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Philippines cops silver in Women s Asia & Oceania ice hockey tilt
The Philippine women’s ice hockey team fell a victory short of clinching the gold medal in their first tournament back, finishing second behind Iran in the 2024 IIHF Women’s Asia & Oceania Cup in Kyrgyzstan......»»
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......»»
Netanyahu Claims Gaza Strike That Killed 7 Aid Workers Was Unintentional: Live Updates
Israeli strike on Iranian Embassy building in Damascus escalates undeclared war between Israel and Iran In a recent development that has rocked the region, Israel.....»»
US-Led Coalition Shoots Down 15 Yemen Rebel Drones, CENTCOM Says
Dubai, UAE - U.S. and allied forces shot down 15 one-way attack drones fired by Iran-backed Yemeni rebels into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Saturday, the U.S. military said.Shortly afterwards, the rebels claimed the attack, saying they had fired missiles at an 'American' commercial ship and launched drones at U.S. warships in 'the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.'It was one of the Houthi's largest attacks sin.....»»
US-Led Coalition Shoots Down 15 Yemen Rebel Drones, CENTCOM Says
Dubai, UAE - U.S. and allied forces shot down 15 one-way attack drones fired by Iran-backed Yemeni rebels into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Saturday, the U.S. military said.Shortly afterwards, the rebels claimed the attack, saying they had fired missiles at an 'American' commercial ship and launched drones at U.S. warships in 'the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.'It was one of the Houthi's largest attacks sin.....»»
LIVESTREAM: World Court hearings on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories
4th UPDATE: The World Court hears the oral pleadings of China, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Japan and Jordan.....»»
Gazans fear Israeli attack on their last refuge; US launches retaliatory strikes
The US strikes target Iran-backed militants that Washington blames for the drone attack in Jordan this week that killed three US troops.....»»
China presses Iran to rein in Houthi attacks in Red Sea, sources say
"Basically, China says: 'If our interests are harmed in any way, it will impact our business with Tehran. So tell the Houthis to show restraint'," says an anonymous Iranian official who is a Reuters source.....»»
Iraq condemns latest US strikes as ‘irresponsible escalation’
The Pentagon said the US had carried out strikes on three facilities linked to Iran-backed militias including Kataib Hezbollah after a weekend attack on an Iraqi air base that wounded US forces.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 18
ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan military said in a statement that the country had carried out effective strikes early Thursday morning against hideouts inside Iran used by "terrorists" responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said that the precision strikes were carried out by "using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions, and stand-o.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 18
ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan military said in a statement that the country had carried out effective strikes early Thursday morning against hideouts inside Iran used by "terrorists" responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said that the precision strikes were carried out by "using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions, and stand-o.....»»
18 Pinoy seafarers held in Oman – DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs is still waiting for information on how several Filipino crewmembers of an oil tanker were allegedly taken hostage by the Iran regime in Oman......»»
Thirdy Ravena relishes San-En success in best B. League season yet
‘It's a great experience for me, it's been a long time coming,’ says Thirdy Ravena as the Japan B. League Asian import rides his best season yet, helping San-En rise from cellar-dweller to surprise league-leader.....»»
Ginebra secures twice-to-beat Comm’s Cup slot, escapes NLEX in Albay thriller
Import Tony Bishop drains a clutch three as Ginebra rallies from an 11-point, third-quarter deficit against NLEX to lock a twice-to-beat playoff berth in Legazpi, Albay.....»»
Boatwright open to play for Gilas
San Miguel Beer import Bennie Boatwright Jr. won’t hesitate to suit up for the Philippines if he’s asked to be naturalized and said yesterday it would be an honor to play with Gilas......»»
EDITORIAL - Restoring NFA powers
Amid sustained high rice prices, the House of Representatives has approved a bill that restores the authority of the National Food Authority to import rice and sell this in the market during a food security emergency......»»
FEF bucks proposal to restore NFA power
The Foundation for Economic Freedom is opposing the proposal to bring back the power of the National Food Authority to import and sell rice to consumers, saying this would reverse the gains from the reforms in the country’s rice policy......»»
200,000-MT sugar importation needed to prevent shortage – group
A producers’ group yesterday underscored the need to import 200,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar to prevent shortage in supply as it confirmed that sugarcane plantations in Negros have been severely damaged by El Niño......»»
Local retailers seek removal of de minimis value in imports
The Philippine Retailers Association has urged policymakers to reevaluate and remove the de minimis value in import goods, particularly concerning online retail purchases......»»
Fish import suspension bodes well for aquaculture
The suspension of the importation of certain pelagic fishes to avert diversion of stocks to wet markets would allow the local aquaculture industry to grow, fish cage operators said......»»