Dela Rosa to seek Senate protection from ICC
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald dela Rosa said he would seek protection from the Senate to avoid possible arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC), a day after former president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his war on illegal drugs during his term…
Eagles, Ben VanSumeren agree to one-year contract
Eric Hartline-Imagn Images As expected. The Philadelphia Eagles and exclusive-rights free agent Ben VanSumeren have agreed to a one-year contract, according to a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport. This news is an incredibly unsurprising development; it would’ve been a major shock if the Eagles didn’t tender BVS…
Rights groups say Trump used term Palestinian as slur in reference to Schumer
Schumer is the highest-ranking elected US Jewish official and is not of Palestinian heritage…Duterte accepts responsibility as ICC takes him into custody
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands: Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he was “responsible” as the International Criminal Court took him into custody Wednesday to face charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd…
Migrants should use proper channels to return for Aidilfitri: Saifuddin
They only need to pay fine instead of using human traffickers’ services…
Duterte still eligible for Davao mayor race, says Comelec
MANILA, Philippines — Amid his arrest for crimes against humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC) and detention in The Hague, the Netherlands, former President Rodrigo Duterte remains eligible for election as mayor of Davao City, Commission on Elections (Comelec) chair George Erwin Garcia told reporters on Wednesday…
Tolentino welcomes survey indicating WPS a ‘core issue’ among voters
MANILA, Philippines – Reelectionist Senator Francis ‘TOL’ Tolentino today welcomed the survey showing strong voter preference for candidates advocating the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The survey result shows that there is strong agreement among our kababayans that the WPS is a major issue in the elections…
Duterte enters The Hague prison ahead of ICC trial
Former President Rodrigo Duterte has entered the Hague Penitentiary Institution or the Scheveningen Prison where he is set to be held while awaiting trial by the International Criminal Court for alleged “crimes against humanity” in his administration’s war on drugs…
Louisiana’s first nitrogen gas execution blocked by federal judge
A federal judge temporarily blocked Louisiana’s first execution in 15 years after lawyers for the man argued nitrogen hypoxia would violate his constitutional rights.