Philippine News
After Marcos relieves farmers of debt, gov’t needs to follow through – groups
July 10, 2023 · By PHILIPPINES AGRICULTURE for www.rappler.com
After Marcos relieves farmers of debt, gov’t needs to follow through – groups MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. relieved 610,054 agrarian reform beneficiaries long burdened by amortization fees when he signed the New Agrarian Emancipation Act on Friday, July 7. The new law, or Republic Act No. 11953, covers more than 1.7 million […]
Read More...Marcos: Frasco has ‘Love the Philippines’ fiasco under control
July 10, 2023 · By BEA CUPIN for www.rappler.com
Marcos: Frasco has ‘Love the Philippines’ fiasco under control MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, July 7, that Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco’s “quick” action in addressing the controversy related to a recently-launched tourism campaign “inspires confidence.” If it’s any indication, it looks like the former Liloan mayor will keep her post […]
Read More...At least 5 kids die as pertussis spreads in South Cotabato village
July 10, 2023 · By ROMMEL REBOLLIDO for www.rappler.com
At least 5 kids die as pertussis spreads in South Cotabato village GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – Five children have already died from pertussis, which has also infected hundreds of residents in Barangay Ned in the town of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato, a village chief confirmed on Friday, July 7. Pertussis, also known as whooping […]
Read More...Families of missing Cordillera rights advocates file habeas corpus petition vs AFP, PNP
July 10, 2023 · By SHERWIN DE VERA for www.rappler.com
Families of missing Cordillera rights advocates file habeas corpus petition vs AFP, PNP BAGUIO, Philippines – The families of missing Cordillera indigenous peoples’ rights advocates Dexter Capuyan and Gene Roz Jamil De Jesus went to court on Tuesday, July 5, to ask it to compel authorities to present their missing family members and provide a […]
Read More...16 abused children freed in Philippines after man’s arrest in Sydney
July 6, 2023 · By Teele Rebane, CNN for edition.cnn.com
16 abused children freed in Philippines after man’s arrest in Sydney CNN — Sixteen children allegedly abused in the Philippines have been rescued after Australian police found sexually explicit material on the phone of a man arrested in Sydney. The children, ages 10 to 18, were found last month when the Philippine National Police (PNP) executed multiple […]
Read More...Human trafficking of Filipina women in Sabah
July 4, 2023 ·
Human trafficking of Filipina women in Sabah
Read More...Cops rescue 4 minors from online abuse
June 29, 2023 · By Joel E. Zurbano for manilastandard.net
Cops rescue 4 minors from online abuse The Taguig City government on Monday announced the rescue of four minors who were victims of online sexual abuse. Combined elements from the Philippine National Police and the city’s Social Welfare and Development Office saved the minors during an operation in Barangay Upper Bicutan. But the perpetrator, whom […]
Read More...Coding to training: Philippines tackles online child sexual abuse
June 27, 2023 · By BBC News for www.japantimes.co.jp
Coding to training: Philippines tackles online child sexual abuse MANILA – Inside an unmarked building in a Manila business district, a war is being waged 24/7 against dark and mostly hidden crimes — the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Here, a system developed by cybersecurity experts at PLDT — the Philippines’ largest telecommunications company […]
Read More...Girl, six, is rescued and her mum is arrested over sick abuse videos after a single piece of info from Aussie police sparked international manhunt to the Philippines to save her
June 27, 2023 · By OLIVIA DAY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA for www.dailymail.co.uk
Girl, six, is rescued and her mum is arrested over sick abuse videos after a single piece of info from Aussie police sparked international manhunt to the Philippines to save her A six-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually abused by her mother in videos sold on the dark web has been rescued after Australian police […]
Read More...50 cops, including generals, face criminal complaints over P6.7-B shabu mess
June 21, 2023 ·
50 cops, including generals, face criminal complaints over P6.7-B shabu mess (1st UPDATE) Twelve high-ranking police officers face criminal complaints filed with the Ombudsman, the DILG announces MANILA, Philippines – The National Police Commission (Napolcom) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) filed criminal complaints against 50 cops, including police generals, over the P6.7-billion shabu mess […]
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