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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......»»
President Marcos congratulates new Indonesian president
President Marcos called presumptive Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto late Thursday to congratulate him and relay his commitment to further enhance Manila’s relations with Jakarta......»»
Except for Vice President, Dutertes skip President Marcos events
Despite a testy exchange about drug use with former president Rodrigo Duterte, President Marcos said he has a lot of fond memories and made lifetime friends in Davao City......»»
Duterte has stopped taking fentanyl before becoming President — Panelo
MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte stopped taking Fentanyl even before his election as the chief executive of the country in 2016, according to his then chief legal counsel, Salvador Panelo. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday alleged that the former president is taking fentanyl. In a text message to INQUIRER.net, Panelo reiterated.....»»
Student dies after motorcycle crash in Kalinga capital
A student died while being treated in the hospital on Sunday after a motorcycle he was driving rammed into the rear of a car in Tabuk City, Kalinga......»»
SAF trooper in Tawi-Tawi clash with Abu bandit dies
One of the three police Special Action Force members wounded in an encounter with an Abu Sayyaf bandit in Tawi-Tawi on Tuesday died while being treated in a hospital in this city......»»
Panday creator, director Carlo J. Caparas dies
Comic strip writer and director Carlo J. Caparas has passed away. He was 80. .....»»
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dies at 63 in helicopter crash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63. Raisi’s sudden death,.....»»
Man dies while cleaning canal in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 58-year-old man died after he was trapped inside a canal along A. Lopez St., Barangay Calamba in Cebu City on Tuesday noon, May 14, 2024. The victim was identified as Teodorico Bayarcal, a resident of the area, who had volunteered to clean the canal to prepare it for the upcoming.....»»
Fisherman from Alcoy, Cebu dies of heart attack while at sea
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The body of a fisherman was found on his pump boat that was floating on the waters of Purok Lumboy, Sitio Cambulak, Brgy. Granada in Boljoon town, southern Cebu early on Tuesday morning, May 14. The deceased was identified as Alejandro Medez, of legal age and a resident of Brgy. Atabay.....»»
First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
BOSTON (AP) — The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday. Richard “Rick” Slayman had the transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in March at the age of 62. Surgeons said they believed.....»»
Policeman dies in Sibonga after motorcycle rams into parked truck
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A police died after the motorcycle that he was riding on bumped a trailer truck that was parked along the road of Sitio Gahad, Barangay Poblacion in Sibonga town, at around 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The police was identified as Patrolman John Anthony Quintao, 28 years old,.....»»
Playwright Floy Quintos dies
Playwright and director Floy Quintos passed away on Saturday morning. He was 63. .....»»
Former senator Rene Saguisag dies
Following the EDSA Revolution in 1986, Saguisag became the spokesperson of former President Corazon Aquino......»»
1 dies, 3 hurt in Pangasinan vehicular mishaps
A man died while three others were injured in separate vehicular accidents in Anda and San Jacinto town in Pangasinan on Sunday......»»
Female BARMM social services agency official dies in ambush
Gunmen killed a 26-year-old female official of a provincial office of the Bangsamoro social services ministry in an ambush in Barangay Semba in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on Wednesday afternoon......»»
Firefighter dies as house collapses
A 25-year-old volunteer firefighter was killed when a house that was razed by a fire in Barangay Batis, San Juan collapsed on Tuesday night......»»
Retired judge dies in road mishap
A retired judge died while seven others were injured in a vehicular accident in Cagayan de Oro City on Sunday......»»
Coast Guard trainee dies after joining Aurora sports fest
In a statement on Monday, the PCG said that the PCG trainee was declared dead by doctors on Sunday afternoon......»»
Liloan accident: 11-year-old boy dies after getting run over by dump truck
CEBU CITY, Philippines – An 11-year-old boy died in a Liloan accident after his head was run over by a dump truck that collided with the motorcycle his father was driving along the national road in Barangay Jubay, Liloan town, Cebu on Friday morning, April 12, 2024. The fatal accident happened at around 9:45 a.m.,.....»»