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Duterte camp keeps silence on Honeylet’s rumored ICC restrictions

Nicholas Kaufman, former legal counsel to ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, has declined to comment on reports regarding the alleged suspension of Honeylet Avanceña’s visitation rights at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. This follows Avanceña’s claims of being denied access to visit Duterte, currently held in detention at the ICC. The situation has raised questions about the legal grounds of Avanceña’s alleged suspension, with Kaufman remaining silent on the matter.

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U.S. Olympic panel mandates exclusion of trans women in women’s events

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has announced a policy barring transgender women from women’s sports following an executive order by former President Trump. The policy requires compliance from national sport governing bodies to ensure fair competition and aligns with similar changes by the NCAA. This decision impacts the eligibility of transgender athletes in upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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