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Gov't will never cooperate with ICC probe: Palace

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (File photo) ...

by: PNA

MANILA – The Philippines will never cooperate with any investigation to be initiated by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the government's anti-illegal drugs campaign, Malaca& ...

MANILA – The Philippines will never cooperate with any investigation to be initiated by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the government's anti-illegal drugs campaign, Malacañang said Tuesday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Philippine government will not cooperate with any ICC probe because the country is no longer a member of the Hague-based body. "Hinding-hindi tayo magku-cooperate dahil hindi na tayo miyembro at kahit anong pilit na gawin nila hindi tayo magku-cooperate (We will never cooperate because we are no longer a member [of the ICC], and no matter how much they force us, we would never cooperate)," Roque said. Roque made the statement after ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda requested judicial authorization from The Hague tribunal to proceed with an investigation on the alleged crimes against humanity linked with the Philippine government's campaign against its illegal drugs problem. Insult to all Filipinos Roque said pursuing the ICC probe would be an insult to all Filipinos as it implies that the country's legal system is no ...

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Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (File photo)

Mindanao

Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) Mayor Al David Uy

Samal Mayor’s mother passes away due to COVID-19

Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) Mayor Al David Uy revealed on Monday that his mother passed away due to complications from COVID-19. In an interview streamed via the Facebook page of Davao City Disaster Radio, Uy, who is still under quarantine after also testing positive for the pesky coronavirus disease, said, “Kita nabuhi ta pero an ...

1 day ago

Marc Cagas sworn in as DavSur guv

DIGOS CITY – Vice Governor Marc Douglas Cagas assumed as the new governor of Davao del Sur on Thursday afternoon following the death of his father earlier in the day. Marc Douglas is the ...

4 days ago

Davao del Sur Governor Marc Douglas Cagas

Tacurong City Hall, SP building on ‘lockdown’

COTABATO CITY – The Tacurong City government in Sultan Kudarat province has shut down the physical operation of its city hall and legislative building this week due to coronavirus dise ...

1 week ago

LOCKED DOWN. The Philippine flag at the city hall of Tacurong flies at half-mast as local officials and residents mourn the untimely death of Mayor An ...

P13.6-M shabu seized in Davao drug sting

Over 2,000 marginalized workers receive cash aid

Davao City to surpass QC with highest number of new cases: OCTA

Task force assures Marawi infra works done by December

High-value drug personality nabbed in Butuan

Mati City Hall workers get vaccinated

Trapped villagers, workers rescued in Kidapawan landslides

Business

SATELLITE OFFICE. The proposed Judiciary Regional Center of the Supreme Court that will be constructed in the National Government Administrative Cente ...

Gov’t offices to rise in New Clark City

MANILA – More government offices are keen to locate in New Clark City in Central Luzon as part of the administration’s vision to decongest Metro Manila. During the Sulong Pilipinas virtual forum Monday, Presidential Adviser for Flagship Programs Vivencio Dizon said at least six government facilities will be rising in New Clark C ...

1 month ago

IT infra investment ensures inclusive economic recovery

MANILA – Investing on information technology (IT) infrastructure is now among the priorities of the Duterte administration to ensure an inclusive recovery from the pandemic, Bangko Sentral ...

1 month ago

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DITO gives smartphones with free service to Davao frontliners

DITO Telecommunity announced on Monday that it “started distributing smartphones with free DITO service to frontliners in Davao City.” In a Facebook post, DITO, formerly known as Mindan ...

2 months ago

Among the lucky recipients were Daisylen Apostol, a nurse’s aide assigned to care for COVID-19 patients at the Southern Philippines Medical Center ...

SMC waives close to P200M in toll fees for medical frontliners

PLDT Enterprise addresses business demand for reliable connectivity

Aboitiz to inoculate team members, subcontractors nationwide

Asia MTB champ Ariana Dormitorio GAC Motor PH’s new ambassador

COPPER UV BOTTLE HAS FINALLY ARRIVED

DITO to launch services in Visayas, Mindanao

Coca-Cola investing P3B in PH this year

The Nation

Japan to donate AstraZeneca jabs to PH

MANILA – The Japanese government will donate doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to the Philippines, Japan Ambassador to Manila Koshikawa Kazuhiko said Tuesday. The envoy did not provide details about the number of doses that will be downloaded to Manila but assured that Tokyo will deliver the aid as soon as possible. "Japan will don ...

16 hours ago

Arrest travelers presenting fake COVID-19 tests: Duterte

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday directed the Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Tourism, and all local government units to enforce stringent compliance of protocol ...

16 hours ago

FAKE COVID-19 TESTS. President Rodrigo R. Duterte warns travelers with fake Covid-19 test results will be arrested, during his talk to the people at t ...

Eleazar gets 1st jab as PNP rolls out vaccination

MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Guillermo Eleazar on Tuesday took the first coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine for the police force's A4 priority group. ...

