Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Duterte ICC case progresses: First set of evidence submitted
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has submitted the initial set of evidence in the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Based on a three-page document from the ICC website, Prosecutor Karim Khan’s office has sent 181 pieces of evidence to Duterte’s defense team as of March 21.
Escudero: Duterte’s ICC arrest doesn’t compromise PH sovereignty
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero stood firm on Wednesday, maintaining that Philippine sovereignty was not compromised following the arrest and eventual “surrender” of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Speaking at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum, Escudero emphasized that under existing laws, individuals accused of crimes against humanity can be brought before the international court.
Current Senate can oust VP Duterte in just 43 days – Colmenares
Forty-three days are enough for the Senate to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, and this action can be completed before the end of the 19th Congress on June 30.
This is the view of former Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Neri Colmenares.
Pope Francis came so close to dying, doctor reveals
Pope Francis came so close to death at one point during his fight in hospital against pneumonia that his doctors considered ending treatment so that the 88-year-old pontiff could die peacefully, the head of the pope’s medical team said on Tuesday.
After a breathing crisis on February 28 that involved Francis nearly choking on his vomit, “there was a real risk he might not make it,” said Sergio Alfieri, a physician at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.