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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......»»
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......»»
Suspended Lady Warriors coach wants side heard as UE appeals UAAP decision
UE Lady Warriors head coach Jerry Yee is looking to have his voice heard when he formally files for appeal following the UAAP board’s decision to suspend him for the rest of UAAP Season 86 due to allegations of “committing acts that are inconsistent with the purposes of the association.”.....»»
Defending UAAP crown will be difficult, Lady Spikers coach admits
Reigning UAAP women’s volleyball champions La Salle Lady Spikers will have a tough time defending their title in the upcoming UAAP Season 86 volleyball competition, a coach said......»»
Embracing Roots and Unity at 2nd Balacat Festival
Embracing Roots and Unity at 2nd Balacat Festival.....»»
Cebuana Joanneesse Perez likely to play a different position with UP
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuana Joanneesse Gabrielle Perez may not be playing as a middle blocker with the University of the Philippines (UP) women’s volleyball team in the UAAP. The 18-year-old Cebuana volleyball standout shared this during her guesting at CDN Sportstalk (watch full video interview below article). Perez was awarded “Best Middle Blocker” in the Cebu.....»»
Faster inflation could delay interest rate cuts – BDO
Faster inflation could delay monetary policy rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas , according to an official from BDO Trusts and Investments, the investment arm of BDO Unibank Inc......»»
An intimate portrait of Tessie Agana’s life and times
“She started out when she was about six years old, and (she did) ‘Roberta,’ the big movie when she was eight years old. From eight to 14, it was when she made a lot of her movies as a child star.”.....»»
UAAP MVP Kacey dela Rosa spearheads Gilas 3×3 as women’s basketball returns to PBA
Ateneo's 20-year-old UAAP MVP Kacey dela Rosa hones her craft in 3x3 basketball after dominating 5-on-5 play as the PBA revives its women's division.....»»
Suspended UE coach blasts UAAP decision
UE head coach Jerry Yee has been suspended by the UAAP for the remainder of the Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, the league announced Sunday......»»
TIMELINE: The brutal killing of Sinulog Idol’s ‘Coach J’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Joel Jude Unchuan, also known as Coach J, shocked Cebu with her death. Her lifeless body was found in a grassy portion of Brgy. Inayagan, Cebu City last year, leaving many particularly her family, friends, and mentees in disbelief of her brutal death. Recently, authorities have already lodged formal complaints against.....»»
Unique love storyline brings ‘Asawa ng Asawa Ko’ close to viewers
‘There was a farfetched but intriguing circumstance that would give the story a richer context, namely, the kidnapping and the four-year experience that would transform the protagonist from a protected, middle-class bride to a toughened survivor when she returns. That was the thing that was different in this project,’ says director Laurice Guillen of the ‘Asawa ng Asawa Ko’ storyline......»»
Cebuana volleybelle Joanneesse Perez joins UP Maroons
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Stellar Cebuana middle blocker Joanneesse Perez confidently chose the University of the Philippines (UP) Women’s Volleyball Team Fighting Maroons for her college volleyball journey without any hesitation. The 18-year-old Perez, who is the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) “Best Middle Blocker” in the girls’ volleyball tournament, recently committed to the Fighting.....»»
Torregosa’s determination pushed USC coach to enlist her in Cebu Marathon’s 42k race
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Seasoned track and field coach Arvin Loberanis saw grit and hunger from his ace runner Artjoy Torregosa which convinced him to sign her up in the 42-kilometer race of the recently concluded Cebu Marathon 2024. Torregosa surprised everyone after she emerged as champion in the female category of Sunday’s 42k race......»»
LSU coach Kim Mulkey will not be reading the recently published profile on her career
LSU Women’s Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey Reacts to Washington Post Profile In a recent profile published by The Washington Post, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim.....»»
14-year-old girl claims she was sexually assaulted at SRP
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 14-year-old girl claimed that she was sexually assaulted by a man she met somewhere beneath the South Road Properties (SRP) viaduct. She reported the incident to the Carbon Police Station on Thursday, March 14, 2024, around 7 p.m. The victim claimed that the man offered her a soft drink. After.....»»
It s a splurge for me : Barbie Forteza explains why she skipped Taylor Swift s concert
As much as she is a Swiftie, Barbie Forteza chose not to watch Taylor Swift's concert either in Melbourne, Japan, or Singapore because she felt that she would be splurging right after recently finishing building her dream house......»»
‘Philippines elevating to upper-middle income status next year’
The Philippines remains on track to become an upper-middle income economy in 2025, even as the government trimmed its economic growth target for this year, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»
US State Secretary Blinken begins Middle East tour, marks his first stop in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], March 21 (ANI): US State Secretary Antony Blinken who began his Middle East tour arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, marking his first stop on this trip to discuss efforts to reach an "immediate ceasefire agreement" between Israel and Hamas, The New York Times reported. Blinken's visit to Jeddah came as US President Joe Biden's administration was hoping it could convince Saudi Arabia to establish.....»»
Lonelyville, USA: Three factors that make middle-aged adults in America more likely to be lonely
Middle-aged Americans are facing a loneliness epidemic compared to their European counterparts, a new report suggests. The study, published in the journal American Psychologist, analyzed.....»»