Dela Rosa Concedes ICC Warrant Is Valid But Questions Government Cooperation With INTERPOL

Posted on March 23, 2025 by M

What we are questioning is the government’s cooperation with Interpol. Can Interpol dictate to us? Are we not a sovereign state?”

It’s really very simple, Bato, though you might be too big, too dumb, and too stupid to comprehend. INTERPOL didn’t dictate anything. INTERPOL asked; President Marcos obliged.

And you’re next!

Bags packed?

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DELA ROSA CONCEDES ICC WARRANT IS VALID BUT QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT COOPERATION WITH INTERPOL “We’re not questioning the validity of the warrant because Duterte is already in ICC custody. Otherwise, he…

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ABS-CBN: China funded seminar for Filipino social media influencers, ex-PCO chief admits

Posted on March 21, 2025 by M

Chinese-funded training for the clones that spew out Duterte’s fake news:

Filipino social media influencers have attended a state-sponsored seminar in China, former Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Sec. Trixie Cruz-Angeles admitted in a House hearing Friday on fake news and online disinformation.

At the House Tri-Comm’s hearing, Deputy Speaker David “Jayjay” Suarez of Quezon questioned Cruz-Angeles about the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) of China and its role in training media practitioners from different countries. 

Suarez presented a photo of the attendees to the NRTA seminar, which included Cruz-Angeles and other pro-Duterte vloggers. 

“You are fully aware that they do conduct training programs for media practitioners mula sa iba’t-ibang bansa?” the lawmaker asked.

The Chinese government allegedly covered all expenses of the vloggers, mostly pro-Duterte social media influencers, Cruz-Angeles told lawmakers.

China funded seminar for Filipino social media influencers, ex-PCO chief admits | ABS-CBN News
When asked about the funding of the trip, Cruz-Angeles admitted that the seminar was “sponsored,” with the Chinese government covering travel, accommodation, and seminar costs.

China funded seminar for Filipino social media influencers, ex-PCO chief admits | ABS-CBN News

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Funeral of Leah Espiritu, a mother of six who was accused of being a small-time drug peddler, in Caloocan, June 11, 2017

Posted on March 21, 2025 by M
Just one of too many funerals I covered during the drug war. I may have lost my sanity at some point—not because of what I was seeing, but because so… | By Ezra | Facebook
Just one of too many funerals I covered during the drug war. I may have lost my sanity at some point—not because of what I was seeing, but because so…
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Rappler: Rodrigo Duterte in the docks as VP Sara’s impeachment beckons

Posted on March 21, 2025 by M

Despite the enormity of his crimes, Mr. Duterte could have escaped accountability if he had sense enough to accept his fate as a former president, graciously playing the role of an elder statesman.

More than half – 51% – of respondents in a recent survey believe former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte should be criminally charged for the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) his administration wantonly committed in his deadly war on drugs. Only 25% disagree, even as the rest are either undecided, lack enough information, or completely do not care at all.

This latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey should douse cold water on the false narrative that the former president has the full support of Filipinos …

[Vantage Point] Rodrigo Duterte in the docks as VP Sara’s impeachment beckons
Despite the enormity of his crimes, Mr. Duterte could have escaped accountability if he had sense enough to accept his fate as a former president, graciously playing the role of an elder statesman

[Vantage Point] Rodrigo Duterte in the docks as VP Sara’s impeachment beckons

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New York Times: How the High-Stakes Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte Unfolded

Posted on March 20, 2025 by M

The visit had been advertised for weeks. Former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines was going to a rally in Hong Kong during the second weekend in March. But as soon as it began, the trip took on a tantalizing element of intrigue: Was he ever coming back?

To many Filipinos, it appeared that Mr. Duterte was trying to outrun justice. The International Criminal Court, a sudden swirl of speculation in the Philippines posited, was about to seek his arrest, years after it started investigating the deadly antidrug campaign he had overseen as president and as mayor of Davao. By being in Hong Kong, the theory went, Mr. Duterte would remain free because China is not a member of the court.

Soon after Mr. Duterte, 79, landed in Hong Kong on March 7, the I.C.C. issued a sealed warrant for him …

How the High-Stakes Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte Unfolded
The man who ordered the Philippines’ bloody war on drugs is now in a cell at The Hague. Getting him there was far from a sure thing.

How the High-Stakes Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte Unfolded – The New York Times

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Rappler: VP Duterte hits AFP ‘silence’ in dad’s arrest. Gibo replies, not our job. 

Posted on March 20, 2025 by M

At least twice during a Senate probe on the arrest and subsequent transfer of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, Vice President Sara Duterte tried to quiz the military — at least twice — on why it did nothing to stop Philippine law enforcement. 

But as quickly as she brought it up, whatever point she was trying to make was quickly downplayed by a man who once offered to be her 2022 running mate. 

After all, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., who had supervision of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), had earlier told the panel: “Our sole mandate is to give support to the Philippine National Police when it is asked for. And therefore, such ends our jurisdiction.” 

VP Duterte hits AFP ‘silence’ in dad’s arrest. Gibo replies, not our job.
Not too long ago, the Vice President had reportedly wanted the defense secretary post for herself

VP Duterte hits AFP ‘silence’ in dad’s arrest. Gibo replies, not our job. 

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GMA News: Duterte denied asylum in China before ICC arrest, says source who detailed arrest

Posted on March 20, 2025 by M

China allegedly rejected Rodrigo Duterte’s request for asylum before he was arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a source who provided details how the former president was arrested by Philippine authorities.

According to a 24 Oras report by Maki Pulido on Thursday, a trusted source said Philippine authorities have been preparing Duterte’s arrest and the implementation of an ICC arrest warrant since January as part of Oplan Tugis laid out by the Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG).

According to the source, PNP chief Rommel Marbil commanded CIDG head Nicolas Torre to place Duterte under police custody as soon as the ICC issued the arrest warrant …

Duterte denied asylum in China before ICC arrest, says source who detailed arrest
China allegedly rejected Rodrigo Duterte’s request for asylum before he was arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a source who provided details how the former president was arrested by Philippine authorities.

Duterte denied asylum in China before ICC arrest, says source who detailed arrest | GMA News Online

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𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠” 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭: 𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

Posted on March 17, 2025 by M

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