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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

MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards

It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 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

Mandaue council oks new traffic scheme

Mandaue council oks new traffic scheme.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

PNR walang biyahe sa Metro Manila simula March 28, suspendido ng 5 taon

MAY abiso ang Philippine National Railways (PNR)! Simula March 28, suspendido ang operasyon sa Metro Manila at ‘yan ay magtatagal ng limang taon. Ang mga istasyon na hindi na muna makakabiyahe ay ang Governor Pascual-Tutuban at Tutuban-Alabang, ang dalawang makabilang end stations sa Metro Manila. Ayon sa PNR, ito ay upang magbigay-daan sa gagawing konstruksyon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Metro Manila nangunguna sa ‘Worst Traffic in the World’, ayon sa pag-aaral

NUMBER one sa listahan ng “Worst Traffic in the World” ang Metro Manila. Base sa 2023 TomTom Traffic Index, umaabot sa average na 25 minutes and 30 seconds ang pagmamaneho ng 10 kilometers sa Metro Manila. Ito ay 50 seconds na mas mabagal kaysa sa naitala noong 2022. Ayon pa sa pag-aaral, ang karaniwang ginugugol.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

MMDA questions int l study calling Metro Manila the worst in traffic worldwide

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) cast its doubt on the "2023 Traffic Index," released by transportation data company TomTom Traffic, calling Metro Manila the worst in metro traffic worldwide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 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

Phase 1 of Cebu BRT project due for turnover in May or June

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Phase one of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project is set to be completed around May or June this year, a local legislator confirmed. Councilor Jerry Guardo, chairman of the committee on infrastructure of the Cebu City Council, said that although the project was initially scheduled for turn over in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

BIDDING SET IN JUNE | 11 companies buy bid documents for Capitol s bulk water project

BIDDING SET IN JUNE | 11 companies buy bid documents for Capitol s bulk water project.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

MIFF in Hollywood gets full support

The Metro Manila Council, the official organization of Metro Manila mayors, the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority have given their full support to the promotional activity of the Manila International Film Festival held in Hollywood......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Doctor’s orders: June Mar Fajardo to sit out Gilas Pilipinas action

As much as he wants to suit up for Gilas Pilipinas, June Mar Fajardo needs to rest to recover from a calf injury he sustained in the PBA finals.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

PCG to invite Vietnam to trilateral exercise in June

The Philippine Coast Guard intends to strengthen ties with the Vietnamese Coast Guard by inviting them to join for the first time the trilateral marine pollution exercise in June......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Manila council OKs preserving Mali’s remains

The city council of Manila passed a resolution on Thursday authorizing Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan to enter into a contract with a taxidermy firm to preserve the remains of Mali, Manila Zoo’s elephant and main attraction......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Exo s Suho returning to the Philippines in June

Korean singer-actor Suho, a member of the boy band Exo, is coming back to the Philippines this June as part of his upcoming Asia tour......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Angat’s water to hit below minimum level in June

The water elevation in Angat Dam dropped to 200.05 meters yesterday and may go down below its minimum operating level of 180 meters in June due to the El Niño phenomenon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

House of the Dragon releases season 2 trailers, to debut on June 17

The eight-episode Season 2 of the HBO Original drama series “House of the Dragon” is set to debut on June 17 in HBO and HBO GO......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Pagara mobalik og away, June 15

Pagara mobalik og away, June 15.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

NEWSBRIEFS | 1 February 2024

Panguil Bay Bridge completed by June 2024 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 1 February)—The final span of the Panguil Bay Bridge would be connected by June this year, completing the project that started in November 2018, according to the Northern Mindanao director of the National Economic Development Authority, Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño. The P7.135-billion […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Lacson backs move to revert school opening to June

Lacson backs move to revert school opening to June.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024