Philippines
Defense argues subpoena would violate Duterte rights in impeachment trial
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The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte argued on July 15 that a prosecution request to subpoena her bank, tax and financial records would violate her rights and the law.
President Marcos has extended benefits under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program for qualified beneficiaries beyond the maximum seven-year period through Executive Order 120.
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The Marcos administration will study the implications of the US campaign against the International Criminal Court. The ICC is set to begin its trial on the crimes against humanity case of former President Rodrigo Duterte this year.
More than 100,000 marijuana plants valued at P20 million were uprooted and destroyed by Philippine National Police personnel during a July 12 operation along the boundary of Mountain Province and Kalinga.
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President Marcos inaugurated Phase I of the MTerra Solar Project in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija. The facility is described as the world’s largest operational integrated solar and battery storage project on a single site.
The Cordillera police reported zero crimes across 58 towns during the week of July 4 to 11. Officers also arrested 35 fugitives in a weeklong campaign.
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The United Nations has affirmed the International Criminal Court as essential for pursuing accountability in serious crimes, even as the United States moves to restrict the tribunal.
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