16 hours ago

FIRST JAB. PNP chief, Gen. Guillermo Eleazar (seated) receives his first dose of the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine administered by DOH Assistant Secretary ...

119th Malasakit Center opens in National Children’s Hospital in Quezon City as Mr. Malasakit spends birthday helping sick children while assuring improved access to public health services

Mr. Malasakit says PRRD has ordered the immediate deployment of COVID-19 vaccines to high risk areas; cites situation in Metro Manila as evidence that vaccines work

US welcomes postponed VFA termination

More sectors to eventually reopen once more Filipinos get fully vaccinated, says Mr. Malasakit as he reminds Filipinos that vaccination is key towards returning to normalcy

2 Chinese nabbed, P1-B shabu seized

Cebu province must follow IATF arrival protocols: Duterte

Mr. Malasakit assures more convenient access to medical assistance through the Malasakit Centers Act as his team sends support to market vendors in Plaridel, Bulacan

Sports

CHAMP AGAIN. Nonito Donaire celebrates after knocking out erstwhile unbeaten Nordine Oubaali of France in the fourth round to regain the WBC bantamwei ...

Donaire wins WBC title after KO win vs. French foe

MANILA – Nonito Donaire became a world boxing champion again on Sunday after knocking out French opponent Nordine Oubaali at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The 38-year-old Donaire stunned the erstwhile unbeaten Oubaali with three huge knockdowns, the last of which forced referee Jack Reiss to stop the contest midway ...

2 weeks ago

Mr. Malasakit welcomes naturalization of Gilas center Ange Kouame

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go welcomed the signing of Republic Act No. 11543 which grants Filipino citizenship to athlete Kakou Ange Franck Williams Kouame. The measure was signed into law ...

3 weeks ago

Bryant, Garnett, Duncan enshrined in Basketball Hall of Fame

ANKARA – Hoop stars Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Tim Duncan led a delayed group of inductees late Saturday entering basketball's top class, the hallowed Hall of Fame. "Kobe's ...

4 weeks ago

Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Tim Duncan

Brandon Vera loses ONE heavyweight belt to Indian foe

Eala downs HK-based foe to enter ITF final

Enough time for PH team to prepare for Olympic qualifying events

Pinoy karateka James de Los Santos ends 2020 at number 1

Filipino karateka De Los Santos nets 3 more golds

Ginebra clinches PBA bubble title

Mike Tyson to make boxing comeback after 15 years

Pep

Grow your business and reach your customers through door-to-door delivery

Toktokmall opens doors to help merchant boost sales

Looking for ways to tap fresh markets, reach new customers and expand your business? Then why not try the mall? Yes, for many years now, the shopping mall has been considered by many as a favorite place where people can conveniently spend their time shopping for almost anything. You've heard the saying that the mall has almost everything you nee ...

2 weeks ago

Look: Siomai King raises Edsa Billboard with Ivana as Brand Ambassadress

"Satisfy your siomai cravings", are the words one would see when passing by Siomai King's newest Billboard along Edsa-Orense and features Ivana Alawi as its newest Brand Ambassadress. The Millenial ...

4 weeks ago

Newest Siomai King billboard is finally up along EDSA-Orense! Order now via www.siomaiking.ph

Rabiya Mateo being protected and stylish with her New Enclosed Coppermask

MANILA, Philippines - A woman of substance and beauty that is what most Filipinos described her, our queen , Rabiya Mateo is now preparing for the upcoming Miss Universe 2020. The 69 ...

1 month ago

With her demanding schedule, Rabiya Mateo keep herself protected from the virus by wearing all new enclosed Coppermask

toktok takes over EDSA with large billboards

Boy Bondat's new Wagyu pares, a delicious and healthy gastronomic experience

SMC deploys own doctors, nurses to LGUs to boost vaccine rollout

CSC issues new rules on maternity, adoption leave

Aiai Delas Alas 'Hello Kitty Themed House' made possible by Siomai King Online Franchise Business

CopperMask’s 'No Hole' face mask gain public approval

From wings to wheels

On The Wall

UNIQUE TRADITION. A family in Oas, Albay continues to remember their patriarch, Jose Reodique Relleve, through their unique tradition of grave "brandi ...

Albay family's grave 'branding' tradition alive amid pandemic

LEGAZPI CITY – The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has failed to stop an almost a decade-old family tradition in Oas, Albay during All Souls' Day, dubbed as grave "branding". Angel Roa Relleve, a nurse assigned in Metro Manila, said in an interview on Thursday that they continued their tradition of painting their late father& ...

7 months ago

Love is not tourism: Binational couples long to reunite

MANILA – Long-distance binational couples have been lobbying using the hashtag #LoveIsNotTourism on social media for governments to allow them to reunite after months of being separated due to t ...

7 months ago

BINATIONAL COUPLES. Before the pandemic, Neljane (left), who lives in Cebu City, and Bradley, (right) who lives in Edmonton City in Alberta, Canada, s ...

