April, 2019
Policeman faces murder charges in the Philippines
April 12, 2019 · By Inday Espina-Varona, Manila for www.ucanews.com
A police officer accused of killing a 23-year-old epileptic youth at the height of the Philippines’ “war against drugs” has been sacked and is to face murder charges. Normita Lopez, mother of Djastin Lopez who was killed in 2017, said the decision by the Office of the Ombudsman to charge police officer Gerry Genalope was […]
Read More...The Evil Web of Human Trafficking
April 12, 2019 ·
The Evil Web of Human Trafficking Fr. Shay Cullen 14 April 2019 The most recent case of human trafficking that I have been involved in, and they are many, is that of Angelica- a 15-year-old girl sold by her mother to her employer. He is a rough, crude man, the owner of several mini-buses and […]
Read More...Philippine poll candidates warned against Lenten stunts
April 12, 2019 · By Joe Torres, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Church leaders appeal to politicians to respect Lenten observance and not exploit it to win votes A Catholic priest in the Philippine capital has called on politicians running in this year’s national elections to respect the solemnity of liturgical celebrations during the Lenten season. Father Jerome Secillano, executive secretary of the public affairs committee of the Catholic […]
Read More...56 women, including 14 minors, rescued from trafficking in Bacolor, Pampanga
April 12, 2019 · By GMA News Online www.gmanetwork.com
Fifty-six women, including 14 minors, were rescued from trafficking during an entrapment operation in Bacolor, Pampanga. According to Rida Reyes’ report on GMA News TV’s Balitanghali on Saturday, the raid occurred after the Luzon Field Unit of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Women and Children Protection Center received information on the prostitution acts occurring along […]
Read More...The teenage hackers who’ve been given a second chance
April 12, 2019 · By Chris Quevatre for www.bbc.com
Step inside the offices of Bluescreen and you’ll find some of the UK’s most talented young hackers, dragged from a world of crime to fight for the other side. These computer experts have swapped the confines of their bedrooms for a fairly ordinary looking cyber-security company in Plymouth. Bluescreen employs hackers the authorities have deemed […]
Read More...Brunei implements stoning to death under anti-LGBT laws
April 11, 2019 · By Yvette Tan for www.bbc.com
Brunei is introducing strict new Islamic laws that make anal sex and adultery offences punishable by stoning to death. The new measures, that come into force on Wednesday, also cover a range of other crimes including punishment for theft by amputation. The move has sparked international condemnation. Brunei’s gay community has expressed shock and fear […]
Read More...Fight fake news with objective, accurate reporting, pope tells media
April 11, 2019 · By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service for www.ucanews.com
Pope Francis told a group of journalists to deliver facts and objective reporting, not fake news and rumors. He encouraged the group to continue offering platforms for “a free and open exchange of information, opinions and analysis,” which will “benefit the men and women of your country.” The pope made his comments during an audience at the […]
Read More...Philippines’ top bishop calls drug dealers ‘Satans’
April 10, 2019 · By Roy Lagarde, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Prelate reacts to Duterte admission that govt is fighting a losing a losing battle against narcotics scourge The head of the Philippine bishops’ conference has called drug dealers “Satans” following President Rodrigo Duterte’s admission last week that the illegal narcotics trade had worsened despite the government’s deadly drug war. Archbishop Romulo Valles of Davao, speaking […]
Read More...Child brides: Heather was only 15 when she said ‘I do’. She was also pregnant
April 10, 2019 · By Sophie Haydock for www.bbc.co.uk
Heather was a beautiful bride. She said her vows outside under a wooden veranda, dressed in a lilac gown, wearing a tiara, with her hair curled gently around her face. Her dad made a speech wishing the happy couple luck. But Heather was only 15 when she said “I do”. She was also pregnant. The […]
Read More...Bishop demands probe into slaying of 14 Philippine farmers
April 10, 2019 · By Inday Espina-Varona, Manila for www.ucanews.com
A Catholic bishop has demanded an investigation into the killings of 14 farmers, one of whom was reportedly a church worker, during three police operations in the central Philippine province of Negros Oriental on March 30. Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos said the victims lived in one of diocese’s mission stations, including a lay leader on […]
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