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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

Political Dynasty

By: Ferdz M. Brizo / FB Eye I am one of those in favor of amending the Constitution, provided that the first action taken is on the political dynasty provision, which should be engraved in the Constitution to prohibit political dynasties. This is one of the most crucial provisions that should have a fixed policy […] The post Political Dynasty appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Ivana hindi in love kay Coco, never nakipag-one-night stand

Buong ningning na itinanggi ni Ivana na nakipag-one-night stand na siya, at never din daw siyang na-in love kay Coco Martin. Pero aminado siyang gumastos na siya ng milyones sa lalaki, ha! Kaloka! The post Ivana hindi in love kay Coco, never nakipag-one-night stand first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

GenSan court judge suspended for sitting on rape case

The Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of a trial court judge in General Santos City for sitting on a rape complaint for over 10 years before resolving the case......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

World Court says it will hear part of Russia-Ukraine genocide case

The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, says it will hear Ukraine's case on alleged genocide in eastern Ukraine.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Ang ‘No Comment’ ay Pahayag Din

May sinasabi sila ukol sa diskursong pampolitika: "Having no stand is in itself a political stand." The post Ang ‘No Comment’ ay Pahayag Din first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

NorthPort s Tolentino stresses there s always room for improvement

Despite the stellar and consistent showing in the PBA Philippine Cup, NorthPort Batang Pier gunner Arvin Tolentino said he still has a lot to improve on......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

NorthPort s Tolentino stresses there s always room for improvement

Despite the stellar and consistent showing in the PBA Philippine Cup, NorthPort Batang Pier gunner Arvin Tolentino said he still has a lot to improve on......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Tolentino tells Diaz: Don’t say sorry

It was an emotional moment: Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino consoling in his arms the country’s first Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Tolentino to PPA: Hire veterinarians to assist travelers with pets

Senator Francis Tolentino has urged the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to hire veterinarians to vet on-site the pets travelers bring along in their trips and making the boarding process on sea vessels a lot easier......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Tolentino backs BFP modernization

Sen. Francis Tolentino has expressed support for the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)’s request to acquire modern equipment and increase its personnel......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Owning our WPS blue economy

It was the late Senator Arturo Tolentino who authored the country’s first-ever Baseline Law, Sen. Tolentino recalled......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Sara: No political discussions with Marcos Jr., Duterte

Vice President Sara Duterte has neither been discussing with her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, nor with President Marcos any of her political plans or stand on national issues......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

VP Sara mum on political issues

AMID the current political issues Vice President Sara Duterte is facing due to her stand on national issues, she has not discussed it with her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte nor with her UniTeam running mate, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Court of Appeals junks ex- VP Binay’s libel case vs Trillanes

The Court of Appeals has affirmed with finality its decision junking the libel case filed by former vice president Jejomar Binay against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV over his implication that Binay was involved in an alleged P100 million-a-year racket on “ghost” senior citizens......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments

A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments

A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Yogi Ruiz plans to form own political party

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Former Customs Commissioner Yogi Ruiz plans to create a new local political party in Cebu, aiming to join the mayoral race in the 2025 midterm election. Ruiz stated that the political party, dubbed “Partido Cebuano,” would be established once all documentary requirements are fulfilled and submitted to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Frail body, sharp mind: Oldest political prisoner longs for freedom

Despite the deteriorating conditions, political prisoner Gerardo Dela Peña remains hopeful that he will still be reunited with his elderly wife Pilar and their family in Camarines Norte. The post Frail body, sharp mind: Oldest political prisoner longs for freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Marcos-Duterte rival rallies ‘a disgusting display of political ambitions,’ says lawmaker

Amid the growing rift, a lawmaker asserted that Filipinos are bearing the brunt of the ongoing political play. The post Marcos-Duterte rival rallies ‘a disgusting display of political ambitions,’ says lawmaker appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024