Tag: EJK

Lacson: Bato Safer in PH than Abroad with International Warrant from ICC

Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa may be safer staying in the Philippines than risking arrest abroad, given the international nature of the arrest warrant against him, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Monday.

Lacson said the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant limits dela Rosa’s options as he could be more exposed to arrest if he flees to another country.

In Filipino: Lacson: Mas Ligtas si Bato sa Pilipinas Kaysa sa Ibang Bansa Dahil sa ICC Warrant

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Ping: World Pandesal Day and the ‘Lost’ Value of Honesty

At the Pandesal Forum in Quezon City, Ping Lacson recalled memories of pandesal – and the value of honesty – on World Pandesal Day. He also answered questions on:
* Citizens’ role in stopping underground POGOs
* Issues on the new Senate building
* Strengthening the PNP’s internal cleansing

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Interview on DZBB/GNTV: National Dignity in UN-HRC Resolution and WPS Issues | July 14, 2019

In an interview on DZBB/GNTV, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– national dignity factor in UN-HRC resolution on killings
– ‘double standard’ in UN, WPS issues?
– reported claim that VP Robredo’s stand on UN-HRC resolution is a ground for impeachment

Quotes from the interview…
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#PingSays: On fate of DOJ Sec. Aguirre, Senate relocation, peace efforts with CPP-NPA-NDF | April 4, 2018

In an interview, Sen. Lacson answers questions on:
– Senate relocation
– fate of DOJ Sec. Aguirre
– SC order on deaths related to anti-drug war
– peace efforts with CPP-NPA-NDF

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#PingTweets: On the Senate’s probes on EJKs and the ICC’s ‘principle of complementarity’

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“The complementarity principle … reflects a realization that it is preferable that such crimes are investigated and prosecuted in the country where they occurred.” – Forum for International Criminal and Humanitarian Law