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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

Catholic church urges Duterte to use voice responsibly, not sow discord

Catholic church urges Duterte to use voice responsibly, not sow discord.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 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

Lim: What kind of men are you?

Lim: What kind of men are you?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 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

We broke it, we fix it : DENR urges Filipinos to join Earth Hour 2024

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) enjoined Filipinos to do their part in reversing damages brought by humans upon Mother Nature in the last 300,000 years......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Digong urges Cebuanos to support Sara in 2028 in rally

Former President Rodrigo Duterte, who was the last speaker just like in the rally in Davao, spoke for over an hour and ended with an appeal to support his daughter and Vice President Sara Duterte in 2028......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

How young Filipinos see their future

This semester, I’m teaching an undergraduate class in UP called “Professional Writing,” a course I designed more than 20 years ago to help English and Creative Writing majors (and other seniors in search of interesting electives) get a handle on what the “real world” out there expects of them, in the kind of everyday jobs they’re likely to land. Not Shakespeare, not Jose Garcia Villa, not lyric poetry and neither the full-length play, but rather the more mundane assignments you get paid a salary for: business letters, press releases, feature articles, AVP scripts, brochures and speeches......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

DTI Cebu chief urges safety in buying cooling appliances

DTI Cebu chief urges safety in buying cooling appliances.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

‘ENSURE POWER STABILITY’ | Lacson urges more renewable power investors

‘ENSURE POWER STABILITY’ | Lacson urges more renewable power investors.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Philippines to immediately stop violating China's sovereignty and its provocations on Ren'ai Jiao, and return to observing the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday. Wang made the remarks when asked to comment on a statement made by the Philippine department of.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Talisay traffic chief urges caution in online vehicle purchases after stolen motorbike incident

Talisay traffic chief urges caution in online vehicle purchases after stolen motorbike incident.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM

BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Año urges rebels to surrender, avail themselves of amnesty program

Año urges rebels to surrender, avail themselves of amnesty program.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Group urges power distributors to merge

Group urges power distributors to merge.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

‘Register early, don’t wait for deadline,’ Tongson urges new voters

‘Register early, don’t wait for deadline,’ Tongson urges new voters.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Police urges public to enhance home security after bike theft

Police urges public to enhance home security after bike theft.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

China urges Philippines to stop maritime infringement, provocation

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China lodged serious representations to the Philippine side on its intruding vessels into the adjacent waters of Ren'ai Jiao, and once again urges the Philippines to stop maritime infringement and provocation, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday. Mao made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on the collision between Chinese and Philippine bo.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Lechon now P900 per kilo, as Lacson urges mayors to set up checkpoints

Lechon now P900 per kilo, as Lacson urges mayors to set up checkpoints.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

DepEd exec urges teachers: Avoid corporal punishment

DepEd exec urges teachers: Avoid corporal punishment.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024