January, 2023
PH to appeal resumption of drug war probe
January 31, 2023 · By By Agence France-Presse for www.manilatimes.net
PH to appeal resumption of drug war probe THE Philippines intends to appeal an International Criminal Court decision to reopen an inquiry into Manila’s brutal anti-drug campaign, which left thousands dead. Former president Rodrigo Duterte, who initiated the drug war, pulled the Philippines out of the ICC in 2019, a year after the Hague-based tribunal […]
Read More...Former Superior General of Columbans dies in Hong Kong
January 31, 2023 · By RVA News for www.rvasia.org
Former Superior General of Columbans dies in Hong Kong An Irish priest who worked in several Asian countries, including China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, died on January 6 at the Columban House in Kowloon. He had been ill for some time. The death of Father Tommy Murphy, a member of the Missionary Society […]
Read More...Cost of living: How onions became a luxury in the Philippines
January 31, 2023 · By Annabelle Liang, Business reporter for www.bbc.com
Cost of living: How onions became a luxury in the Philippines “No onion toppings. Every restaurant is facing a shortage of onions. You see the signs everywhere.” According to official statistics, the price of onions surged in the Philippines to around 700 pesos ($12.80; £10.40) per kg last month. That is more than the cost […]
Read More...Ex-kickboxer Andrew Tate detained by Romania in rape, human trafficking case
January 31, 2023 · By REUTERS for www.rappler.com
Ex-kickboxer Andrew Tate detained by Romania in rape, human trafficking case BUCHAREST, Romania – Romanian prosecutors asked a Bucharest court on Friday, December 30, to extend the detention of Andrew Tate by 30 days, after the divisive internet personality was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, rape, and forming an organized crime group. Tate, a former professional […]
Read More...The woman who made a Difference. The mission of Merly Hermoso
January 31, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The woman who made a Difference The mission of Merly Hermoso By Fr. Shay Cullen One day, 28 years ago, I walked into a small dingy office in Manila to collect some documents and met someone who was to become a dedicated companion in mission and who helped change the history of the Philippines. Her […]
Read More...Catholic Priest accused of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault and taping them
January 27, 2023 · By Preda News
Catholic Priest accused of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault and taping them Preda News 27 January 2023 It must be the most open and shut case to ever reach a court in the Philippines when a vile-speaking catholic priest allegedly abused a child by allegedly repeatedly (eleven times) raping and assaulting her (six […]
Read More...Philippine prosecutors lead the fight against child abuse
January 27, 2023 · By Preda News
Philippine prosecutors lead the fight against child abuse Preda News January 2023 Children are coming forward after three years of lockdown when imprisoned in their family homes and are now telling horrific stories of sexual abuse and rape. One child Areza (not her real name) filed her complaint with the support of Assistant Provincial Prosecutor […]
Read More...Prosecutors and children win convictions of sex abusers
January 27, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prosecutors and children win convictions of sex abusers Shay Cullen 27 January 2023 It is a happy day when I can write about victories and convictions. Prosecutors are fighting hard for child rights and are winning important convictions. Judges, too, believe the testimonies of children with horrifying account of multiple rape and sexual assault by […]
Read More...Pari sa Cagayan na ng halay sa isang dalaga, pinayagan mag piyansa
January 26, 2023 ·
Pari sa Cagayan na ng halay sa isang dalaga, pinayagan mag piyansa Si Father Reverend Karole Reward Urbina Israel ay pinayagang makapag piyansa sa kabila ng kaso laban sa kanya.
Read More...Globe, DepEd join hands in fight against child abuse and threats against child safety
January 26, 2023 · By Panay News for www.panaynews.net
Globe, DepEd join hands in fight against child abuse and threats against child safety Leading digital solutions platform Globe and the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Child Protection Unit (CPU) have joined hands to address the proliferation of abuses committed against children, especially within school premises. DepEd is spearheading the creation of the DepEd Learners TeleSafe […]
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