Politics

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A legal counsel to former President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday criticized the glaring double standard in the government's handling of overseas Filipino cases, comparing the intense attention on three Filipinos recently jailed in China on espionage suspicions with Duterte's detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC) facility.

Atty. Martin Delgra III, also the spokesperson for Duterte's campaign team, voiced his frustration in a casual interview with Michael King, a Duterte supporter, outside the ICC detention center.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. brushed aside media questions about the government's flood control efforts after Typhoon Carina's destructive path in Luzon.

The President's reaction came days after he touted his administration's flood prevention measures in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 22.

During a media interview following the situation briefing on the effects of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon last July 24, a reporter asked the President about the status of flood control projects.

“The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.” – Sun Tzu

Former President Rodrigo Duterte and Mayor Sebastian Duterte arrived at Tacloban City’s Sto. Niño Church at noon on Sunday just when the last of the morning worshippers were about to leave. It caught nearly everyone by surprise.

The vendors and a few bystanders near the entrance could not believe their eyes. Is it really him?

“I have finally seen him in the flesh,” a vendor muttered, her voice barely above a whisper.

As the Philippines commemorated its 126th Independence Dayon Wednesday, the spirit of hope and resilience shone brightly among Pinoys across the globe. In unity and optimism, messages of courage and perseverance from the recent Maisugrally in Japan echo through their hearts – standing firm in the face of challenges.

“Freedom isn’t free. You have to pay a price, you have to sacrifice for your liberty.”  – Atty. Harry Roque, former Presidential spokesperson

Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte made a fiery statement on Thursday, branding June 10, 2024, as a day of infamy for members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) church and all law-abiding citizens.