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R. Scott Pert

#Philippines: Duterte trial loaded with heavy geopolitical implications

> This “oligarchic apparatus,” a complex web of power comprising both old and new #oligarchs, laws and institutions, has since become the very framework of the nation. While the election of #Marcos Jr in 2022 might have appeared as a return to power, it was but an expression of the enduring power and influence of this apparatus. asiatimes.com/2025/03/duterte- #Duterte #SouthEastAsia

Asia Times · Duterte trial loaded with heavy geopolitical implications - Asia TimesFew saw it coming. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest for alleged crimes against humanity under the aegis of the International Criminal
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

"As compared to #China, we only have 107,000-strong reservists, some of them have aged already. Don’t we want to increase their number? Our soldiers also retire, so who would protect our security and territory? We’re not saying we’re engaging in a fight. But it’s a lot better when we show something in action than in words" - Senate Majority Floor Leader #FrancisTolentino

#WestPHSea #Philippines

#Marcos to Senate: #ROTC bill must be prioritized
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INQUIRER.net · Marcos to Senate: ROTC bill must be prioritizedBy Tina G. Santos
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

The government nabbed six high-profile suspects in a span of nearly three weeks – a feat that analysts say was laudable, but would probably not have happened if President #FerdinandMarcosJr’s alliance with his predecessor #RodrigoDuterte and Mr #Duterte’s daughter, Vice-President #SaraDuterte, was still intact.

#Philippines cracks down on Duterte-linked fugitives as alliance with #Marcos crumbles
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The Straits Times · Philippines cracks down on Duterte-linked fugitives as alliance with Marcos crumblesAnalysts say the Marcos-Duterte political rift had a role to play in the spate of high-profile arrests. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

Senate President #FrancisEscudero said: “This law ensures that no #FilipinoSeafarer is neglected when something happens to them while they perform their duty, legally or medically wise", referring to Senate Bill No. 2221 and House Bill No. 7325, or the Magna Carta of #FilipinoSeafarers. #Philippines #LaborRights

#Marcos set to sign landmark law protecting rights of 500,000 Filipino seafarers
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MARITIME MEMORIAL Members of the Philippine Coast Guard, together with families and other relatives of seafarers and fisherfolk who perished at sea, make an offering of flowers and prayers during a ceremony at Manila Bay on Sunday marking National Seafarers’ Day and National Maritime Week. —Richard A. Reyes
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

#Rappler has it on good authority that a decision was finalized after six or seven meetings that, at one point or another, included representatives from the justice, labor, and interior departments, as well as the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (#Pagcor), the National Bureau of Investigation(#NBI), and the Bureau of Immigration(#BI).

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#Marcos government to cancel #POGO workers’ visas by October
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FILE PHOTO. Authorities prepare 180 Chinese for deportation to Shanghai on December 14, 2023. The suspects were caught working at Smart Web Technology POGO hub without proper immigration documents and running an alleged prostitution den in Manila.
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

#MANILA, #Philippines – Groups urged President #FerdinandMarcosJr. to ensure accountability and justice for victims of abuse following the culmination of former senator #LeilaDeLima’s seven-year legal battle. #HumanRights

Groups on De Lima acquittal: Time for #Marcos gov’t to run after rights abusers
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RAPPLER · Groups on De Lima acquittal: Time for Marcos gov't to run after rights abusers'We call on the government to take concrete steps to ensure accountability for past injustices and strengthen protections for human rights defenders,' the Human Rights and People Empowerment Center says
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

The #Senate committee on women, children, family relations and gender equality led by #Hontiveros held the executive session where the #hacking of #GovernmentWebsites and #espionage were discussed. This was after senators found out that #SurveillanceActivities and even the hacking of #GovernmentWebsites were traceable to the raided #POGO firms in #Bamban. #Philippines

Senate panel asks #NSC to help convince #Marcos on #POGOBan
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OPPOSITION LEADER. Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros at a media forum on June 5, 2022
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

Zelenskiy also requested for medical aid & mental health professionals - we have some of the best 👍
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked his Philippine counterpart on Monday (June 3) for Manila's participation in a high-level #PeaceSummit later this month, describing it as a "very strong signal" towards achieving peace in his war-torn nation. #Ukraine

#Zelenskiy meets #Philippine's #Marcos Jr in #Manila [VIDEO]
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

#Malacañang has yet to say if #Marcos himself will fly to #Europe for the conference or will send a high-level official on his behalf, but the Philippine government’s participation will likely not sit well with #Russia, which is not invited to the peace summit and has called the event meaningless.

#Philippines confirms participation in Swiss #PeaceSummit on #Ukraine
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RAPPLER · Philippines confirms participation in Swiss peace summit on Ukraine(1st UPDATE) The Philippine government's participation will likely not sit well with Russia, which has called the upcoming event meaningless
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

The stained glass art depicts our national hero #LapuLapu, datu of #Mactan. He defeated the Spanish invaders & their allies at a battle there
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#Zelenskyy had planned but failed to meet with #Marcos on the sidelines of the annual defense gathering in #Singapore and decided to fly to #Manila to personally invite Marcos to attend the summit in #Switzerland. #Ukraine

Zelenskyy in #Philippines to promote peace summit he says #China and #Russia are trying to undermine
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Zelenskyy signing the guest logbook in Malacanang palace while President Marcos looks on.
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“Ngayon siguro, it’s a matter of survival na meron na silang sense of urgency to oust President Marcos,” Trillanes said.

The International Criminal Court (#ICC) is expected to issue an arrest warrant against the principal accused, which includes former president #RodrigoDuterte, by June or July. #AntonioTrillanes #Duterte #SaraDuterte #BBM #Philippines

Trillanes: Senior #PNP officials recruiting for ouster plot vs #Marcos
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INQUIRER.net · Trillanes: Active senior PNP officials recruiting for Marcos ousterBy Tetch Torres-Tupas
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

#Duterte’s silence over the issue amid the #Marcos administration’s strong condemnation of a series of Chinese actions in the #WestPhilippineSea has further fueled the observed split of the #Uniteam, the 2022 election coalition that led the Marcos-Duterte tandem to victory.

Marcos defends #SaraDuterte’s silence on #China aggression in #WestPHSea
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RAPPLER · Marcos defends Sara Duterte’s silence on China aggression in West PH Sea'That’s not the role of the Vice President or the secretary of education to talk about China,' President Marcos says in an interview with Philippine media in Washington
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

The world’s largest media groups are trying to apply pressure on both the #Philippines and #Germany to solve the 13-year-old murder case of environmentalist and broadcaster #GerryOrtega.

The Philippines ranks high in #CPJ’s (Committee to Protect Journalists) impunity index, and low on #RSF’s (Reporters sans frontières) global press freedom index.

Solve Ortega killing: Media groups put pressure in #Marcos' Germany visit
rappler.com/philippines/solve-

BERLIN MEET. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is welcomed by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Federal Chancellery on March 12, 2024. HANDOUT/PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

Following the two-day state visit, which ends on Thursday, #Marcos will return to #Australia next week with other Southeast Asian leaders to take part in an #ASEAN-#Australia Summit that marks 50 years of Australia’s partnership with the regional bloc.#BBM #BBMinAU #Philippines

Philippine president tells Australia their strategic partnership is more important than ever
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AP News · Philippine president tells Australia their strategic partnership is more important than everBy ROD McGUIRK
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