October, 2023
Mercury Tainted Cream Sold Online for P70
October 16, 2023 · By EcoWaste Coalition for journal.com.ph
Mercury Tainted Cream Sold Online for P70 Quezon City. Good things do not necessarily come in small packages. The EcoWaste Coalition stressed this point after finding high levels of mercury in a small jar of facial cream, which is being sold online without the requisite authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sold by an […]
Read More...Disastrous consequences of climate change for children
October 13, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Disastrous consequences of climate change for children Fr. Shay Cullen 13 October 2023 The low, dark clouds, the rumble of thunder, the flashes of lightning, and the rising wind-bending branches all indicate a powerful typhoon is approaching, and that means danger, worry, and concern for the thousands of small farmers and their families and another […]
Read More...Senate panel cites ‘cult’ leaders in contempt over child marriage denials
October 13, 2023 · By MICHELLE ABAD for www.rappler.com
Senate panel cites ‘cult’ leaders in contempt over child marriage denials MANILA, Philippines – Key figures of an alleged cult were cited in contempt by two Senate committees after they repeatedly denied the practice of child marriage in their island community at Sitio Kapihan, Barangay Sering, Socorro town, Surigao del Norte. All members of the […]
Read More...Forensic expert questions claim that teacher’s slap caused Antipolo student’s death
October 13, 2023 · By JAMES PATRICK CRUZ for www.rappler.com
Forensic expert questions claim that teacher’s slap caused Antipolo student’s death MANILA, Philippines – Forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun expressed misgivings on the theory that the cause of death of the 14-year-old student in Antipolo City was the slap from his teacher. “I think it’s a stretch because in this case, we have a 14-year-old. […]
Read More...A brief history of Socorro Bayanihan Services Incorporated
October 13, 2023 · By JOHN SITCHON for www.rappler.com
A brief history of Socorro Bayanihan Services Incorporated CEBU, Philippines – From forced child marriages to alleged death threats against whistleblowers, the Socorro Bayanihan Services Incorporated (SBSI) became the center of debate on cultism in the Philippines. Its leader, Jey Rence Quilario, also known as Senior Agila, was placed at the top of the discussion as […]
Read More...NBI uses CHR report against Socorro ‘cult,’ seeks hold departure order
October 11, 2023 · By HERBIE GOMEZ for www.rappler.com
NBI uses CHR report against Socorro ‘cult,’ seeks hold departure order CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday, October 9, used the findings of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to bolster its complaint against alleged cult leader Jey Rence Quilario and a dozen others in Surigao del Norte. Department of […]
Read More...Philippines dominates global ocean plastic pollution chart at 36%, shows study
October 11, 2023 · By CONG CORRALES for www.rappler.com
Philippines dominates global ocean plastic pollution chart at 36%, shows study CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines ― An international study on plastic pollution has shown that the Philippines is the world’s leading contributor to plastic pollution in the oceans, with an average of 3.30 kilograms per person per year. Utility Bidder, an independent United Kingdom-based organization […]
Read More...A masterplan in peril: Ramming a questionable JVA down Subic’s throat
October 11, 2023 · By Christopher Belmonte - Philstar.com for www.philstar.com
A masterplan in peril: Ramming a questionable JVA down Subic’s throat The mention of “Subic” brings to mind a bustling port, an active community and catalyst of economic mobility and prosperity among its people. Decades after a volcanic eruption and the exit of a US military base, the businesses that have set up shop in Subic […]
Read More...Subic fishermen’s kin seek justice
October 11, 2023 · By Mahatma Randy V. Datu for www.manilatimes.net
Subic fishermen’s kin seek justice SUBIC, Zambales: The families of the three fishermen from this town who were killed when their fishing boat was rammed by a passing sea vessel in the West Philippine Sea appealed to the government to find the culprit and provide financial assistance to their orphaned children. Lina Laudencia, 44, sister […]
Read More...DepEd suspends teacher accused of child abuse
October 10, 2023 · By Preda News
DepEd suspends teacher accused of child abuse The Department of Education (DepEd), through Director May B. Eclar of Region 3, has ordered on September 13 the filing of formal charges against Alain Malitao, a teacher of Sto. Tomas Elementary School for grave misconduct in relation to the DepEd’s Child Protection Policy and Civil Service Commission […]
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