Coca-Cola MisOr plant marks 9 years of service to Mindanaoans

Among the milestones in the over 100-year history of Coca-Cola in the Philippines is the inauguration of its Misamis Oriental plant, located in the municipality of Villanueva, back in 2011. Warmly wel ...

10 months ago

Zarahmie Vergara Trania, Misamis Oriental Plant manager, takes a hands-on approach in making sure that the facility stays up and running during the pa ...

Cloud Panda launches Sked.ph for FREE

Tourism industry hikes share in GDP to 13%

Over 32K families in Catbalogan City get health kits

Cordillera sees Anti-Terror Bill boosting PH’s legal backbone

Anti-terrorism bill protects life: Cebu City mayor

Dumaguete expands contact tracing to determine Covid-19 source

1st Pinay female submarine officer earns Dolphins aboard USS Ohio

Opinion

VFA here to say

The Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) is here to stay. At least that is the underlying message that can be discerned from the recent decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to suspend its abrogation. This decision is actually not unexpected. In truth, the relationship of both countries has been rock-solid since this country transitioned from a forme ...

1 year ago

‘Promises’ of the new normal

Last week I wrote about the inscrutable appeal of the ‘new normal.’ Outside of the home however, the disruptive changes that the new normal imposes in the psyche is beyond what I have seen ...

1 year ago

Seconding Mayor Sara

I finally got my first haircut in months on Wednesday afternoon along what old-timers would call the crooked road. It is a stone’s throw away from City Hall. It was also my first time to go o ...

1 year ago

The cornerstone, the vine

Shut down for now

No angels can be found

Back in high spirits

What weakens our defenses

America outraged

Don’t drop your guard

News

COVID-19 infections worldwide surpass 25M

ANKARA – The worldwide tally for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections surpassed 25 million Sunday, according to US-based Johns Hopkins University. The university's running data showed the global Covid-19 infections stood at 25,009,739, while death toll from the disease hit 842,709, with the number of recoveries reaching 16,41 ...

9 months ago

Army, ex-rebels hold 1st Sinagtala Farm Harvest Fest

BALER, Aurora – Military troops and former rebels celebrated on Tuesday the 1st Sinagtala Farm Harvest Festival showcasing the wide array of vegetables and other agricultural crops they pla ...

9 months ago

HARVEST FEST. Government soldiers and former communist rebels hold the 1st Sinagtala Farm Harvest Festival in Barangay Calabuanan, Baler, Aurora on Tu ...

US authorizes convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19

ANKARA – US President Donald Trump made a "truly historic announcement" Sunday on the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma to treat patients infected with the coronaviru ...

9 months ago

US President Donald Trump (Anadolu photo)

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Gov't will never cooperate with ICC probe: Palace

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Japan to donate AstraZeneca jabs to PH

Arrest travelers presenting fake COVID-19 tests: Duterte

Mr. Malasakit says PRRD has ordered the immediate deployment of COVID-19 vaccines to high risk areas; cites situation in Metro Manila as evidence that vaccines work

US welcomes postponed VFA termination

Eleazar gets 1st jab as PNP rolls out vaccination

VFA abrogation suspended for another six months

Public demand for Sinovac's CoronaVac vax increasing: Galvez

South Cotabato reports rising dengue cases

2 South Cotabato mayors contract COVID-19

Mr. Malasakit reiterates he is not interested in running for a higher position in 2022

Mindanao

Samal Mayor’s mother passes away due to COVID-19

Marc Cagas sworn in as DavSur guv

Tacurong City Hall, SP building on ‘lockdown’

Business

Gov’t offices to rise in New Clark City

IT infra investment ensures inclusive economic recovery

DITO gives smartphones with free service to Davao frontliners

The Nation

Japan to donate AstraZeneca jabs to PH

Arrest travelers presenting fake COVID-19 tests: Duterte

Eleazar gets 1st jab as PNP rolls out vaccination

Sports

Donaire wins WBC title after KO win vs. French foe

Mr. Malasakit welcomes naturalization of Gilas center Ange Kouame

Bryant, Garnett, Duncan enshrined in Basketball Hall of Fame

Pep

Toktokmall opens doors to help merchant boost sales

Look: Siomai King raises Edsa Billboard with Ivana as Brand Ambassadress

Rabiya Mateo being protected and stylish with her New Enclosed Coppermask

On The Wall

Albay family's grave 'branding' tradition alive amid pandemic

Love is not tourism: Binational couples long to reunite

Coca-Cola MisOr plant marks 9 years of service to Mindanaoans

Opinion

VFA here to say

‘Promises’ of the new normal

Seconding Mayor Sara

News

COVID-19 infections worldwide surpass 25M

Army, ex-rebels hold 1st Sinagtala Farm Harvest Fest

US authorizes convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19