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Marcos insists ‘Uniteam’ remains intact despite word war with Dutertes

Marcos maintained that his relationship with Vice President Sara Duterte is “exactly the same” even after he and his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, engaged in a war of words......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

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

Roque: Xi, Duterte agreed to keep West Philippines Sea status quo

The Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

India orders BrahMos cruise missiles worth $2.3bn

The government has approved the purchase of 200 of the supersonic weapons, which were co-developed with RussiaNew Delhi's Cabinet Committee on Security cleared the acquisition of 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles on Wednesday. The new weapons, developed jointly by India and Russia, are to be purchased for around 190 billion rupees ($2.3 billion). They will be mounted on warsh.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

India orders BrahMos cruise missiles worth $2.3bn

The government has approved the purchase of 200 of the supersonic weapons, which were co-developed with RussiaNew Delhi's Cabinet Committee on Security cleared the acquisition of 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles on Wednesday. The new weapons, developed jointly by India and Russia, are to be purchased for around 190 billion rupees ($2.3 billion). They will be mounted on warsh.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

SC removes lawyer from gov’t service for misconduct in Ruby Barrameda case records

The Supreme Court has perpetually disqualified for government service a lawyer who was discovered with misplaced records related to the Ruby Rose Barrameda murder case within his secured cabinet in Malacañang......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Cabinet changes

Validating rumors that have been circulating since late last year, former Batangas congresswoman Vilma Santos-Recto confirmed yesterday that President Marcos is replacing Benjamin Diokno with her husband, House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto as secretary of finance......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

ICC can t probe Philippines drug war, Marcos tells Germany s Scholz

MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor. Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany. Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Pinoy soldiers in Korean War remembered

Filipino soldiers who fought with Korean soldiers during the Korean War in the 1950s were cited by former UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Palestinians prepare for Ramadan in the shadow of Gaza war

JERUSALEM/CAIRO/RAFAH, Gaza — Palestinians prepared for Ramadan in a sombre mood with heightened security measures by Israeli police and the spectre of war and hunger in Gaza overshadowing the normally festive Muslim holy month as talks to secure a ceasefire stalled. Thousands of police have been deployed around the narrow streets of the Old City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Performance ng mga gabinete ni PBBM minarkahan

Kinumpirma ng RP Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) ang "Voices of the People" 1st quarter 2024 nationwide job performance assessment ng mga cabinet officials sa administrasyong Marcos. The post Performance ng mga gabinete ni PBBM minarkahan first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 1100 GMT, April 19

CAIRO -- The Egyptian cabinet approved on Thursday the establishment of a special free zone to manufacture, maintain, and export marine yachts to meet standards on par with those of Europe and other international counterparts, according to a government statement. The special free zone, named the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats, will span 51,150 square meters south of Safaga town along the Red Sea coast, more.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

No election plans next year, Recto says

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has committed to stay in the Cabinet, effectively dismissing questions of yet another short-stint in the economic team as he lets go of immediate political plans......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

CCS approves Rs 19,000 cr mega Indian Navy deal for BrahMos missiles

By Ajit DubeyNew Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): In a mega boost for the Indian Navy, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the acquisition of over 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles for deployment on its warships. The deal worth around Rs 19,000 crore was cleared in a meeting held on Wednesday evening, top government sources told ANI. The contract is set to be signed in the first week of Marc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

CCS approves Rs 19,000 cr mega Indian Navy deal for BrahMos missiles

By Ajit DubeyNew Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): In a mega boost for the Indian Navy, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the acquisition of over 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles for deployment on its warships. The deal worth around Rs 19,000 crore was cleared in a meeting held on Wednesday evening, top government sources told ANI. The contract is set to be signed in the first week of Marc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Can Phl match Indonesia’s rail resolve?

The busiest of President Marcos’ Cabinet secretaries, especially these days, is perhaps Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Israel: Rafah Evacuation Plans Catastrophic, Unlawful

(Jerusalem) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli army and other officials to submit to the cabinet a plan to evacuate Rafah, Gaza's southernmost governorate. Netanyahu said this action is necessary to attack Hamas battalions in the area.Wi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte is still VP, DepEd secretary

Sara Duterte remains a member of the Marcos Cabinet. In a statement on January 29, she said she is committed to serving the public despite working amid 'a pandemonium.'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

All circling the wagons

The on-going rumpus over Charter change have seemingly pushed our Senators, Congressmen, and even present and former Cabinet members to circle around in protecting their respective turfs and leaderships......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

SC affirms lawyer’s dismissal for hiding murder case folder

The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal from government service of a lawyer for hiding the records of the Ruby Rose Barrameda murder case in his file cabinet at Malacañang......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024