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ICC jurisdiction on Duterte to be determined on April 22

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) will present on April 22 its judgment on the appeal of former President Rodrigo Duterte challenging the jurisdiction of Pre-Trial Chamber I. In a scheduling order released on Maundy Thursday, the ICC said its Appeals Chamber will hold the judgment at 11 a.m. Hague time, or 6

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Iloilo Holy Week tourists urged to behave, respect sacred spaces

ILOILO CITY — Visitors heading to this heritage-rich destination for Holy Week are being urged to observe proper decorum and plan their trips carefully, as the city government released a Lenten advisory to ensure a safe and meaningful observance of Semana Santa. READ: LOOK: Holy Week exodus in Iloilo City The advisory, issued by the

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On Maundy Thursday, Zambales witnesses centuries-old rite of humility

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — In churches across the country, one of the most solemn and symbolic moments of the Holy Week unfolds on Holy Thursday as priests kneel before parishioners to wash their feet, reenacting an act of humility performed by Jesus Christ during the Last Supper. The centuries-old stone walls of the Holy Child

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