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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

Council divided on raising fair market values

Council divided on raising fair market values.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Albie Casiño na-inspire sa KimPau loveteam; pinuri sina Maris at Anthony

NA-INSPIRE si Albie Casiño sa kasikatan ngayon ng tambalan nina Kim Chiu at Paulo Avelino pati na sa unexpected loveteam nina Maris Racal at Anthony Jennings. Kaya naman kung sinasabi niya noon na hangga’t maaari ay ayaw na niyang gumawa ng projects na may ka-loveteam o permanent na leading lady, nagbago na uli ang isip niya......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Marian, Angel, Bea, Juday tuloy ang laban para sa karapatan ng kababaihan

IPINAGDIRIWANG ngayong buwan ng Marso ang 2024 International Women’s Month na may temang “Inspire Inclusion.” “When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there’s a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment,” ang nakasaad na mensahe sa isang website hinggil.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

James Reid na-‘inspire’ magkaroon ng sariling fashion line: ‘Maybe one day’

MATAPOS itayo ang sariling record label company, mukhang goal naman ngayon ni James Reid ang magtatag ng sariling fashion line. Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, inimbitahan si James na dumalo sa Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks. At dahil naging memorable ang kanyang experience, chinika ni James na kahit hindi siya “fashion expert” ay na-inspire siyang magkaroon ng.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 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

Greenwich Inspires Filipinos to Create More Authentic Meaningful Connections, Launches ‘Sarap to Feel G’ Campaign

Greenwich, one of the country’s leading homegrown pizza and pasta makers, is embarking on a massive campaign this year to inspire millions of Filipinos to create more genuine, meaningful connections with each other. The campaign is anchored on having more experiences inspired by authenticity and real “feel-good” togetherness made possible by incredible, great-tasting food. This […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Chinese New Year Colors Explained for Filipinos

Every Chinese New Year, Filipinos see splashes of red and yellow everywhere in the form of lanterns and envelopes full of cash. While Chinese culture is all about luck, what Filipinos should know is that good luck is not actually found in the lanterns or envelopes themselves. Rather, the luck is in the colors. Just.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

NTF-ELCAC should have ended with Duterte — ex-senator

Former senator and justice secretary Leila de Lima said that the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict should have been disbanded since former President Rodrigo Duterte stepped out of office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 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

Mental Health talk: Signs parents should watch for and when to seek help

Parents play a crucial and fundamental role in every aspect of their child’s life. They provide physical care by ensuring their child is healthy and safe, nurture spiritual growth through instilling values and beliefs, and support their mental well-being by being attentive and responsive to their child’s emotional and psychological needs. However, addressing mental health.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Repeatable performance

Sometimes, posts on social media make me cringe as they horrify me with the absurdity of their claims and suggestions. “You should look for another company to work for if your company values only your performance and not your personality.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Pakistan: New Government Should Protect Rights

(New York) - Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, should make human rights a key focus of his government, Human Rights Watch said in a letter today to the prime minister. The new Pakistani government should adopt an agenda that actively promotes and protects human rights,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Imee on CBRT issue: Should have been settled before project was started

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos believes that while local officials in Cebu “know much better” in handling the issues hounding the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT), she said issues should have been addressed before the project was actually started. “Sadly, this all should have been settled before the national.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

‘Toxic relationship’ is why Mindanao should secede from sinking PH – former lawmaker

MANILA, Philippines — A  “toxic relationship” between Mindanao and the Philippines was the reason why the former should break up with the latter. Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, a former House speaker, said this on why Mindanao should break up with the Philippines. The country was now a “sinking ship” due to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Despite survey, Cha-cha should proceed, says congressman

Both houses of Congress should pursue economic Charter amendments despite a Pulse Asia survey early last month showing that 88 percent of Filipinos do not support the initiative, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

‘Sing nat’l anthem 1,000 times’: Dela Rosa says pro-ICC Filipinos don’t love PH

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos who are in favor of the investigation by the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) should be made to sing the Philippine national anthem 1,000 times to revive their love for the country, said Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Dela Rosa, who was among those mentioned in the crimes against humanity complaint before.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Most Filipinos reject Charter change, lifting foreign ownership restrictions

An overwhelming majority of Filipinos oppose changing the 1987 Constitution at this time, according to a new Pulse Asia Survey, with results showing Filipinos in all regions and all socio-economic classes did not support the lifting of foreign ownership restrictions in key industries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

5 things you didn’t know Filipinos designed, invented

Be proud! At the recent opening of “Art x Design: A Special Reception of the 50 Years of Philippine Design and Beyond” exhibition in National Museum of Fine Arts, it was revealed that there are at least five things that Filipinos indeed designed and invented and have since been useful not only to Filipinos, but to humankind......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Migration boom: Filipinos studying in Canada up by 50% in 2023

More Filipinos are arriving in Canada by droves to further their education there with nearly 49,000 Filipinos holding Canadian study permits in 2023, an increase of around 50% from the previous year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024