Windows26: Ofel now a super typhoon; Signal No. 5 up in Cagayan

November 14, 2024

Hi there, reader! Today, we're covering Super Typhoon Ofel's intensification with Signal No. 5 in Cagayan, plus former President Duterte's challenge to the ICC.

Ofel now a super typhoon; Signal No. 5 up in Cagayan

Typhoon Ofel (international name: Usagi) has reached super typhoon status, prompting the state weather bureau to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 5 in the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan on Thursday morning.

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Duterte dares gov't to let ICC in before he dies

Former President Rodrigo Duterte dared the ICC whose prosecutorial arm is currently investigating him for alleged crimes against humanity to "hurry up and to come here and start the investigation tomorrow," a line he would repeat throughout the hearing.

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Palace won't stand in Duterte's way if he yields to ICC probe

In a statement, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the Philippine government "will feel obliged" to cooperate with the ICC once the latter seeks the help of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to issue a "red notice" for Duterte's arrest.

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The new laws and the infusion of maritime might through the additional PCG and PN vessels represent the country's staunch determination to show the world that it will not tolerate bullying neighbors that act like pirates in the high seas. Despite China's hostile stance, we are ready to stand up to defend our sovereignty and maintain peace in the region.

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