The latest news from The Manila Times, including updates on the DOJ's review of drug war charges against former President Duterte, the Comelec's decision to delay ballot printing, and tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Good day. Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Friday, December 20, 2024.Today's episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines' leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer—your Trusted Building Partner. The Department of Justice (DOJ) will assess the recommendation of the House quad committee to file charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte and his allies over the past administration's war on drugs.
In an ambush interview in Pasay City, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that it was the DOJ that would have to determine the next steps based on the recommendation. The president said the DOJ would then analyze these findings to determine if there is sufficient ground to file cases against Duterte and his allies, what specific charges could be applicable, and how to construct a legal case. Marcos stressed the need for a thorough assessment before any legal actions could be pursued. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has moved from end December to early next year the printing of 73 million ballots for the 2025 midterm polls to give way to the resolution of nuisance candidate cases at the local level. Comelec Chairman George Garcia said the remaining pending nuisance cases were all at the local level as the Comelec has already finalized the list of aspirants for senators at 66, and for party-list groups at 155. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday reported the presence of two China Coast Guard (CCG) and seven Chinese maritime militia vessels stationed outside Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) and two other ships positioned inside, monitoring access routes in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Additionally, a People's Liberation Army Navy ship was detected about 50 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales
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