Duterte’s counsel asks ICC to order prosecution to refile charges
Peter Haynes: The Prosecution’s decision to frame the charges in this entirely novel way makes it impossible for the defendant to know what case he has to meet at trial.
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Robin Padilla’s cringe ramblings on history
COMMENTARY: However, there is a method to the madness of Padilla’s statements. They collectively serve to obfuscate the issue that he wishes to target and that coupled with the DDS machinery produces propaganda that keeps their following convinced of the so- called righteousness of their cause.
Iloilo artists: Becoming visible, glimmering
Hánag in Hiligaynon refers to early dawn, its soft light just before the moment of fullillumination. It refers “to the quiet persistent arrival of light–that subtle glow, the shimmeringoutline… or what can be seen as a deliberate tracing of a path yet to be fully revealed…”.
Mariza Hamoy on her son’s murder: The pain remains raw and deep as it was ten years ago
Mariza managed to buy a new barong for Darwin before he was placed in a casket. “Sabi ko hindi ko pasuotin ‘yung anak ko ng luma ‘kay last chance ko nang mabilihan siya ng damit,”
Sara Duterte impeachment trial, Week 8: Who knew where the confidential funds went?
Over three days —the 17th, 18th and 19th days of the trial — the testimony from two ranking officials of the Office of the Vice President pointed to Duterte and her former security chief, Col. Raymund Dante Lachica, as the two people with the clearest knowledge of how the funds were handled and spent.
FACT CHECK: Legarda DID NOT say she refuses to work until cases against her son are withdrawn
A quote card claims that Sen. Loren Legarda said she will not return to work until the complaints filed against her son, Rep. Leandro Leviste, are withdrawn. This is fake.
Kristine Ferrer, Duterte and Mighty cigarettes connection
In October 2017, Duterte’s Malacañang announced a P40B tax compromise settlement with Mighty Corporation. Who headed the compromise team with Mighty? It was the tax lawyer Kristine R. Ferrer, now of the Sara Duterte impeachment trial.
How do you bring P125 M cold cash out of the bank?
Gina Acosta, former special disbursing officer at the Office of the Vice President, took the witness stand at the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Aug. 17.
Almost scammed
The other day, there was one positive development in efforts to rationalize anti-scam efforts: Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda said in a DZMM talk show that his department is adopting the Scam Watch Pilipinas Anti-Scam Quad Model as the national anti-scam education and awareness strategy.
Drug War Truth Commission opens first hearing with slain teenager case
At the hearing at the Pius Center in Paco, Manila, Luzviminda Siapo testified about the killing of her 19-year-old son, Raymart Siapo, who had a clubfoot.
