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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

Romualdez: Trilateral summit pagkilala sa foreign policy ni Marcos

Nanindigan si Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez na ang trilateral summit ng Estados Unidos, Japan at Pilipinas ay isang pagkilala sa pamumuno at foreign policy ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos. The post Romualdez: Trilateral summit pagkilala sa foreign policy ni Marcos first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

‘Pinas malaki pakinabang sa trilateral summit – Romualdez

Kumpiyansa si Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez na malaki ang magiging pakinabang ng Pilipinas sa summit nina US President Joe Biden, Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at Pangulong Bongbong Marcos sa White House. The post ‘Pinas malaki pakinabang sa trilateral summit – Romualdez first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Biden to host trilateral summit with Japan, Philippines on April 11

Washington, DC [US], March 19 (ANI): US President Joe Biden will host a three-way summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in Washington on April 11, as announced by the White House, as reported by Kyodo News. This historic summit, the first of its kind involving the United States, Japan, and the Philippines, aims to bolster defence cooperation in response to China's asse.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 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

Youth participation key to addressing climate change issues

Youth participation key to addressing climate change issues.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Speaker: House has zero participation in PI

The House of Representatives has zero participation in the people’s initiative to change the Constitution, Speaker Martin Romualdez said yesterday, addressing Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, adding that some senators may just be “seeing ghosts” in voicing their apprehension......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Groseclose falls short in Winter Olympics speed skating

Filipino speed skater Peter Groseclose failed to make the cut to the next round men's 1500m short track speed skating semifinals in the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

8 short films ng mga estudyante, isasabak sa Manila Film Fest

May walong short films mula sa 69 entry ang napili na sumabak sa Manila Film Festival sa darating na Hunyo 4, 2024. The post 8 short films ng mga estudyante, isasabak sa Manila Film Fest first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Groseclose exits short track speed skating event in Winter Youth Olympics

Filipino speed skater Peter Groseclose came up short in the quarterfinals of the men's 1000m short track speed skating event at the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 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

AA – the return of the comeback

During the recently concluded Pet Expo and International Game Fowl Festival, I caught a glimpse of Mr. Atong Ang and his posse on stage discussing upcoming sabong events as well as related topics. As a result of his short talk and participation, sabungeros were abuzz over the possibility of the return of e-sabong......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Himamaylan VM says power summit ‘timely’

Himamaylan VM says power summit ‘timely’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Washington summit to bring more FDIs into Philippines

Several multinationals are pouring in new investments or expanding their operations in the Philippines as a result of President Marcos’ successful and historic trilateral summit in Washington recently, House Speaker Martin Romualdez said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

DTI to hosts competitiveness, creative summit on April 25

DTI to hosts competitiveness, creative summit on April 25.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Murcia summit takes on public education problems

Murcia summit takes on public education problems.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

A traffic town hall summit

An inter-agency body headed by the Presidential Management Staff is organizing the conduct this week of a traffic town hall summit of Metro Manila local government chief executives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

A traffic town hall summit

An inter-agency body headed by the Presidential Management Staff is organizing the conduct this week of a traffic town hall summit of Metro Manila local government chief executives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

A traffic town hall summit

An inter-agency body headed by the Presidential Management Staff is organizing the conduct this week of a traffic town hall summit of Metro Manila local government chief executives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

A traffic town hall summit

An inter-agency body headed by the Presidential Management Staff is organizing the conduct this week of a traffic town hall summit of Metro Manila local government chief executives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024