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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......»»
Six-year-old Gaza girl found dead days after pleading for help
Six-year-old Hind Rajab pleaded to be rescued, after her family's car came under fire in war-ravaged Gaza City, leaving her alone, frightened and wounded, surrounded by the bodies of her dead relatives......»»
‘Cafe by day, bar by night’: 7 Metro Manila coffee shops that serve cocktails in the evening
Get your caffeine and booze fix in these Metro Manila coffee shops that transform into bars in the after hours!.....»»
Strengthening the Single Economic Market
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has met with Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers to discuss the opportunities to lower business costs and increase the ease with which businesses and people can operate across the Tasman. "I have met with Treasurer Chalmers and shared our new Government's ambitious economic goals, our plans to gr.....»»
In a doughnut in Japan, unlocking the power of the Sun
With its tangle of pipes and pumps leading to a metal pot the size of a five-storey building, Japan’s JT-60SA machine looks to the untrained eye like a contraption from 1970s sci-fi. But inside it is a doughnut-shaped vessel where experiments done at millions of degrees could help unlock a carbon-free, inexhaustible and safe power.....»»
Ode to joy: How Austria shaped Beethoven’s Ninth
The night Ludwig van Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony rang out in a Vienna concert hall for the first time almost exactly two centuries ago, the great German composer was anxious for all to go well. He needn’t have worried. The audience erupted in spontaneous applause during the performance, but Beethoven was already so hard of.....»»
Lee O’Brian may sweet Valentine post para sa anak nila ni Pokwang
ISANG short but sweet message ang ipinahayag ni Lee O’Brian, ex-partner ni Pokwang, sa kanilang anak na si Malia nitong Valentine’s Day. Sa kanyang Instagram page ay ipinost niya ang larawan nila mag-ama na nasa loob ng isang heart-shaped frame. “Happy Valentines Day to you, my Malia!” saad ni Lee. Dagdag pa niya, “You’re always.....»»
Fil-Am rapper MBNel thrilled to perform during Cebu’s Sinulog 2024 festival
Filipino-American hip-hop artist MBNel, real name Jhonel Dongon, is thrilled to be performing at the Trademark Club in Cebu City on Sunday during the Sinulog Festival 2024 celebration. It comes full circle for him to put on a show in Cebu as he spent parts of his childhood there and is also the hometown of his mother......»»
Jo Berry lives her childhood dream in GMA’s new inspirational series
Jo Berry is poised to essay another endearing character in the GMA Afternoon Prime series, “Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law,” with a narrative about hope, justice, and self-worth......»»
Grabe po yung mata niya : Xyriel Manabat fangirls over Judy Ann Santos
Xyriel Manabat once hid under the table while gushing over Judy Ann Santos, her childhood idol......»»
Even wallflowers can bloom : Bridgerton 3 dates, trailer revealed
After two seasons of seeing Penelope pining for Colin, the third season of "Bridgerton" promises vengeance for her one-sided love with a promise to marry herself off and with the introduction of a dashing lord who will probably make her childhood friend reconsider what he truly feels for her all along. .....»»
‘Miss Universe amplified my childhood trauma’ – Pia Wurtzbach
While winning Miss Universe 2015 was a dream come true for Pia Wurtzbach, it also “amplified” her “trauma.”.....»»
Cristine Reyes ipinaampon ng ina noon, thankful sa adoptive family
NAGING bukas ang aktres na si Cristine Reyes tungkol sa bahagi ng kanyang childhood kung saan pansamantala siyang pinaampon ng kanyang ina. Sa interview niya sa ABS-CBN broadcaster na si Karen Davila, inamin niya na noong bata siya ay nahiwalay siya sa mga kapatid niya nang ipaalaga siya sa iba ng kanilang ina. “My mom,.....»»
Make public schools local
It is obvious that we need more than the million plus DepEd bureaucracy to fast track the resurrection of our international reputation badly tarnished by results of recent international tests placing our children at the bottom of a list of many countries in terms of reading and math skills. More than our bruised national ego, our learning poverty of 90 percent dooms the economic future of our country......»»
The Mystery of Post-Inflation Stability: Exploring Economic Uncertainty
Inflation, a sneaky force eating away at our financial stability, makes us wonder: what happens after its rampage? Do things settle back to normal, or are we stuck dealing with the aftermath? Inflation is simply prices creeping up over time, quietly changing our financial landscape. Think of your favorite café inching up its prices or […].....»»
Hitting Pause Continuously Purchasing Wants
We’ve all been there – that insatiable “need” to buy that new iPhone, that new collection from your favorite fast fashion brand, or other trends we see in social media that are not really “needs” to begin with. The urge to splurge on that trendy new gadget or the latest fashion craze is a constant […].....»»
14-year-old girl claims she was sexually assaulted at SRP
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 14-year-old girl claimed that she was sexually assaulted by a man she met somewhere beneath the South Road Properties (SRP) viaduct. She reported the incident to the Carbon Police Station on Thursday, March 14, 2024, around 7 p.m. The victim claimed that the man offered her a soft drink. After.....»»
Bouncing Back After a Spending Spree: 3 Simple Steps to Financial Recovery
We’ve all been there — a bit too carried away with the shopping spree, and suddenly, the bank account is giving you the side-eye. No judgment here. But guess what? We’ve got a quick fix for you with three straightforward moves to get your finances back in the groove. Step 1: Hang Out with Your […].....»»
Notes on the beat: For these tycoons, three’s not a crowd
This is not a love story, and certainly not the whirlwind kind, but the characters aren’t any different......»»
Jason Abalos and EA Guzman are first-time lawyers on screen
Earning the right to be part of “the bar” for the legal drama, “Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law” are GMA actors Jason Abalos and Edgar Allan “EA” Guzman. Their respective characters, Atty. Boni Linao and Atty. Kurt Ignacio, will use their legal knowledge and expertise to defend their clients......»»