Philippine Officials Face Travel Bans and ICC Jurisdiction Rulings
Philippine House Speaker Martin Romualdez was barred from overseas travel by court order, while Vice President Sara Duterte received delayed approval for her own foreign trip, as the International Criminal Court affirmed its jurisdiction over former President Rodrigo Duterte's crimes against humanity case.
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Read full article →ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte
The Philippines formally withdrew its International Criminal Court membership in 2018, and the defense had argued this meant the court had no jurisdiction over the case.
Read full article →It’s final: ICC has jurisdiction over Duterte’s crimes against humanity case
This ruling clears the roadblock for the possible ICC trial because if the jurisdiction issue went in Duterte's favor, the cases would have been dismissed and the former president would have been released from detention
By Rappler.com, Jairo Bolledo
Read full article →Martin Romualdez still in PH amid travel ban order, says lawyer
MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez is still in the Philippines, according to his lawyer and spokesperson Ade Fajardo on Thursday. In a statement, Romualdez’ camp acknowledged the precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) issued by the Sandiganbayan despite getting clearance from House Speaker Bojie Dy to travel to Singapore for
By mareyes
Read full article →VP Sara flags last-minute travel approval to 5 countries despite green light
Vice President Sara Duterte said she will be submitting a new travel request, citing concerns over the timing and uncertainty surrounding the approval of her earlier travel authority.
By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina
Read full article →Oyo Assembly pass confidence vote in Makinde, Ogundoyin
Oyo State Assembly unanimously passes a Makinde confidence vote, dismissing widespread impeachment rumors as baseless and politically motivated. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-assembly-pass-confidence-vote-in-makinde-ogundoyin/
By Punch Newspapers
Read full article →Oyo Assembly passes vote of confidence in Makinde
The resolution followed a session where lawmakers reaffirmed their support for the executive under Makinde and legislative leadership under Ogundoyin. The post Oyo Assembly passes vote of confidence in Makinde appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Henry Oduah
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