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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......»»
Buying plane not feasible, Lacson says
Buying plane not feasible, Lacson says.....»»
Grounded C-130 plane stalls flights at NAIA
Some flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport were delayed yesterday after a C-130 plane of the Philippine Air Force was stalled at the NAIA’s Taxiway Charlie 6......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 21
KABUL -- Four people onboard a Russian plane that crashed in Afghanistan's airspace on Saturday were found injured on Sunday, local officials said. (Afghanistan-Plane Crash) - - - - JAKARTA -- At least two people died and 16 others were injured after the bus they were on rolled five meters down a highway in Central Java on Sunday, according to local police. The crash took place in Pemalang Regency.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 21
KABUL -- Four people onboard a Russian plane that crashed in Afghanistan's airspace on Saturday were found injured on Sunday, local officials said. (Afghanistan-Plane Crash) - - - - JAKARTA -- At least two people died and 16 others were injured after the bus they were on rolled five meters down a highway in Central Java on Sunday, according to local police. The crash took place in Pemalang Regency.....»»
Comelec mulls further limiting substitution due to withdrawal
Comelec mulls further limiting substitution due to withdrawal .....»»
Sipalay mulls opening ‘Minahang Bayan’
Sipalay mulls opening ‘Minahang Bayan’.....»»
Capitol mulls new joint venture with Manila Water
Capitol mulls new joint venture with Manila Water.....»»
ICC can t probe Philippines drug war, Marcos tells Germany s Scholz
MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor. Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany. Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i.....»»
Ex-Philippines President Duterte summoned for probe into grave threats
Ex-Philippines President Duterte summoned for probe into 'grave threats' Anadolu Agency - English.....»»
Probe launched into ‘door-knocking’ incidents in Cebu
Probe launched into ‘door-knocking’ incidents in Cebu.....»»
Cebu group demands probe into deaths of Bilar 5 in Bohol
Cebu group demands probe into deaths of Bilar 5 in Bohol.....»»
Probe sought into alleged China-based hackers targeting gov’t websites
Sen. Risa Hontiveros filed Senate Resolution 923 on Tuesday, urging the Senate national defense and security committee to conduct a probe into attempts to infiltrate the websites of agencies connected to the defense of the West Philippine Sea......»»
Cops conduct deep probe into prof’s claims of kidnapping
Cops conduct deep probe into prof’s claims of kidnapping.....»»
House insists on investigating China s secret pact on Ayungin
The House of Representatives will push through with its probe into former President Rodrigo Duterte's secret deal with China that supposedly gave up Philippine sovereignty over a part of the West Philippine Sea, with lawmakers saying that even mere allegations of the agreement have diplomatic repercussions......»»
Kevin Spacey denies new allegations to air in UK documentary
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey has denied new allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior against men, ahead of the release next week of a UK television documentary featuring their claims......»»
Former Philippine president Duterte throws allegations at Marcos
Former Philippine president Duterte throws allegations at Marcos The Associated Press.....»»
Ex-councilor mum on allegations that he took pics under lawyer’s skirt
Ex-councilor mum on allegations that he took pics under lawyer’s skirt.....»»
Ohtani to address theft allegations against interpreter
Shohei Ohtani's interpreter got fired by the Dodgers amid allegations that he stole from the player to pay off gambling debts.....»»
Jair Bolsonaro Denies Coup Allegations
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Denies Coup Allegations, Claims Political Persecution Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro recently addressed tens of thousands of supporters in São.....»»