Philippine News
‘Huge mistake’: Pimentel hits confidential funds in proposed 2024 budget
August 7, 2023 · By MICHELLE ABAD for www.rappler.com
‘Huge mistake’: Pimentel hits confidential funds in proposed 2024 budget MANILA, Philippines – Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III expressed “deep concern” over the Marcos administration’s multibillion-peso confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) in its proposed 2024 national government budget. In a statement on Saturday, August 5, Pimentel questioned the government’s understanding of the plight and commitment to […]
Read More...‘STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING’; Community involvement urged
August 4, 2023 · By Panay News for www.panaynews.net
‘STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING’; Community involvement urged ILOILO City – Report suspected human trafficking incidents to the authorities, the Regional Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (Regional IACAT) – Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) in Western Visayas urged the public. As of June 30 this year, 29 human trafficking victims in Western Visayas were given a total […]
Read More...House panel OKs bill imposing stiffer penalties for child abuse, exploitation
August 3, 2023 · By RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News for news.abs-cbn.com
House panel OKs bill imposing stiffer penalties for child abuse, exploitation MANILA — The House Committee on Welfare of Children on Monday approved a bill seeking to impose stiffer penalties for child abuse, exploitation and discrimination. The bill would amend Republic Act 7610 or the “Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination […]
Read More...PLDT, Smart cited for curbing child sex abuse online
August 2, 2023 · By The Manila Times for www.manilatimes.net
PLDT, Smart cited for curbing child sex abuse online THE Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has recognized the efforts of PLDT and Smart in curbing online sexual abuse or exploitation of children (Osaec). CWC particularly underscored the best practices of PLDT and Smart in cybersecurity to address the rising Osaec cases in the […]
Read More...Who is Rechie Valdez, first Filipino woman in the Canadian Cabinet?
August 1, 2023 · By MICHELLE ABAD for www.rappler.com
Who is Rechie Valdez, first Filipino woman in the Canadian Cabinet? MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-Canadian Rechie Valdez was sworn in as Canada’s Minister of Small Business on Wednesday, July 26, becoming the first Filipino woman to be appointed to the Canadian Cabinet. It was an emotional oathtaking for Valdez, as she paid homage to her heritage […]
Read More...Typhoon Doksuri leaves at least six dead in Philippines
August 1, 2023 · By AFP, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Typhoon Doksuri leaves at least six dead in Philippines The death toll from a typhoon in the northern Philippines has risen to six, official figures showed Thursday, as the storm swept towards southeastern China. Typhoon Doksuri battered the main island of Luzon on Wednesday, toppling trees, knocking out power and forcing the evacuation of thousands […]
Read More...Two children removed from harm in the Philippines following international investigation
July 26, 2023 · By AFP for www.afp.gov.au
Two children removed from harm in the Philippines following international investigation This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force and Philippine National Police. Two young girls have been removed from harm in the Philippines following an international child sexual abuse investigation. An investigation between the AFP and Philippine National […]
Read More...Philippines: ICC Affirms Prosecutor’s Inquiry
July 24, 2023 · By Human Rights Watch for www.hrw.org
Philippines: ICC Affirms Prosecutor’s Inquiry (New York) – The appeals chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on July 18, 2023, confirmed the prosecutor’s resumption of the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in the Philippines, Human Rights Watch said today. The ruling is the next step toward justice for the thousands of victims of extrajudicial killings and their families […]
Read More...30 years in prison for US man who exploited Filipinas
July 24, 2023 · By Agence France-Presse for www.philstar.com
30 years in prison for US man who exploited Filipinas WASHINGTON – A Chicago man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for soliciting sexually explicit photos and videos from young girls in the Philippines. Karl Quilter, 58, pleaded guilty last year to sexual exploitation of children, the US Attorney’s Office for the North […]
Read More...DOJ eyes raps vs uncooperative trafficking victims
July 13, 2023 · By Tina G. Santos - Reporter for newsinfo.inquirer.net
DOJ eyes raps vs uncooperative trafficking victims MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering filing complaints of perjury and obstruction of justice against suspected trafficking victims who were rescued during a recent raid in Las Piñas City for their refusal to testify against the suspects. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on […]
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