Philippine News
Christian group slates Duterte over human trafficking
August 4, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja for www.ucanews.com
Philippine president is told clean governance and ending corruption are key to eliminating modern slavery Christian group slates Duterte over human trafficking A group of Catholics and evangelicals in the Philippines has challenged President Rodrigo Duterte to end human trafficking by stamping out corruption by state officials. The Philippine Interfaith Movement Against Human Trafficking, also […]
Read More...Zubiri: Bill seeking special protection vs. online sexual abuse lapsed into law
August 3, 2022 · By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA News for www.gmanetwork.com
Zubiri: Bill seeking special protection vs. online sexual abuse lapsed into law The bill which seeks special protection against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children has lapsed into law, according to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri. Zubiri on Tuesday released to Senate reporters a list of proposed measures that have lapsed into law, including […]
Read More...Philippine ex-President Fidel Ramos dies at 94
August 2, 2022 · By Aljazeera News for www.aljazeera.com
A career military man, Ramos was the first Protestant to win the top office in the overwhelmingly Catholic nation. Philippine ex-President Fidel Ramos dies at 94 Former Philippine President Fidel Ramos, who oversaw a rare period of steady growth and peace that won him the reputation as one of the country’s most effective leaders ever, […]
Read More...Rappler+ briefing highlights importance of engaged citizenry to counter dynasties
August 1, 2022 · By DWIGHT DE LEON for www.rappler.com
Rappler+ briefing highlights importance of engaged citizenry to counter dynasties ‘It has to be a sustained engagement by the citizenry. They won’t be able to ignore you if they know you have an influence in your communities,’ says Rappler’s managing editor Miriam Grace Go MANILA, Philippines – Getting rid of political dynasties is a long […]
Read More...NBI: Anti-online sexual abuse bill will speed up cybercrime investigations
July 29, 2022 · By JAIRO BOLLEDO for www.rappler.com
NBI: Anti-online sexual abuse bill will speed up cybercrime investigations During a meeting with Senator Risa Hontiveros, Facebook representatives also vow to help the government in crafting the implementing rules and regulations of the proposed anti-online sexual abuse law MANILA, Philippines – An official of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Cybercrime Division said they […]
Read More...Powerful earthquake strikes northern Philippines
July 29, 2022 · By AFP for www.ucanews.com
The 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the mountainous and lightly populated province of Abra on the main island of Luzon Powerful earthquake strikes northern Philippines A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the northern Philippines Wednesday, authorities said, killing one person, shattering windows at the epicenter and shaking high-rise towers more than 300 kilometers (185 miles) away in the capital […]
Read More...IN NUMBERS: Filipino journalists killed since 1986
July 29, 2022 · By JAIRO BOLLEDO for www.rappler.com
IN NUMBERS: Filipino journalists killed since 1986 At least 195 journalists have been killed since 1986, based on data from the NUJP MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has not always been a safe country for journalists. Even after the dictatorship of late tyrant Ferdinand E. Marcos, suppression and impunity continued to haunt media workers in […]
Read More...Govt aims to end overcrowding in Philippine prisons
July 26, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Govt aims to end overcrowding in Philippine prisons Authorities in the Philippines have announced long-overdue reforms seeking to end the suffering of inmates in the country’s overcrowded prisons by acquiring more land to build additional facilities. Jesus Crispin Remulla, the new Justice Secretary, announced on July 21 that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s new administration would […]
Read More...2022 CONVENTION STATEMENT OF THE CONFERENCE OF MAJOR SUPERIORS IN THE PHILIPPINES
July 20, 2022 · By CONFERENCE OF MAJOR SUPERIORS IN THE PHILIPPINES
2022 CONVENTION STATEMENT OF THE CONFERENCE OF MAJOR SUPERIORS IN THE PHILIPPINES “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.” (Isaiah 42:1)
Read More...DOJ revises rules on appeals of prosecutor rulings
July 19, 2022 · By Benjamin Pulta for www.pna.gov.ph
DOJ revises rules on appeals of prosecutor rulings MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) will now review appeals on resolutions of the Prosecutor General in cases referred by government agencies and provincial prosecutors in cases cognizable by regional trial courts. It is among the revised rules on appeals from rulings of prosecutors, “in the interest […]
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