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[OPINION] CBCP and the minefields of engagement
September 11, 2023 ·
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[OPINION] CBCP and the minefields of engagement Philippine Catholic bishops are shepherds of the faithful in a country rocked by conflict due to yawning economic, political, and social inequities. Since Vatican II, bishops in Asia’s largest Catholic majority have combined nurturing their flock’s spirituality and helping them fight unjust structures, systems, and actions, that block […]
Read More...At home, and still no justice for migrant domestic workers
September 6, 2023 · By MICHELLE ABAD for www.rappler.com
At home, and still no justice for migrant domestic workers MANILA, Philippines/HONG KONG – At first the deductions from her salary were not a big issue for former domestic worker Ellen Germio. She was just happy to have a job and provide for her child whom she left in the Philippines. Ellen was paid only €376 […]
Read More...Navy Medicine Preparing to Care for Troops in a Pacific Conflict
August 31, 2023 · By Heather Mongilio for news.usni.org
Navy Medicine Preparing to Care for Troops in a Pacific Conflict This story has been updated to correct the name of the Crew, Readiness, Endurance and Watchstanding program. As the Navy and other services turn their attention to the Indo-Pacific as the next potential site of combat, researchers under the Navy Medical Research Center are […]
Read More...DOJ wants congressional insertion to fund programs related to anti-online sexual abuse of children
August 30, 2023 · By CNN Philippines Staff for www.cnnphilippines.com
DOJ wants congressional insertion to fund programs related to anti-online sexual abuse of children Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 23) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has expressed its intent to ask for a congressional insertion to fund undertakings related to anti-online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) in the Philippines. Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas […]
Read More...Report child abuse to Makabata Hotline 1383, public urged
August 30, 2023 · By Sheila Crisostomo - The Philippine Star for www.philstar.com
Report child abuse to Makabata Hotline 1383, public urged MANILA, Philippines — The public should not be silent about child abuse by reporting all forms of child rights violations to the Makabata Hotline 1383, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Friday. The hotline was developed by the Council for the Welfare […]
Read More...Despite long ICC process, drug war victim’s kin remains hopeful
August 29, 2023 · By JODESZ GAVILAN for www.rappler.com
Despite long ICC process, drug war victim’s kin remains hopeful Editor’s Note: The International Criminal Court on July 18, 2023 junked the Philippine government’s appeal against the continuation of investigations into drug-war related killings and the alleged death squad incidents in Davao City under Rodrigo Duterte. This move means that the ICC Prosecutor, Karim Khan, […]
Read More...PopCom alarmed by trend of adults impregnating teens in Northern Mindanao
August 29, 2023 · By CONG CORRALES for www.rappler.com
PopCom alarmed by trend of adults impregnating teens in Northern Mindanao CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The Commission on Population and Development (PopCom) has revealed an alarming trend overshadowing the surge of teen pregnancy in Northern Mindanao: many teenagers are getting impregnated by adults at least five years older than them. “This is sexual abuse. […]
Read More...Senate panel OKs subpoena vs employers of allegedly abused household help
August 25, 2023 · By Faith Argosino - Reporter for newsinfo.inquirer.net
Senate panel OKs subpoena vs employers of allegedly abused household help MANILA, Philippines — A Senate panel on Tuesday approved the issuance of a subpoena against the employers of household help Elvie Vergara. The summon directed Pablo Ruiz, his wife France, and their children Jerry and Danica to attend the Senate committee on justice and […]
Read More...Rights abuses swept aside in EU-Philippines trade talks — rights groups
August 24, 2023 · By Philstar.com for www.philstar.com
Rights abuses swept aside in EU-Philippines trade talks — rights groups MANILA, Philippines — The European Commission should still hold the Philippine government accountable in providing redress for rights abuse victims even as it restarts trade negotiations with the country, human rights groups said. Human Rights Watch (HRW) Philippines said that the recent renewal of […]
Read More...3 Cebu City villages declared drug-cleared, got P100-K each
August 24, 2023 · By John Rey Saavedra for www.pna.gov.ph
3 Cebu City villages declared drug-cleared, got P100-K each CEBU CITY – With more than 30 percent of the 80 barangays in this oldest capital city in the country cleared of illegal drugs, the anti-narcotics body here vowed to double its drug-clearing effort, an official said on Wednesday. Ernest Herrera, overseer of the Cebu City […]
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