January, 2022
Save our girls
January 18, 2022 · By Philippine Daily Inquirer for opinion.inquirer.net
Save our girls The passage in December of the law declaring child marriage illegal is indeed a “major victory,” as announced by its proponents in Congress. Fundamentally, the law recognizes the necessity of providing children stronger protection against sexual abuse, and thus states that facilitating and solemnizing a child marriage, as well as adults cohabiting […]
Read More...Philippine bishop blasts medicine hoarders
January 18, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Philippine bishop blasts medicine hoarders A Catholic bishop in the Philippines has warned people against bulk buying and hoarding medicines like paracetamol and cough syrup to alleviate Covid symptoms. Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio, who heads the bishops’ healthcare commission, said on Jan. 10 that hoarding ultimately victimized the poor as the practice results in shortages […]
Read More...The Moral Duty to be vaccinated
January 18, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The Moral Duty to be vaccinated Preda Opinion The rules and regulations when just and right for the common good are there to protect people from coming to harm or getting injured, hurt or sick. Traffic laws are needed, seat belt laws are needed to protect people from injury and hurting themselves, traffic rules are […]
Read More...Philippine groups slam ‘cruel Christmas gift’ as open-pit mining ban is lifted
January 14, 2022 · By Bong S. Sarmiento on 11 January 2022 for news.mongabay.com
Philippine groups slam ‘cruel Christmas gift’ as open-pit mining ban is lifted On Dec. 23, Philippine Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu issued an order overturning a 2017 ban on open-pit mining. This follows an April 2021 decision by President Rodrigo Duterte to lift a 2012 moratorium on new mining agreements. The move has been welcomed by […]
Read More...One child killed, six wounded in Philippines bus bombing
January 14, 2022 · By Aljazeera for www.aljazeera.com
One child killed, six wounded in Philippines bus bombing A child has been killed and six others wounded after a bomb exploded on a public bus in the rebellion-plagued southern Philippines. Police said the explosion took place on Tuesday as the bus was travelling along a highway near Cotabato City on Mindanao island, a haven […]
Read More...The Philippines Is Raising the Age of Consent. That May Not Be Enough to Protect Its Children
January 14, 2022 · By BY CHAD DE GUZMAN for time.com
The Philippines Is Raising the Age of Consent. That May Not Be Enough to Protect Its Children In September 2020, the Supreme Court of the Philippines acquitted a man of child sexual abuse charges after he impregnated a 12-year-old girl. The incident took place in 2012, when the man was 27. He was sentenced to […]
Read More...Three Men Sentenced to Life in Prison in Arbery Killing
January 14, 2022 · By The New York Times for www.nytimes.com
Three Men Sentenced to Life in Prison in Arbery Killing ATLANTA — A Georgia judge on Friday sentenced both Travis McMichael, the man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery, and his father to life in prison without the possibility of parole, but issued a lesser sentence of life with the possibility of parole to the other […]
Read More...The ICC’s Record of Failure
January 14, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The ICC’s Record of Failure Fr. Shay Cullen 14 January 2022 In one of its recent singular success stories, the International Criminal Court (ICC) brought about the arrest, trial and sentencing of Bosco Ntaganda. He was found “guilty beyond reasonable doubt” of crimes against humanity for killing numerous people, committing war crimes, sexually abusing many […]
Read More...Myanmar coup: The doctors and nurses defying the military
January 13, 2022 · By Jonathan Head for www.bbc.com
Myanmar coup: The doctors and nurses defying the military A significant proportion of healthcare in Myanmar is now being delivered outside state hospitals, by doctors and nurses who oppose the military and are loyal to the National Unity Government challenging the junta’s legitimacy, medical workers in the country told the BBC. Most interviewees’ names have […]
Read More...Duterte signs law prohibiting child marriage
January 13, 2022 · By Alexis Romero - Philstar.com for www.philstar.com
Duterte signs law prohibiting child marriage MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into a law a measure banning child marriage, a policy seen to protect children from abusive practices and unwanted responsibilities. Republic Act No. 11596 or An Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof was signed […]
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