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Remembering the PNoy legacy

Last Thursday, Feb. 8 was the 64th birth anniversary of former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

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

Albie Casiño asked if he visited Jaclyn Jose s wake: Hindi ako apektado do n

Actor Albie Casiño believed that he didn't have to go to veteran actress Jaclyn Jose's wake. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Kris Aquino nag-kupido ni Carla Abellana ug ‘doctor friend’

Bisan pa man sa kakulian sa panglawas ni Kris Aquino tungod sa iyang autoimmune diseases, wala kini nahimong babag sa iyang pagka-matchmaker ni Carla Abellana. On Instagram, Abella commented on one of Aquino’s health updates and extended her prayers to her. Sa Instagram, mi-comment si Abellana sa health update post ni Aquino ug mipadangat kini.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

‘Ikaw naman ang wanted’: Duterte tells Quiboloy to leave him out

MANILA, Philippines — “Pastor, ikaw naman ang wanted, huwag mo akong [idamay] dito.” (Pastor, you’re the one who’s wanted, don’t drag me into this.) This was the response of former President Rodrigo Duterte when asked about allegations of sheltering Apollo Quiboloy. He also said at a press conference on Thursday night at that he would.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Jaclyn Jose already cremated; celebrities attend first night of wake

Award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose's body has been cremated......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Friends still here and friends no longer with us

I know this is late, but received word of director Tikoy Aguiluz’s death on the eve of an out-of-town trip, and so was unable to attend his wake......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Minister attending Australian data, digital meeting

Minister for Digitising Government Judith Collins is in Sydney to attend the first Data and Digital Ministers' Meeting of 2024. "This is a great opportunity to connect with our Australian counterparts and identify how we can work together on digital transformation," Ms Collins says.  "Both our nations are looking into how advancements like AI and digital iden.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Jewel in the Palace continues story with Lee Young Ae reprising role after 20 years

"Dae Jang Geum," or more popularly known in the Philippines as "Jewel in the Palace," is set to continue the story of Jang Geum two decades since she became the first royal physician. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

WATCH: ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ rally draws huge crowd after government ‘encouragement’ to attend

Rappler's Palace reporter Dwight de Leon takes us through what's happening at Quirino Grandstand in Manila.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Marcos declares April 10 a regular holiday in view of Eid’l Fitr

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace declared Eid’l Fitr, or the Feast of Ramadhan, on Wednesday next week (April 10) a holiday. The Palace released to the media Proclamation No. 514 that contained the declaration. “Now, therefore, I, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era

The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Remembering Butz Aquino, leader of the August Twenty-One Movement that defied Marcos Sr.

Butz Aquino, the brother of Ninoy Aquino, was among the first to call upon the people to gather in EDSA in what would become the People Power Revolution.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Kris Aquino hirap nang maging strong, humingi ng lakas sa ina

AMINADO ang Queen of All Media na si Kris Aquino na nahihirapan na rin siyang maging malakas sa paglaban sa iniindang sakit. Ngayong araw, nagbahagi ang TV host-actress ng larawan sa kanyang Instagram stories bilang paggunita sa kaarawan ng yumaong ina na si dating Presidente Cory Aquino. Unang ibinandera ni Kris ang larawan ng kanyang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Bimby tuloy ang pagsho-showbiz, pero ano-ano nga ba ang mga gagawing proyekto?

“WALA pang napag-uusapan,” ito ang sagot sa amin ni Erickson Raymundo nang tanungin namin siya kagabi kung anu-anong projects ang gagawin ni Bimby Aquino Yap pagbalik niya ng Pilipinas sa Pebrero pagkatapos ng kaarawan ng mama niyang si Kris Aquino. Nag-viral ang sagot ni Kris Aquino sa handler niyang si Cristine Calawod ng Cornerstone Entertainment.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Sara: Baste quit call made out of ‘brotherly love’

Vice President Sara Duterte said she has not spoken to her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, about his call for President Marcos to resign, which she stressed was more out of “brotherly love” to protect her from the shabby treatment she has been receiving from people within the Palace inner circle......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Quiboloy cannot refuse Senate subpoenas – Justice Carpio

Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder and leader Apollo Quiboloy cannot refuse to attend a Senate inquiry on accusations of human trafficking and sexual abuse against him and his members, as it is his obligation as a citizen to attend when summoned, according to retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Senate probe ‘incriminatory’, says Quiboloy’s lawyer on why he won’t attend it

MANILA, Philippines — “Incriminatory.” This was how the camp of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy looked at him attending the Senate hearing. So this was why Quiboloy remained to not incline to attend the hearing. This would compromise his client’s appearance, said Quiboloy, through his lawyer, Melanio Balayan. “We still believe that the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Rama will be away for 1 week to attend summit in Taiwan

Rama will be away for 1 week to attend summit in Taiwan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024