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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......»»
Man up on ICC probers’ visit, says dela Rosa to Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa urged Malacañang to be truthful about the reported arrival in the country of investigators from the International Criminal Court (ICC), as disclosed by former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, who also claimed that former President Rodrigo Duterte would be ordered arrested “very, very soon.” “What I am asking.....»»
Police claim twin murder in condo isolated case
THE infamous “twin murder” that transpired in a condominium in Davao City on April 21, 2024 is an “isolated case”, according to the Davao police authorities......»»
Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo ‘guilty’ in Vhong Navarro illegal detention for ransom case
Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo ‘guilty’ in Vhong Navarro illegal detention for ransom case.....»»
Quiboloy s case transfer recommendation sent to SC — SC spox
Supreme Court spokesperson Camille Sue Mae Ting on Tuesday said that the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) has submitted to the high court its recommendation concerning the transfer of the case of fugitive doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy from Davao City court to another court. .....»»
Sitoy-Cho’s lawyer says judge handling her case ‘biased’
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The legal counsel of former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho described Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 Judge Ferdinand Tapado Rafanan as biased in handling the case of his client. Lawyer Edgar Gica also denied the allegation that his client ignored the invitation to attend an arraignment on April 23......»»
Soriano: Understanding why family constitutions fail - a case study of Family B
Soriano: Understanding why family constitutions fail - a case study of Family B .....»»
Ex-Cordova mayor Sitoy-Cho snubs election case arraignment
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —Former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho failed to attend her arraignment today before the Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 regarding her election case. The Commission on Election (COMELEC) filed a complaint before the court against the former mayor for violating Section 261 (h) of the Omnibus Election Code. The complaint.....»»
VAWC and child support
Even if the marriage is declared void, the obligation to give support to a minor child subsists. This was the ruling of the Supreme Court in the case of Wilfredo Ruiz v. AAA (GR 231619 November 15, 2021) that involves a case filed under the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act (VAWC), or Republic.....»»
Marcos willing to discuss Jubahib’s case with Duterte
Marcos willing to discuss Jubahib’s case with Duterte.....»»
Canadian national with pending case nabbed inside Immigration office in Bohol
Canadian national with pending case nabbed inside Immigration office in Bohol.....»»
Understanding the Texas Bird Flu Case: Human Transmission and Contagiousness of Avian Influenza
Bird flu, a disease primarily affecting birds, has recently been detected in a person in Texas, marking the second case of avian influenza in the.....»»
Ombudsman junks case vs suspended Tabuk City, Kalinga mayor
Tabuk City, Kalinga province Mayor Darwin Estranero will be back to work on April 1 after the case filed against him in connection to the alleged overpricing of medical equipment for his town was dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman......»»
Emergency protocols in case of bridge collapse sought
Emergency protocols in case of bridge collapse sought.....»»
Second graft case filed vs Magalong
Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong is facing another graft case before the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the allegedly anomalous improvement and rehabilitation of a P50-million multipurpose building in Barangay Irisan......»»
Region 1 records 40% rise in measles cases, 1 confirmed pertussis case
Region 1 records 40% rise in measles cases, 1 confirmed pertussis case.....»»
Mike files case vs. Gwen, seeks her suspension
Mike files case vs. Gwen, seeks her suspension.....»»
SC upholds decision granting Napoles bail in one PDAF case
Pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate Rep. Rizalina Seachon-Lanete have been allowed to post bail after the Supreme Court dismissed a case related to the Priority Development Assistance Fund......»»
Sandigan junks fertilizer scam case vs supplier
The Sandiganbayan has junked a fertilizer scam case against a private supplier due to the Office of the Ombudsman’s inordinate delay in its investigation......»»
ED attaches immovable assets worth Rs 4.81 crore of four individuals in J-K bank fraud case
New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 4.81 crore of four individuals, including two jewellers and two engaged in tours and travels service, in Jammu and Kashmir linked to a bank fraud case. The attached properties are in the form of 18 Kanal of land and building which pertains to Isfaq Ahmad Zargar of Nikha Ornaments (12.5 marla), Khali.....»»