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UN COURT HEARS CLIMATE CASE VOL. XXXVIII • NO. 291 • 3 SECTIONS 16 PAGES • P20 • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024
WORLD / A6
BAGUIO BONFIRE. A bonfire warms two Baguio residents out in the open during a starry night while the city below is bathe in shimmering lights. Dave Leprozo
Impeachment rap filed vs. VP Complaint cites constitutional violations, graft, bribery, high crimes
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COALITION of activists lodged an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, accusing her of corruption and misconduct.
The complaint added to Duterte’s legal woes as she faces a probe into her alleged death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez, as well as another inquiry into her
NBI subpoenas VP Sara, staff, media in prescon THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) yesterday served a new subpoena for Vice President Sara Duterte to explain the alleged threat she made against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta and House Speaker Martin Romualdez Also being summoned is her staff who moderated the online press conference and the media who were present including former press secretary Trixie Angeles. The NBI explained that those invited are not considered suspects but as resource persons in the investigation. Next page
use of government funds. The complaint sought Duterte’s impeachment on grounds of “culpable violation of the constitution, graft and corruption, bribery, betrayal of public Next page
IMPEACHMENT COMPLAINT. Akbayan Partylist Rep. Perci Cendana and former Senator Leila de Lima lead representatives of civil society and activist groups which filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday at the House of Representatives.
PDP-Laban hits Rody-led faction’s protest call By Joel E. Zurbano THE PDP-Laban leadership criticized a faction of the party aligned with former President Rodrigo Duterte for urging the public to join a rally at EDSA Shrine against the Marcos administration. In a joint statement, PDP-Laban chairman Senator Aquilino Pimentel
III and party president former senator Manny Pacquiao denounced what they described as reckless actions and inflammatory statements by the “rogue faction...(that) falsely claims to represent our political party.” The Duterte-led PDP earlier urged the public to gather at EDSA Shrine following Vice President Sara Duterte’s warning that she already contacted
someone to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza AranetaMarcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez should something happen to her. Her statement prompted the National Bureau of Investigation to issue a subpoena for possible violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act, while her supporters gathered at EDSA Shrine. Next page
Cops can help ICC in ‘private capacity’–PNP
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By Charles Dantes and Rex Espiritu PRESIDENT Marcos on Monday expressed concern over a Russian submarine’s intrusion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last week, even while the Philippine Navy (PN) later clarified that the vessel’s presence was due to more benign reasons. “That’s very concerning,” the President told reporters when asked about the presence of the foreign vessel. “Any intrusion into the West Philippine Sea, of our EEZ, of our baselines Next page
By Vince Lopez THE Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified that its officers “in their own personal capacity” are not precluded from cooperating with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation into the Duterte administration’s so-called war on drugs. In a press briefing on Monday, PNP spokesperson Brig. General Jean Fajardo explained that while the PNP as an organization refuses to work with the ICC, there is no legal or administrative impediments preventing individual police officers from volunteering information to the international tribunal. “Our President has already said that the Philippines will not cooperate in any investigation of the ICC because there is a question of jurisdiction. And even our Office of the
Russian sub only sought refuge—AFP
A SEASON FOR GIVING. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr comforts a crying child, left photo, during his visit to Marillac Hills and Haven for Women in Muntinlupa where the President distributed rice, food packs, medicines, vitamins, toiletries, and infant supplies to residents of the institutions. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, right photo, delivers his Christmas message during the flag-raising ceremony at the House of Representatives. PCO/Ver Noveno
“As Christmas draws near, we’re reminded that this season is not just about celebrations, but about reflection, gratitude, and the spirit of giving,” the Speaker said. “It’s a time to pause and appreciate what truly matters—our
THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is looking at 37 areas as possible hot spots for next year’s elections, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said. In a GMA Integrated News interview, Rimulla said “We have 37 hot spots — 28 in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, there are hot spots in the 3rd and 4th District of Leyte, also in Central Luzon.”
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Amplify generosity this Christmas—Speaker By Maricel V. Cruz SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday urged his colleagues and House of Representatives staff to embrace the holiday season with gratitude, reflection, and a spirit of giv-
ing, while acknowledging their vital contributions to the institution and the nation. Speaking during the House’s flagraising ceremony, Romualdez highlighted the importance of taking time to appreciate life’s blessings and giving back to those in need.
DILG eyeing 37 hotspots in midterm polls