March, 2022
Philippines raises age of consent from 12 to 16
March 11, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Philippines raises age of consent from 12 to 16 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill that raises the age of consent from 12 to 16 years old in a move aimed at protecting minors from sexual abuse and rape. According to the gender-neutral bill, any adult having sex with anyone under […]
Read More...Myanmar conflict turns 16 parishes into ghost towns
March 11, 2022 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Myanmar conflict turns 16 parishes into ghost towns Some 16 parishes in Loikaw Diocese in Myanmar’s Kayah state have been totally abandoned with the escalation of the conflict between military and rebel forces. The green and mountainous eastern region bordering Thailand was relatively peaceful for decades but has seen intense fighting since May 2021. Parish priests, […]
Read More...Cerberus to take over Subic Bay shipyard near South China Sea
March 11, 2022 · By CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer for asia.nikkei.com
Cerberus to take over Subic Bay shipyard near South China Sea MANILA — Cerberus Capital Management, a U.S. private equity company, is poised to take over the bankrupt Hanjin shipyard, which is strategically located in Subic Bay in the Philippines and also the subject of investor interest from China. Cerberus, shipyard owner Hanjin Heavy Industries […]
Read More...Former Olongapo mayor Paulino takes over as SBMA chairman Mar 02, 2022
March 11, 2022 · By Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority for www.mysubicbay.com.ph
Former Olongapo mayor Paulino takes over as SBMA chairman Mar 02, 2022 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — A new head of agency took over the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) today after being appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday. Former Olongapo City mayor Rolen Paulino Sr., one of the historic SBMA volunteers who propelled the […]
Read More...USCIS Announces Policies to Better Protect Immigrant Children Who Have Been Abused, Neglected, or Abandoned
March 9, 2022 · By United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for www.uscis.gov
USCIS Announces Policies to Better Protect Immigrant Children Who Have Been Abused, Neglected, or Abandoned WASHINGTON — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced new policies that will provide better protection to immigrant children who are victims of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or similar parental maltreatment. “Today, we are taking action to help immigrant children in the […]
Read More...American gets 160 years sentence for Filipino child porn
March 9, 2022 · By Philstar.com for www.philstar.com
American gets 160 years sentence for Filipino child porn MANILA, Philippines — A US federal judge convicted an Alabama man to 160 years of imprisonment for soliciting videos of Filipino children being sexually abused. The US Department of Justice said a federal jury convicted Benjamin Walter on Oct. 25, 2021 of “four counts of producing […]
Read More...Alabama Man Sentenced to 160 Years of Imprisonment for Soliciting Videos and Webcam Shows of Filipina Children Being Sexually Abused
March 9, 2022 · By The United States, Department of Justice for www.justice.gov
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 4, 2022 Alabama Man Sentenced to 160 Years of Imprisonment for Soliciting Videos and Webcam Shows of Filipina Children Being Sexually Abused A federal judge sentenced an Alabama man today to 160 years’ imprisonment for using internet applications to seek images and live […]
Read More...Foreign students fleeing Ukraine say they face segregation, racism at border
March 9, 2022 · By Stephanie Busari, Nimi Princewill, Shama Nasinde and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN for edition.cnn.com
Foreign students fleeing Ukraine say they face segregation, racism at border (CNN)As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, foreign students attempting to leave the country say they are experiencing racist treatment by Ukrainian security forces and border officials. One African medical student told CNN that she and other foreigners were ordered off the public transit bus at […]
Read More...‘Online violence is real-world violence’ – Maria Ressa
March 9, 2022 · By GELO GONZALES for www.rappler.com
‘Online violence is real-world violence’ – Maria Ressa A reminder that the effects of disinformation don’t stop when we log off our devices Rappler CEO and Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa in her acceptance speech for the Woodrow Wilson Award at Princeton University, February 19, emphasized that the violence one sees online and real-world violence are one and […]
Read More...Papal call for human fraternity gains momentum
March 8, 2022 · By Ben Joseph for www.ucanews.com
The world has started taking note of the Document on Human Fraternity and is drawing inspiration from it, giving a shot in the arm to troubled Christian-Muslim ties worldwide. In the Italian city of Florence, 60 Catholic bishops and 65 Christian, Muslim and Jewish mayors met last month and signed a significant document. They had […]
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