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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......»»
Rama on Duterte-Marcos word war: ‘It’s not fair to those who supported UniTeam’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama could not help but express his dismay on the ongoing word war involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte. Rama said he finds the “tug-of-war” involving the two UniTeam leaders “unfair” especially to their members. The Cebu City mayor said that it was.....»»
Yasser Marta na-fall kay Claudine: Single po ako, I guess, siya rin!
NAKAKALOKA ang mga naging rebelasyon ng Kapuso hunk actor na si Yasser Marta tungkol sa kanila ni Claudine Barretto. Diretsahang inamin ng Sparkle artist na na-fall at totoong nagkagusto siya kay Claudine matapos ma-develop habang ginagawa nila ang GMA Prime series na “Lovers/Liars.” Baka Bet Mo: Yasser Marta feeling suwerte kay Maine: Sobrang hindi pa.....»»
Cebu City OBO temporarily closes condo unit after child’s fatal fall
Cebu City OBO temporarily closes condo unit after child’s fatal fall.....»»
‘The Fall Guy’ nina Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt handog para sa stuntmen, crew
STUNTMAN, pero bida sa pelikula. Ganyan ang magiging peg ng kakaibang bagong action comedy film na “The Fall Guy” na pagbibidahan ng Hollywood stars na sina Ryan Gosling at Emily Blunt. Ang karakter ni Ryan ay bilang si “Colt” na ilang taon nang nagsisilbing stuntman para sa A-list star na si Tom Ryder na ginagampanan.....»»
‘The Fall Guy’ nina Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt handog para sa stuntmen, crew
STUNTMAN, pero bida sa pelikula. Ganyan ang magiging peg ng kakaibang bagong action comedy film na “The Fall Guy” na pagbibidahan ng Hollywood stars na sina Ryan Gosling at Emily Blunt. Ang karakter ni Ryan ay bilang si “Colt” na ilang taon nang nagsisilbing stuntman para sa A-list star na si Tom Ryder na ginagampanan.....»»
‘The Fall Guy’ nina Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt handog para sa stuntmen, crew
STUNTMAN, pero bida sa pelikula. Ganyan ang magiging peg ng kakaibang bagong action comedy film na “The Fall Guy” na pagbibidahan ng Hollywood stars na sina Ryan Gosling at Emily Blunt. Ang karakter ni Ryan ay bilang si “Colt” na ilang taon nang nagsisilbing stuntman para sa A-list star na si Tom Ryder na ginagampanan.....»»
‘The Fall Guy’ nina Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt handog para sa stuntmen, crew
STUNTMAN, pero bida sa pelikula. Ganyan ang magiging peg ng kakaibang bagong action comedy film na “The Fall Guy” na pagbibidahan ng Hollywood stars na sina Ryan Gosling at Emily Blunt. Ang karakter ni Ryan ay bilang si “Colt” na ilang taon nang nagsisilbing stuntman para sa A-list star na si Tom Ryder na ginagampanan.....»»
British chamber remains optimistic on UK-Philippines trade growth
With the total trade in goods and services reaching an all-time high of £3.0 billion, BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson expressed optimism on the positive growth trajectory of the UK and the Philippines’ bilateral trade......»»
Philippines eyes $3.82 million sales from German trade fair
The Philippines is targeting to generate $3.82 million in sales from its participation in an international consumer goods trade fair in Germany, according to the export promotions arm of the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
Philippines total external trade drops by 5.4 pct in November
MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods declined by 5.4 percent in November 2023 to 16.95 billion U.S. dollars from 17.92 billion dollars in November 2022, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Of the total external trade in November 2023, 63.8 percent were imported goods, while the remaining were exported goods, the PSA said. The PSA said the balance.....»»
Agriculture chief exempts bonito from import ban
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has allowed canners to import frozen bonito more than two weeks after he ordered a temporary import suspension of the fish, following reports that imported fish stocks are diverted to the wet markets......»»
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......»»
‘Traders divert imported fish to evade VAT’
Unscrupulous fish importers are diverting frozen stocks of round scad (galunggong), bonito (tulingan) and mackerel (alumahan) to the wet markets to evade paying value added tax (VAT), the Department of Agriculture said yesterday......»»
Stocks up, peso breaches 56:$1
The stock market posted slight gains yesterday as it tracked upswing in US markets, while the peso weakened and breached the 56 to $1 barrier......»»
Index attempts to break past 7,000 anew
Local stocks will likely seek direction from the US markets this week in a bid to break past the 7,000 threshold anew......»»
DOH calls for good maintenance of vaccine stocks amid high temperature
DOH calls for good maintenance of vaccine stocks amid high temperature.....»»
Stocks extend losing streak
Local stocks continued its descent as investors took a cautious approach ahead of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas policy meeting......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»