Khan rejects PH gov’t’s plea to halt drug war probe

by Jean Mangaluz Inquirer.net

MANILA — International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan has rejected the Philippine government’s appeal to halt the United Nationsbacked tribunal’s ongoing investigation into the “drug war” under the Duterte administration.

Instead, Khan has recommended that the ICC

Marcos urges Filipinos to speak up vs discrimination

Appeals Chamber affirm the Pre-Trial Chamber’s authorization to continue the investigation in the Philippines, indicating a strong commitment to holding those responsible for crimes against humanity accountable.

“The Prosecution respectfully requests the Appeals Chamber to reject the Appeal and confirm the PreTrial Chamber’s authorization of the resumption of the

by alexis roMero Philstar.com

MANILA — President Marcos urged Filipinos on Sunday, April 9 to work toward a more progressive and humane society, oppose discrimination and help the needy as the country commemorated Araw ng Kagitingan, or Day of Valor.

In his message for the occasion, Marcos said Filipinos have been defined by their feats rather than their trials and have emerged as “a nation that stands tall and proud, guided by the principles of justice, truth, and democracy.”

“From the battles fought in the trenches of World War II, to the struggles against insurgent forces, the Philippines has faced numerous challenges that tested our faith yet showed the world the indomitable spirit of every Filipino,” the President said.

“We have staunchly proven time and again that we are never the