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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......»»
Petecio, 3 other Philippines pugs snare gold in Alicante
Gradually, Nesthy Petecio and the magnificent Filipino boxers are getting into the form they want them to be during the Olympic qualifier and in the Olympic proper......»»
US Condemns Russias Moscow Attack Claims
Russian Investigators Implicate Ukrainian Nationalists in ISIS-K Attack on Concert Hall Near Moscow In a shocking development, Russian investigators have pointed the finger at Ukrainian.....»»
Serious gaffe
An irate China has dared to wag its finger on our foreign policy chief architect......»»
Tolentino tells Diaz: Don’t say sorry
It was an emotional moment: Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino consoling in his arms the country’s first Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo......»»
Olympic, outreach cap fire prevention month
Olympic, outreach cap fire prevention month.....»»
Petecio cruises to second Olympic stint
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic silver medalist Nesthy Petecio officially qualified for the Paris Olympics later this year after finishing at the top two spots in the 1st World Qualification Tournament for boxing in Busto Arsizio, Italy, this week. Petecio joined Polish Julia Szeremeta as the two qualified boxers in the women’s 57-kilograms who will.....»»
Fantastic 4 last Filipino boxers standing in Olympic qualifier
From 10 brave souls, the Philippines’ Olympic boxing hopes now rest on the last Filipinos standing — Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, Rogen Ladon and Aira Villegas......»»
Esteban eyes Paris Olympic fencing berth
Filipino-Ivorian fencer Maxine Esteban will compete in a final Olympic-qualifying tournament in Washington DC on March 15, looking to officially book a ticket to the Summer Games slated in Paris this year......»»
Malabuyo bags silver, Olympic qualifying points in Egypt gymnastics tilt
Filipino-American gymnast Emma Malabuyo snared a floor exercise silver medal and earned some precious Paris Olympic qualifying points in the FIG Apparatus World Cup in Cairo, Egypt......»»
Manny Pacquiao hindi pinayagang lumaban sa Paris Olympics, anyare?
KAHIT isa nang boxing icon, pangarap pa rin ng Pambansang Kamao na si Manny Pacquiao na makapag-uwi ng Olympic gold medal para sa ating bansa. Ngunit sa kasamaang palad, hindi siya pinayagang lumaban sa upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Ang rason ng International Olympic Committee (IOC), lumagpas na sa itinakdang age limit na 40 ang dating.....»»
Pacquiao too old for Paris Games, says Olympic body
The International Olympic Committee thumbs down the Philippines’ request to include boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in its 2024 Paris Games roster.....»»
Nesthy Petecio gears up for Olympic qualifier in Italy post Spain feat
Nesthy Petecio gears up for Olympic qualifier in Italy post Spain feat.....»»
Cebu’s Elreen Ando bags two silver medals in Olympic qualifiers
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuana Olympian Elreen Ando claimed two silver medals in the women’s 59-kilogram division of the ongoing 2024 Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) Asian Championships-Olympic Qualifiers on Monday, February 5, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Ando, who was accompanied by her coach Ramon Solis and was with four other Filipina weightlifters, lifted a total of 213 kilograms......»»
Carlos Yulo zeroes in on pet events in Olympic medal bid
Gymnastics star Carlos Yulo goes for a more strategic Olympic buildup as he ramps up his Paris Games preparation by joining a string of international competitions in the coming months.....»»
LTU to aid Gilas’ Olympic bid?
One of the top basketball countries in the world has offered to help Gilas Pilipinas in its quest to qualify for the basketball tournament of the Paris Olympics. In an exclusive interview with The Star, Dr. Mindaugas Balciunas, secretary-general of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (Lietuvos Krepsinio Federacija), revealed that they have invited the Philippine men’s national team to a series of tune-up games in Lithuania prior to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament which is in Latvi, just across their border......»»
Gangwon 2024 unveils opening ceremony program
BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- The line-up for the opening ceremony promises an array of K-pop stars and cultural performers from the host nation, setting the stage for the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 in South Korea, International Olympic Committee announced on Saturday. According to the announcement, the program was unveiled by the organizing committee for Gangwon 2024 and opening ceremony direc.....»»
Gangwon 2024 unveils opening ceremony program
BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- The line-up for the opening ceremony promises an array of K-pop stars and cultural performers from the host nation, setting the stage for the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 in South Korea, International Olympic Committee announced on Saturday. According to the announcement, the program was unveiled by the organizing committee for Gangwon 2024 and opening ceremony direc.....»»
Comeback fight: Tapales set to battle Thai boxer for WBC title
CEBU CITY, Philippines —Former world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales successfully weighed in for his highly anticipated comeback fight set for Friday, May 10, at the Midas Hotel and Casino in Pasay City, Metro Manila. Tapales, a former World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) super bantamweight champion, will face Thai boxer Nattapong Jankaew.....»»
Tepora’s comeback fight to be announced soon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s been a long while since boxing fans saw former interim world champion Jhack Tepora fight in the ring. However, a new announcement will end Tepora’s roughly two-year hiatus. This was after Viva Promotions, the official boxing outfit of Brendan Gibbons, who is the son of MP Promotions’ chief Sean Gibbons,.....»»