Philippine News
PH asks ICC to suspend probe into drug war killings under Duterte
March 16, 2023 · By JAIRO BOLLEDO for www.rappler.com
PH asks ICC to suspend probe into drug war killings under Duterte (2nd UPDATE) The formal appeal comes more than a month after the Philippines initially appealed the International Criminal Court’s decision to resume the probe MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government, through the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), sent its appeal brief to […]
Read More...BuCor postpones plan to build headquarters in Masungi Georeserve
March 13, 2023 · By JAIRO BOLLEDO for www.rappler.com
BuCor postpones plan to build headquarters in Masungi Georeserve (2nd UPDATE) The Bureau of Corrections says it is ‘taking into consideration the impact on the environment of the construction of BuCor facilities in the area’ MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) postponed its plan to build its headquarters and transfer the New Bilibid Prison to […]
Read More...[OPINION] The urgent need for a national single-use plastic ban
March 13, 2023 · By COLEEN SALAMAT for www.rappler.com
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[OPINION] The urgent need for a national single-use plastic ban Multinational companies, big businesses, and developed nations continue to treat countries in the global south as plastic dumps. Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) has studied the top five consistent polluters for the past five years, and they are Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé, Unilever, and Mondelez International. […]
Read More...In Philippines, the fight against online sexual abuse of children exposes tensions between human rights and economic development
March 13, 2023 · By Pallabi Munsi, CNN for edition.cnn.com
In Philippines, the fight against online sexual abuse of children exposes tensions between human rights and economic development (CNN)Filipinos are going to the ballot box today to elect a new president, who will replace controversial leader Rodrigo Duterte. The new leader will have many “existential” challenges to address. It is, however, uncertain how high up the list the […]
Read More...Catholic priest accused of rape of 16-year-old surrenders
March 10, 2023 · By Villamor Visaya Jr. - Correspondent for newsinfo.inquirer.net
Catholic priest accused of rape of 16-year-old surrenders TUGUEGARAO CITY — The Catholic parish priest accused of molesting a 16-year-old girl in Solana, Cagayan last year gave himself up to the police on Friday, authorities said in a belated report on Saturday, March 4. Fr. Karole Reward Israel, 29, assistant parish priest of St. Vincent […]
Read More...Priest accused of molesting student in Cagayan surrenders
March 10, 2023 · By Liezle Basa Iñigo for mb.com.ph
Priest accused of molesting student in Cagayan surrenders SOLANA, Cagayan – A priest accused of molesting a minor student here surrendered to the police in Lal-lo, this province, on Thursday, March 2. A report from the Cagayan Provincial Information Office said Fr. Karole Reward Israel was taken to the Cagayan Provincial Jail (CPJ) in Tuguegarao […]
Read More...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...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 […]
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