Windows26: SolGen: Gov’t will not stand in way of ICC probe

July 31, 2024

Hi, reader! Today, we're covering the latest updates on the ICC probe into Duterte's drug war, the minimal oil sheen detected off Manila, and the House passing the Medical Cannabis Act.

SolGen: Gov't will not stand in way of ICC probe

Despite the Philippines' complete disengagement from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2019, Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday said the government would not stand in the way of the prosecutor's investigation of the Duterte administration's bloody drug war.

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US to provide $500-M military aid to PH

The United States is providing $500 million (P29.2 billion) in military assistance to the Philippines, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced on Tuesday following the 2+2 meeting with their Filipino counterparts at Camp Aguinaldo.

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PCG: 'Very minimal' oil sheen seen off Manila, nearby provinces

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Tuesday that an aerial survey showed "very minimal and unnoticeable oil sheen" along the shorelines of Manila and the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan and Cavite following the sinking of a tanker carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil.

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House approves proposed Medical Cannabis Act

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed on third and final reading a measure legalizing the medical use of marijuana.

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Paris Olympics: EJ Obiena opens quest for pole vault immortality

Hundreds of kilometers from where the ongoing action is, EJ Obiena continued quietly polishing his craft, insulated from all possible distractions that could derail his bid in the Paris Olympics.

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EDITORIAL: Not just more of the same

Given that ride hailing has become a fixture and a widely used option, the government should adjust policy levers and exercise vigilance to ensure that the public as well as the drivers will get tangible benefits from having more players in the market such as better commissions and better services.

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