The International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor said it can no longer investigate any “killings” committed under the current Marcos administration following former president Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute. Senior Trial Lawyer Julian Nicholls of...
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) alleged that killings carried out by the so-called Davao Death Squad (DDS) during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s mayoral tenure required his personal approval before they could proceed. During the third and final session of the first day...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Friday, Feb. 13, that it is open to any independent inquiry into allegations of torture raised by some of the suspects in the killing of a Bulacan police officer, whose body was found in a septic tank last month. Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine National Police maintained on Monday that world-famous Boracay Island remains safe amid the attack on the son and nephew of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada by three young men over the weekend. a“The safety and security of both tourists and locals remain a top priority,” said...
ILOILO CITY – The son and nephew of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada were mauled by residents of world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. Sen. Estrada confirmed that his son, Julian Ejercito, and nephew Jefferelly Vitug, were assaulted on Saturday, May 24. The senator went to Boracay and...
ILOILO CITY — The son of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada was physically assaulted by three young men while vacationing at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. The local police confirmed the incident, but did not release any specific details. Radyo Todo Aklan initially reported that the...
The SM Foundation recently activated its Operation Tulong Express to provide immediate assistance to over 750 families affected by typhoon “Julian” in Ilocos Norte. AN employee-volunteer from SM City Laoag distributes Kalinga packs for victims of typhoon 'Julian' in Ilocos Norte....
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – This province has been placed under a state of calamity due to the damage caused by super typhoon “Julian” last week. Cagayan Provincial Board Member Vilmer Viloria said the provincial board approved the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council...
The US government is providing 500,000 US dollars or P25 million to help those affected by Super Typhoon Julian in Batanes. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) made the announcement on Saturday, Oct. 5, as Julian battered the northernmost province. Photo courtesy of US Marine...
Satellite image of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) north of Itbayat, Batanes. This LPA was formerly Tropical Depression “Julian,” internationally called “Krathon.” (Courtesy of PAGASA) After pounding the northern portion of Luzon, Tropical depression “Julian” (international name...
There are no more wind signals in effect in any part of the Philippines after Typhoon “Julian” (international name “Krathon”) made landfall in southern Taiwan on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 3. In the 5 p.m. bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
BASCO, Batanes – This province has declared a state of calamity due to the extensive damage from typhoon “Julian.” The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council-Emergency Operations Center said 172 families were displaced and 1,463 houses were totally or partially damaged....
