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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Where’s your integrity being tested right now?

Where’s your integrity being tested right now? What are the choices before you—and how do they increase (or decrease) your integrity?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Lascañas, ex-cop, claims Sara Duterte ‘invented’ Tokhang

MANILA, Philippines — A confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) gunman claimed that “Oplan Tokhang,” the brutal “knock and plead” anti-drug operation carried out by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration was a brainchild of then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The confessed DDS gunman also claimed that the brother of then Mayor Sara Duterte, then Vice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Election plan taken out of context, no mention of resignation — Sara Duterte

Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday still refused to clarify her election bid plans, this time telling reporters that her announcement of running again in the next polls was taken out of context......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

VP Sara: Blended learning when too hot

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte reminds of DepEd order that schools can switch to distance learning in the event of natural disasters and other calamities......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

3ID: Visayas nears total victory vs communist insurgency

3ID: Visayas nears total victory vs communist insurgency.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Old churches see influx of pilgrims as Holy Week nears

Old churches see influx of pilgrims as Holy Week nears.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

NWPC reminds employers to submit annual wage reports

NWPC reminds employers to submit annual wage reports.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Comply with sanitation requirements, CHO reminds establishment owners

Comply with sanitation requirements, CHO reminds establishment owners.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

STATEMENT | Bulatlat reminds Philippine military of culpability in cyber-attacks and misinformation

Bulatlat maintains that these so-called “cyber security” efforts could mean online surveillance, distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks, “fake news” and other forms of attacks aimed to suppress freedom of the press and of expression, as well as the people’s right to information. This issue was brought to the attention of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan who will hold her official country visit next week. The post STATEMENT | Bulatlat reminds Philippine military of culpability in cyber-attacks and misinformation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Airline app reminds public to be vigilant

Airline app reminds public to be vigilant.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Benitez seeking re-election as Bacolod mayor, Paduano says

Benitez seeking re-election as Bacolod mayor, Paduano says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Ex-Cordova mayor Sitoy-Cho snubs election case arraignment

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —Former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho failed to attend her arraignment today before the Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 regarding her election case. The Commission on Election (COMELEC) filed a complaint before the court against the former mayor for violating Section 261 (h) of the Omnibus Election Code. The complaint.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

House leaders: Senate ‘losing integrity’ over PDEA leaks probe

House leaders warned the Senate on Wednesday that it is “losing its integrity” by continuing to investigate an unverified document linking the president to illegal drug use – words that reflect the lower chamber’s suspicions that a full-blown destabilization plot against the Marcos administration is underway......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

A life of integrity

The integrity of the upright guides them. — Proverbs 11:3.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Statement of the IBP in support of the integrity and independence of the Supreme Court of the Philippines

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines stands squarely behind the Honorable Supreme Court, particularly the Court’s integrity and independence in the discharge of its functions......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Antique mayor sinapak vice mayor dahil sa ayuda

INAMIN ni Antique Gov. Rhodora Cadiao na sinuntok ng isa nilang alkalde ang vice mayor nito dahil sa pamamahagi ng ayuda sa kanilang mga nasasakupan. The post Antique mayor sinapak vice mayor dahil sa ayuda first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

So, Where Do We Go From Here?

The Philippines has just had a presidential election. The first for the second decade of the 21st century. Like the presidential election 6 years ago that gave us President Rodrigo Duterte, this election appears to have been heavily influenced by social media......»»

Category: newsSource:  philnewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

VP Sara ayaw apurahin balik sa lumang school calendar

Tinabla ni Vice President at Education Secretary Sara Duterte ang kahilingan na ibalik agad sa Hunyo ang pagbubukas ng School Year 2024-2025 dahil mababawasan ang pahinga ng mga guro at estudyante. The post VP Sara ayaw apurahin balik sa lumang school calendar first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Sara, Robin sa 2028 namumuro

Si Senador Robin Padilla ang itatambal kay Vice President Sara Duterte sa 2028 presidential elections sakaling umatras si dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na maging running mate ang anak, ayon kay dating Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo. The post Sara, Robin sa 2028 namumuro first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024