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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

DENR cancels deal with Surigao cult over land violations

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has terminated its agreement with the controversial Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. due to violations of the terms governing a land grant in Surigao del Norte......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Sara: No political discussions with Marcos Jr., Duterte

Vice President Sara Duterte has neither been discussing with her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, nor with President Marcos any of her political plans or stand on national issues......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Mona Lisa in Paris: Painting’s glass protection gets splashed with soup

Two protesters on Sunday hurled soup at the bullet-proof glass protecting Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” in Paris, demanding the right to “healthy and sustainable food”, an AFP journalist saw. Two women threw red and orange soup onto the glass protecting the smiling lady to gasps from the crowd in the French capital’s Louvre museum, an.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

VP Sara mum on political issues

AMID the current political issues Vice President Sara Duterte is facing due to her stand on national issues, she has not discussed it with her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte nor with her UniTeam running mate, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Vita Coco cements partnership with Philippines in new deal with Century Pacific

Philippine company Century Pacific Food inks a new long-term deal with Vita Coco to help fill the US firm's need for 90 million liters of coconut water over the next five years, as more consumers shift to 'healthier' drinks.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

BuCor chief vehicle shot by unknown gunmen

The bullet-proof Toyota Hilux, which was lent by Bureau of Corrections Chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. to Deputy Director General for Administration Al Perreras, was attacked by unknown gunmen along Skyway at Tuesday morning......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Cristy Fermin iginiit ‘di magso-sorry kina Jalosjos at Suntay

NANINDIGAN ang beteranang kolumnista na si Cristy Fermin na hindi siya hihingi ng apology  kina Dapitan City Mayor Bullet Jalosjos at former QC Congressman Bong Suntay. Ayon sa pahayag ni Cristy na inilabas sa 24 Oras, wala siyang binabanggit na pangalan ng politiko sa mga sinabi niya tungkol kay Dominic Roque kaugnay ng condo at gasolinahan at sinabing benefactor ang mga ito ng ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Hamon ni Cristy Fermin sa abogado ni Dominic: Maglabas kayo ng resibo!

“MAGLABAS po kayo ng resibo sa anuman pong labanan kahit sa korte, na ako ang nagbanggit ng pangalan ni Mayor Bullet Jalosjos!” Ito ang hamon ni Nanay Cristy Fermin sa mga abogado ng Fernandez & Singson Law Offices na naglabas ng official statement bilang kinatawan ni Dominic Roque. Sa nasabing official statement na inilabas kahapon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

‘Dominic Roque napakaselan mo, napakasensitibo mo! – Cristy Fermin

TINALAKAN ng batikang manunulat at premyadong host na si Nanay Cristy Fermin ang ex-fiancé ni Bea Alonzo na si Dominic Roque. Sa nauna naming artikulo tungkol sa naging sagot ni Nay Cristy sa inilabas na official statement ni Dominic tungkol sa  isyu sa kanila ni Mayor Bullet Jalosjos, humingi siya ng “resibo” o ebidensya sa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Balik-Tanaw | Hear then, the pitch of God’s kingdom

Some are surprised to hear Jesus begin his ministry with an announcement of a new kingdom. His first public words sound almost like a political announcement: “The kingdom of God has come near!” Is Jesus launching a new political movement, beginning a new social system? The post Balik-Tanaw | Hear then, the pitch of God’s kingdom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

DTI seals lease deal with Filinvest

Gotianun–led property developer Filinvest Land Inc. is supporting the Department of Trade and Industry plan to consolidate its various operating units with a deal to lease the company’s entire Filinvest Buendia building in Makati to the agency......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Philippine eyes rice deal with Cambodia

The Philippines is eyeing a possible rice supply deal with Cambodia as it braces for the effects of the El Niño phenomenon on its food supply......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Deal only with registered entities – AMLC

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has reminded covered persons to deal only with registered designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs), as failure to do so may lead to sanctions......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Italy s Dodgy Detention Deal with Albania

Italy's detention deal with Albania breaches international law and is abusive in many aspects, including by potentially creating legal limbo for vulnerable people. Yet, the plan-to detain in Albania people interdicted or rescued by Ital.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Philippines to sign 5-year rice deal with Vietnam

The Philippines is expected to forge a five-year rice deal with Vietnam during President Marcos’ state visit later this month to ensure stable supply even during calamities, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

OFW aspirants told: Engage with licensed recruitment agencies only

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) warned aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to engage with only legitimate and licensed recruitment agencies. Lawyer Karl Arriola, DMW-7 director, told CDN Digital that even if he was a lawyer, he still subscribed to the doctors’ advice: Prevention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

BARMM political coalition formed, ready for 2025 polls

Leaders from across the Bangsamoro provinces, who once disliked each other over extreme political differences, converged in Marawi City on Sunday and launched a peace coalition in preparation for next year’s first ever parliamentary elections in the autonomous region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Thousands more join BARMM s regional SIAP political bloc

The vice mayor here, a pioneer member of the political party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, on Saturday joined, along with thousands, another bloc most known for its cross-section peacebuilding programs and socio-economic thrusts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday

"There are no further obstacles that should hinder Tatay Gerry's release as the Board of Pardons and Parole issued a recommendation for the commutation of his sentence to a definite prison term of 12 years." The post 12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024