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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

Aging poor Pinoys lack access to health coverage – ADB

“The Philippines stands out as among those with relatively low coverage of poor older people despite the Universal Healthcare Law.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Cebu City police all set for security coverage of CVIRAA 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines  — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is all set to provide security coverage for the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) meet, which will have its opening ceremony on Saturday, May 4, at the Festival Grounds of the South Road Properties (SRP). Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, Deputy Director for Operations.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Free PhilHealth coverage OK’d for solo parents

Single parents will now be entitled to free coverage of the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. as provided under the law expanding the economic benefits for single fathers and mothers, a senior administration lawmaker disclosed yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Full PhilHealth coverage for cancer treatment, major surgeries pushed

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. should have full coverage of cancer treatments, heart bypass and other major operations, a party-list lawmaker said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

IC plans to increase CMVLI coverage to P200,000

The government plans to increase the indemnity claims of vehicular accident victims amid the need to improve overall insurance coverage in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

DILG allows police, jail, fire personnel to wear light uniforms due to summer heat

DILG allows police, jail, fire personnel to wear light uniforms due to summer heat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

PNP allows civilians to own semi-automatic, long firearms

PNP allows civilians to own semi-automatic, long firearms.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

NEGOCC CONTINUES BAN | Mayor allows entry of pork to Bacolod to address growing demand

NEGOCC CONTINUES BAN | Mayor allows entry of pork to Bacolod to address growing demand.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

SC opens one-stop shop for court concerns

The Supreme Court has opened a one-stop shop for court concerns to systematize and organize the workflow of processes in the SC......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Bacolod to get 2 more municipal trial courts

Bacolod to get 2 more municipal trial courts.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in trial of the century, dies at 76

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in trial of the century, dies at 76.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

For aspiring entrepreneurs: Mister Donut offers 90-day business trial package

Mister Donut, a strong international brand with 40 years of proven franchising track record in the Philippines, is encouraging budding entrepreneurs or those who want to test the viability of a new location to pursue their franchising plans via its 90-day business trial package......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Trial set for guard over puppy throwing

The security guard who threw a puppy from an overpass in Quezon City in July last year is set to undergo trial......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Pasig court issues arrest warrants vs Quiboloy, others

A regional trial court in Pasig City yesterday ordered the arrest of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy for the non-bailable offense of qualified human trafficking......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Davao court issues arrest warrant vs Quiboloy

A Davao Regional Trial Court has issued a warrant of arrest against doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Jemboy’s parents hit court ruling

The mother of slain Navotas teenager Jemboy Baltazar decried the Navotas Regional Trial Court ruling on the five former police officers involved in her son’s death......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

SC dismisses Butuan court employee

A clerk at the Butuan City regional trial court has been dismissed from the service for grave misconduct......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Kris mas migrabe ang sakit apan padayon sa pagpakigbisog: ‘I refuse to die!’

Bisan unsang orasa, pwede ma-cardiact arrest ang Queen of All Media nga si Kris Aquino tungod sa mas migrabe pa nga kahimtang sa iyang panlawas. Kini ang gipahibaw ni Kris sa iyang interview sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” karong adlaw nga Miyerkules, Pebrero 14. Matud niya nga duna siyay lima ka autoimmune diseases nga.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Education s old problems, new stop-gap measures: Why media need to look at the bigger picture

THE CRISIS in education may not be the only serious challenge facing the new year. But it has certainly captured media coverage and more public attention engaging stakeholders, not just students, teachers and parents but also business and industry leaders.Unfortunately, the government has responded not with a comprehensive plan or strategy to address the failure of Filipino students to learn basic skills and ins.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024