March, 2023
Oriental Mindoro oil spill threatens Philippine, global diversity
March 10, 2023 · By DARCIE DE GALICIA, INDAY ESPINA-VARONA for www.rappler.com
Oriental Mindoro oil spill threatens Philippine, global diversity The oil spill threatens some of the country’s richest areas of biodiversity like the Verde Island Passage, a spawning ground for marine life in other regions of the world The Philippines is the center of marine biodiversity in the world, and the February 28 Oriental Mindoro oil […]
Read More...LIST: Local officials killed under Marcos gov’t
March 8, 2023 · By JODESZ GAVILAN for www.rappler.com
LIST: Local officials killed under Marcos gov’t Besides incumbent officials, several former local officials have also been killed since July 2022 MANILA, Philippines – Violence continues in the Philippines even under the new administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Several local officials – both incumbent and former – were also killed since Marcos took office in […]
Read More...Shamed priest placed on sex offenders register
March 8, 2023 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Shamed priest placed on sex offenders register A priest who was convicted of sexually abusing four girls has been sentenced to 250 hours of unpaid work and put under supervision for three years. Father Neil McGarrity, 58, targeted his victims at two churches in Glasgow as well as his parish home in the city. The […]
Read More...Suspects in alleged hazing of Adamson student considered burning body – police
March 8, 2023 · By BONZ MAGSAMBOL for www.rappler.com
Suspects in alleged hazing of Adamson student considered burning body – police ‘Ang una po nilang plano ay sunugin. Siguro, nag-alinlangan sila sa pagsusunog kasi magke-create ito ng apoy,’ says Police Lieutenant Virgilio Jopia of Biñan City police MANILA, Philippines – A recent development in the investigation into the alleged hazing incident involving a student from Adamson University […]
Read More...P10-B Marawi buildings built, but empty
March 8, 2023 · By CARMELA FONBUENA, PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM for www.rappler.com
P10-B Marawi buildings built, but empty MANILA, Philippines – The bridges and the roads in Marawi City are sparkling and brand new, but close to six years since followers of jihadist group Islamic State laid siege to its city center, it’s still the sight of abandoned and bombed out homes that immediately welcomed visitors of […]
Read More...Frat deaths and Cha-cha: the real problem
March 8, 2023 · By Reni M. Valenzuela for www.dailyguardian.com.ph
Frat deaths and Cha-cha: the real problem Time to debunk and expose fraternities for what they truly are – diabolic. Paulit-ulit na lang. Walang pagkakatuto. Walang pagbabago kung saan wala silang gustong baguhin. (It’s the same thing over and over again. There is no learning. There is no change where there is nothing they want […]
Read More...The best child protection laws but little church accountability
March 3, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The best child protection laws but little church accountability Fr. Shay Cullen 4 March 2023 Some of the best and well written-child protection laws are in the Philippines. However, it is enforcement that is lacking. There are few convictions of child abusers. Without the rule of law being enforced, there will never be an end […]
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