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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......»»
Climate change made April heat in Asia hotter, more likely — scientists
Exceptionally hot weather across Asia triggered health warnings, forced thousands of schools to close down, killed hundreds of people, and damaged crops......»»
Schools close and crops wither as historic heatwave hits south-east Asia - Extreme heat
Governments across region grappling for response as temperatures soar to unseasonable highs Thousands of schools in the Philippines have stopped in-person classes due to unbearable heat. In Indonesia, prolonged dry weather has caused rice prices to soar. In Thailands waters, temperatures are so high that scientists fear coral could be destroyed. A historic heatwave is being experienced across south-east Asia, according to.....»»
EDITORIAL — Banning GMOs
Agricultural scientists have been genetically engineering plants for decades, to increase yield, make crops resistant to certain pests or boost certain desirable characteristics. In the 1960s, the International Rice Research Institute or IRRI produced IR8, dubbed “miracle rice” because its high yield was credited for fighting famine in many countries......»»
CA ruling vs Bt eggplant, golden rice propagation hit
The judiciary should not overstep its authority on genetically modified organisms or GMOs as regulations on biotechnology must be left to scientists and pertinent regulators, according to a member of the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Coming soon: Rice for diabetics
Filipino rice lovers may soon need not worry about their blood sugar level spiking when eating the staple as scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) are advancing well with its ultra-low glycemic index (GI) rice......»»
WPS tension: Chinese vessel blocks PH research ship
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel again made “dangerous maneuvers” on Thursday and tried to block a Philippine fishery vessel carrying marine scientists conducting research in the West Philippine Sea or WPS. Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the WPS, told a press briefing on Friday that CCG vessel 5204 crossed the.....»»
A new NCR
I have noticed in my 70 years of living in the Philippines that our government hardly plans ahead to provide for potential catastrophic situations that scientists have warned about. Bahala na. Anyway, Filipinos are a resilient people… survivors......»»
Scientists discover potential energy source in Manila Trench
Researchers from the UP Diliman College of Science Natural Institute of Geological Sciences discovered that a roughly 15,400 square kilometer area, or approximately the size of Palawan, within the Manila Trench could contain gas hydrates. .....»»
Spring came early: February likely warmest on record amid climate change
While data has not been finalized, three scientists say that February is on track to have the highest global average temperature ever recorded for that month, thanks to climate change and the El Nino.....»»
Accelerating S& T in PH through Research: High-Impact Studies Led by UP Scientists in 2023
Science and technology (S&T) play a vital role in Philippine development, providing innovative solutions to societal challenges faced by Filipinos. In that regard, the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) has been at the forefront of advancing S&T in the Philippines for decades, producing basic and applied scientific research of high […].....»»
UP, PhilSA to help identify areas without electricity
The University of the Philippines will use satellites built by engineers and scientists of the UP Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute to help the National Electrification Administration (NEA) identify areas in the country that remain without electricity......»»
The Daily Guardian: Does it matter if you flush with toilet lid up or down? Not really.
Scientists at the University of Arizona have debunked a long-held myth about toilet hygiene. According to their research, it doesn’t matter whether you leave the.....»»
Miss World 2024 Krystyna Pyszkova ng Czech Republic pak na pak sa Q& A
NANGHINAYANG ang Pinoy pageant fans sa sinapit ni Gwendolyne Fourniol sa katatapos lang na 2024 Miss World pageant na ginanap kagabi sa Mumbai, India. Hindi man lang kasi nakapasok sa Top 40 ang bet ng Pilipinas kaya parang tinamad nang manood sa naganap na grand coronation ang mga kababayan natin all over the world. Marami.....»»
I didn t know Bettina was the killer : Kaila Estrada shocked with Can t Buy Me Love finale
Even Kaila Estrada didn't know her "Can't Buy Me Love" character Bettina was such a central figure in the show's closing episodes......»»
‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ stars also shocked at finale
“Can’t Buy Me Love” stars like Vivoree Esclito and Karina Bautista did not know who the real killer was in the hit ABS-CBN and Netflix series until they shot the last episode, the stars told Philstar.com in an exclusive interview recently at the launch of Coca-Cola Foodmarks in Binondo, Manila......»»
Doctors cite unmedicated mental illness in Sydney mall attack
No one can know the mind of Sydney shopping mall killer Joel Cauchi, but psychiatrists say one underlying cause of his rampage is evident: he had schizophrenia, stopped his medication and fell out of treatment. People have searched for a fathomable motive since the April 13 knife attack at Bondi Junction, in which five women.....»»
Sydney police probe killer’s targeting of women in mall attack
Sydney, Australia — Australian police said Monday they are investigating why a 40-year-old man with mental illness appeared to target women as he roamed a Sydney shopping mall with a large knife, killing six people and injuring a dozen more. Videos shared on social media showed unshaven itinerant Joel Cauchi pursuing mostly female victims as.....»»
Killer earthquakes: How to be saved
Almost miraculously, a strong earthquake that hit Taiwan a few days ago has minimal number of casualties. Official reports claim that at least nine people were killed, though hundreds were injured as an aftermath of the 7.4 magnitude tremor......»»
Killer earthquakes: How to be saved
Almost miraculously, a strong earthquake that hit Taiwan a few days ago has minimal number of casualties. Official reports claim that at least nine people were killed, though hundreds were injured as an aftermath of the 7.4 magnitude tremor......»»