers ‘responsible’ for Rama suspension cry foul.....»»