DAVAO CITY ---The Philippine government would not interfere should former President Rodrigo R. Duterte decide to voluntarily surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings during his war on drugs, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced on Wednesday. “If the former President chooses to submit himself to the … [Read more...] about PH open to Interpol cooperation if ICC requests Duterte’s surrender for drug war probe
Duterte dares ICC to investigate him immediately
DAVAO CITY --- Former President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday openly challenged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to expedite its investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) that occurred during his presidency. Speaking as a resource person during the Quad Committee hearings at the House of Representatives, Duterte bluntly remarked, "I am asking the ICC … [Read more...] about Duterte dares ICC to investigate him immediately
Duterte faces Quad Committee today in Marathon Hearing on Extrajudicial Killings
DAVAO CITY ---Former President Rodrigo Duterte is now at the Congress’ Quad Committee as it resumes hearings on the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) that marked his administration's war on drugs. The hearing is expected to address long-standing questions and concerns about human rights abuses that occurred during Duterte's six-year tenure, which was defined by an aggressive … [Read more...] about Duterte faces Quad Committee today in Marathon Hearing on Extrajudicial Killings
BSP directs GCash to expedite refunds for unauthorized transfers amid system error
DAVAO CITY --- The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a directive to G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), the operator behind the popular e-wallet platform GCash, to promptly address and resolve unauthorized deductions from users’ accounts. In a press statement, The BSP emphasized the need for GXI to speed up the refund process for affected customers, ensuring that no user … [Read more...] about BSP directs GCash to expedite refunds for unauthorized transfers amid system error
Philippines Adopts Whole-of-Nation Strategy to Combat Child Abuse and Violence
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has pledged a whole-of-nation approach to combat child abuse and violence as part of its commitment at the first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Bogotá, Colombia. Representing the Philippine delegation, DSWD Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Elaine … [Read more...] about Philippines Adopts Whole-of-Nation Strategy to Combat Child Abuse and Violence
