Tag: international criminal court

The Philippines’ outsourced justice system: why not outsource its executive and legislative branches too?

Posted on By benign0 2 Comments on The Philippines’ outsourced justice system: why not outsource its executive and legislative branches too?
The Philippines’ outsourced justice system: why not outsource its executive and legislative branches too?

According to Retired Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, Philippine courts have no say in anything ruled by the “International Criminal Court” (ICC). Carpio is essentially saying that Philippine law enforcement officers and agents can act entirely under the authority of the ICC completely bypassing the Philippines’ judiciary. ‘Yung local courts hindi na kailangan because this…

Read More “The Philippines’ outsourced justice system: why not outsource its executive and legislative branches too?” »

Government

Al Jazeera @AJEnglish posts misleading video in report on arrest of Philippine Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa

Posted on By benign0 No Comments on Al Jazeera @AJEnglish posts misleading video in report on arrest of Philippine Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa
Al Jazeera @AJEnglish posts misleading video in report on arrest of Philippine Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa

A post on social media platform X issued by media organisation Al Jazeera shows what seems to be a “report” on the ongoing drama in the Philippine Senate surrounding embattled Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa. There were reports of gunfire last night in the Senate building as dela Rosa attempted to flee arresting officers acting…

Read More “Al Jazeera @AJEnglish posts misleading video in report on arrest of Philippine Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa” »

Media, Tech Talk

The sputtering anti-Duterte campaign of a dishonest Yellowtard-communist Axis

Posted on By Ramon Ortoll 32 Comments on The sputtering anti-Duterte campaign of a dishonest Yellowtard-communist Axis
The sputtering anti-Duterte campaign of a dishonest Yellowtard-communist Axis

Anti-Duterte propaganda is out in full force including that nefarious radio program Kuwatro Alas on what is the former DZMM now resurrected under a new owner. And then there is Senator Risa Hontiveros who figures prominently in defective impeachment complaints, this being but the most recent one. In his PhilStar piece “Diligence”, columnist Alex Magno…

Read More “The sputtering anti-Duterte campaign of a dishonest Yellowtard-communist Axis” »

Politics

Philippines hopelessly divided under a government that stood for “UNITY”

Posted on By Ramon Ortoll 4 Comments on Philippines hopelessly divided under a government that stood for “UNITY”
Philippines hopelessly divided under a government that stood for “UNITY”

In his recent Inquirer column, Randy David shares his views on the aftermath of the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. He cites the inutile state of the Philippines’ judicial system which “failed to hold Duterte accountable for the thousands of killings during his brutal drug war.” [Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla’s] acknowledgement of the…

Read More “Philippines hopelessly divided under a government that stood for “UNITY”” »

Crime, Politics

Necropolitics is the strategy of last resort for the Duterte camp

Posted on By benign0 3 Comments on Necropolitics is the strategy of last resort for the Duterte camp
Necropolitics is the strategy of last resort for the Duterte camp

The popularity argument is being worn thin by the Duterte camp. It is devilishly difficult to gauge public sentiment more so considering there is a multitude of competing “survey” firms that claim to be “scientific” and “unbiased” in their methods of getting a reading on public opinion. It seems political and “thought” leaders as well…

Read More “Necropolitics is the strategy of last resort for the Duterte camp” »

History, Politics

The Dutertard “influencers” need to EVOLVE

Posted on By benign0 36 Comments on The Dutertard “influencers” need to EVOLVE
The Dutertard “influencers” need to EVOLVE

The circle of “influencers’ surrounding former President Rodrigo Duterte and his clan, which includes current Vice President Sara Duterte, need to shape up. The cult of personality approach where everything is an appeal to emotion — personal loyalty, patriotism, regionalism, and the all-time greatest hit, utang na loob (debt of gratitude) have all become passé….

Read More “The Dutertard “influencers” need to EVOLVE” »

Crime, Media

Duterte “arrest” in the Philippines possibly non-compliant with Rome Statute Article 59 arrest procedure

Posted on By benign0 7 Comments on Duterte “arrest” in the Philippines possibly non-compliant with Rome Statute Article 59 arrest procedure
Duterte “arrest” in the Philippines possibly non-compliant with Rome Statute Article 59 arrest procedure

Questions have been raised around the way former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was picked up by police at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, bundled up, and shoved into a private jet bound for Rotterdam in the Netherlands where he now waits to face the “International Criminal Court” (ICC) in The Hague. Article…

Read More “Duterte “arrest” in the Philippines possibly non-compliant with Rome Statute Article 59 arrest procedure” »

Crime

With Duterte gone, Philippine politics is back to normal

Posted on By benign0 33 Comments on With Duterte gone, Philippine politics is back to normal
With Duterte gone, Philippine politics is back to normal

Now that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is on a jet bound for The Hague to face the “International Criminal Court” (ICC), the political “debate” is back in traditional form — the old battle between the Marcoses and the Martial Law Crybabies. The partisan camp that dominates the latter are honchos and “activists” of the…

Read More “With Duterte gone, Philippine politics is back to normal” »

Politics