Philippine News
Magsaysay awards Asians working for poor, environment
September 1, 2022 · By Rock Ronald Rozario for www.ucanews.com
Magsaysay awards Asians working for poor, environment Four people working for the Asian poor and the environment have been selected for this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award, dubbed the “Asian Nobel Prize.” The Ramon Magsaysay Foundation announced the names of the winners on Aug. 31. The foundation said this year’s winners “have shown moral courage and […]
Read More...DepEd probes 6 Cavite teachers for alleged sex abuse
August 31, 2022 · By BONZ MAGSAMBOL for www.rappler.com
DepEd probes 6 Cavite teachers for alleged sex abuse (1st UPDATE) ‘This is very, very disturbing,’ says Department of Education spokesman Michael Poa of the alleged incidents at Bacoor National High School in Cavite Trigger warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual harassment and predatory behavior. MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) said […]
Read More...Remulla: ISPs may face sanctions if uncooperative vs online sexual abuse
August 30, 2022 · By JAIRO BOLLEDO for www.rappler.com
Remulla: ISPs may face sanctions if uncooperative vs online sexual abuse Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla also gives an ultimatum to internet service providers and telecommunications companies to comply with the government’s crackdown against online sexual abuse MANILA, Philippines – Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla warned that Internet Service […]
Read More...DOJ chief seeks ISPs, telcos’ cooperation in war vs online child sexual abuse
August 25, 2022 · By Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News for news.abs-cbn.com
DOJ chief seeks ISPs, telcos’ cooperation in war vs online child sexual abuse MANILA — A day after declaring war against online child sexual exploitation, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla on Wednesday urged internet service providers (ISPs) and telcos to cooperate in the campaign or risk facing prosecution and fines. “Ang isa namin pakiusap […]
Read More...Classrooms reopen after more than two years in Philippines
August 24, 2022 · By AFP for www.ucanews.com
Classrooms reopen after more than two years in Philippines Millions of children in the Philippines returned to school as the academic year started on Monday, with many taking their seats in classrooms for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. The Philippines is one of the last countries in the world to resume full-time, […]
Read More...Filipinos hail democracy champion Aquino’s legacy
August 23, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja for www.ucanews.com
Filipinos hail democracy champion Aquino’s legacy Filipino Catholic clergymen and laypeople have paid tributes to slain lawmaker and democracy champion Benigno Ninoy Aquino on his 39th death anniversary, lamenting that his great legacy is increasingly under threat in the country. Aquino (1932-1983), a former senator and governor, was known for his criticism of dictator Ferdinand Marcos, […]
Read More...Filipino nuns deplore ‘terror financing’ charge
August 23, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja for www.ucanews.com
Filipino nuns deplore ‘terror financing’ charge Catholic nuns from a missionary religious order in the Philippines have denounced a criminal charge by the state accusing them of financing terrorism and violating the country’s anti-terrorism law. The nuns from the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines (RMP) issued a statement on Aug. 18 to denounce the criminal charge filed […]
Read More...School closures spark alarm in the Philippines
August 19, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
School closures spark alarm in the Philippines The Philippine education department has launched a probe after a series of schools shut down across the country allegedly over financial constraints stemming from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 860 out of 14,000 private schools in the Catholic-majority nation have closed their doors since the pandemic […]
Read More...Philippines criminalizes minority discrimination
August 19, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Philippines criminalizes minority discrimination Filipino lawmakers led by a Muslim senator on Aug. 17 passed a bill seeking to criminalize discrimination which includes profiling and refusing employment based on religion or race. Muslim convert Senator Robin Padilla claimed that those from religious minorities like him suffered discrimination in the workplace because of their creed. “I […]
Read More...Walden Bello asks court to suspend proceedings of cyber libel case
August 17, 2022 · By JAIRO BOLLEDO for www.rappler.com
Walden Bello asks court to suspend proceedings of cyber libel case His lawyers cite their pending petition with the Department of Justice to review the case MANILA, Philippines – The camp of former vice presidential candidate and Laban ng Masa (LNM) chairperson Walden Bello asked the court to suspend proceedings of the cyber libel case […]
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