Former Senator Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan said on Tuesday, March 11, that charges against former President Duterte must be handled by Philippine courts and not the International Criminal Court (ICC). Former President Rodrigo Duterte "I myself have been arrested, charged, imprisoned, and later...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday, March 11 called on Filipinos to stay calm amid developments on the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC). “In this time of heightened emotions and division, I call on the...
Senator Imee Marcos said on Tuesday, March 11, that she was shocked and was in disbelief after she found out about former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest for crimes against humanity. Senator Imee Marcos (Screenshot from video sent by the Office of Senator Imee Marcos) In an interview, she said...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, March 11 welcomed the arrest former president Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity. “Dumating na ang araw na hinihintay ng mga pamilya ng libo-libong Pilipino na napatay sa...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go asked the public on Tuesday, March 11, to pray for former President Rodrigo Duterte following his arrest for crimes against humanity. Senator Bong Go, speaks to media as former President Rodrigo Duterte arrives on Tuesday, March 11, at the Arrival Area of NAIA...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua says the Philippine government has a legal and diplomatic obligation to cooperate with international bodies such as the International...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called for a continued and stronger crackdown on online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). He said this amid the observance of National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. Gatchalian previously filed a resolution...
Gabriela Women's Party (GWP) on Thursday, Feb. 13, condemned the physical abuse suffered by DJ Jellie Aw reportedly at the hands of her fiancé, and said that the incident underscored the alarming persistence of violence against women (VAW). GWP 1st nominee Sarah Elago called on authorities to...
Women's rights group GABRIELA on Thursday, Feb. 13, called for a collective "rising" against violence against women and children (VAWC), urging communities to take a stand and demand stronger policies and protection measures. (GABRIELA) GABRIELA, in a statement, said: “Many women still...
President Marcos is leaving it to the Department of Justice (DOJ) whether or not to press charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte and other individuals for crimes against humanity. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and former president Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang file photos)...
Senators Christopher “Bong” Go and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said they are ready to face any possible charges that would be filed against them now that the House of Representatives’ quad committee has recommended the filing of crimes against humanity complaints against them and former...
The war against corruption is far from over, President Marcos said, stressing the government must shift from merely enforcing laws to promoting integrity. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. speaks during the 5th State Conference on the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC)...
