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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......»»
Pura Luka Vega arrested again by Manila Police District
'This stemmed from a complaint filed against them by three churches affiliated with the Philippines for Jesus Movement. The recommended bail is P360,000,' 'Drag Den' showrunner Rod Singh writes......»»
‘BSP ready to mitigate excessive peso volatility’
Monetary authorities are ready to mitigate any “unnecessary movement” and “excessive volatility” in the foreign exchange market as the peso sank to fresh 17-month lows against the dollar, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr......»»
‘Bird flu, ASF vax being smuggled in travel luggage’
Unauthorized vaccines against bird flu and African swine fever are reportedly being smuggled into the country in tumblers and plastic glasses concealed in travel luggage from Vietnam and nearby countries, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry......»»
Edu to join Gilas despite injury
Newly-reappointed Gilas head coach Tim Cone said yesterday injured Japanese B-League center AJ Edu will join the national team in Hong Kong for the first game of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window despite not being able to play......»»
3 incumbent councilors to join Ruiz’s slate
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Three incumbent Cebu City councilors have expressed their intention to join the slate of former Customs Commissioner Yogi Ruiz in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. However, Ruiz refused to disclose their names, citing concerns that their pending projects may not be funded if they are identified. “Wala pa lang gyud sila.....»»
Jon Jon Briones, daughter Isa join Broadway s Hadestown
Homegrown Filipino-American stage actor Jon Jon Briones and his daughter Isa have been tapped to join the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical "Hadestown" on Broadway......»»
Mutya ng Dabaw updates rules: No height requirement, mothers welcome to join
Mutya ng Dabaw follows the trend of abolishing the height requirement for candidates and allowing mothers to join pageants.....»»
Jerald Napoles bares secrets to 10-year relationship with Kim Molina; no plan to join breakups bandwagon
Celebrity couple Jerald Napoles and Kim Molina have no plans to join the showbiz breakups bandwagon. .....»»
10 brgys to join Chicken Inasal Festival street dance competition
10 brgys to join Chicken Inasal Festival street dance competition.....»»
LGUs join 5-day climate change action plan training
LGUs join 5-day climate change action plan training.....»»
40K join Castaway Music Fest at SM City Pampanga
40K join Castaway Music Fest at SM City Pampanga.....»»
College graduates with Latin honors urged to join public service
College graduates with Latin honors urged to join public service.....»»
Gabii sa Kabilin set to return on May 10; 10K people expected to join heritage tour
Gabii sa Kabilin set to return on May 10; 10K people expected to join heritage tour.....»»
Australia to join Philippines and US in military drills
Australia and France will join the Philippines and US in joint military exercises that will include drills in the South China Sea......»»
Arci Muñoz, Jonas Apostol join Yugen’s Miss Universe franchises council
Actress Arci Muñoz and celebrity dentist Dr. Jonas Apostol are among the latest personalities to join the international council of Yugen’s Miss Universe franchises, as the head of empowerment and as the head of aesthetic and innovation, respectively......»»
SAF to join Balikatan exercises
Commandos from the elite Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police will join the Balikatan military exercises with the US, which begin tomorrow......»»
Coast Guard to join Balikatan exercises with US
For the first time, the Philippine Coast Guard will join the Balikatan military exercises with the United States, with six of its vessels being readied for “humanitarian armed service” role in the 16-day drill slated to begin on Monday......»»
Top Philippines PR agency head to join panel of judges in Stevie Awards
Top Philippines PR agency head to join panel of judges in Stevie Awards.....»»
Piston Cebu won’t join national transport strike
Piston Cebu won’t join national transport strike.....»»