Philippine News
Authorities raid POGO compound in Tarlac over alleged human trafficking
March 26, 2024 · By JOANN MANABAT for www.rappler.com
Authorities raid POGO compound in Tarlac over alleged human trafficking TARLAC CITY, Philippines – A team led by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Wednesday, March 13, conducted a raid on one of the biggest offshore gaming operations compounds in Bamban, Tarlac, over alleged human trafficking and serious illegal detention. The PAOCC and the […]
Read More...Mainstream to develop Philippines wind pair
March 20, 2024 · By reNews.biz for www.renews.biz
Mainstream to develop Philippines wind pair Mainstream Renewable Power will develop two onshore wind farms with a combined capacity of 440MW in the Philippines. The company signed the wind energy service contracts (WESCs) with the country’s Department of Energy to secure development rights for the projects. The contracts provide Mainstream with exclusive development rights for […]
Read More...DOJ orders filing of charges vs Quiboloy, 5 others a day before Senate hearing
March 14, 2024 · By BBC News for www.rappler.com
DOJ orders filing of charges vs Quiboloy, 5 others a day before Senate hearing CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered the filing cases of child abuse and human trafficking against the leader of the Davao City-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) church and five of his associates. The DOJ’s move, […]
Read More...5 senators want to block contempt order vs Quiboloy
March 12, 2024 · By Cristina Chi - Philstar.com for www.philstar.com
5 senators want to block contempt order vs Quiboloy MANILA, Philippines (Updated 5:12 p.m.) — Five senators are now trying to block the contempt ruling issued by the Senate women and gender equality committee against controversial preacher Apollo Quiboloy, with some arguing that he should not face arrest for snubbing Senate hearings due to his right to […]
Read More...US judge orders ‘unsealing’ of arrest warrant vs Quiboloy
March 12, 2024 · By Ian Laqui - Philstar.com for www.philstar.com
US judge orders ‘unsealing’ of arrest warrant vs Quiboloy MANILA, Philippines — A judge from the California Central District ordered the arrest warrant of doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy and his co-accused to be “unsealed”. According to a report of GMA News, the unsealing was ordered by Judge Terry Hatter Jr. following a request from the United States […]
Read More...One in five older children in Philippines suffer online sexual abuse, study says
March 12, 2024 · By Rebecca Ratcliffe South-east Asia correspondent for www.theguardian.com
One in five older children in Philippines suffer online sexual abuse, study says One in five children aged between 12 and 17 were subjected to grave instances of online sexual abuse while using the internet in the Philippines in 2020, research suggests. The study adds to concerns that the pandemic has heightened the vulnerability of children in the […]
Read More...Joint pastoral exhortation on the plight of our fisher folk and the West Philippine Sea dispute
March 11, 2024 · By BBC News for cbcpnews.net
Joint pastoral exhortation on the plight of our fisher folk and the West Philippine Sea dispute My dear brothers and sisters in Christ: It was a question of concern – one that stirred the hearts of his disciples and eventually led to the recognition: “It is the Lord!”. As shepherds of a people whose lives […]
Read More...3 solar power plants set to operate this year
March 8, 2024 · By Gabriel L. Cardinoza for www.manilatimes.net
3 solar power plants set to operate this year LINGAYEN, Pangasinan: Three solar power plants are set to begin operation this year, Vice Gov. Mark Ronald Lambino said on Friday, February 16. Lambino identified the power plants as the ACEN’s 60-megawatt (MW) Santo Domingo Solar Power Project in San Manuel town, Aboitiz’s 94-MW Cayanga-Bugallon Solar […]
Read More...SC sets guidelines for determining children’s discernment in criminal acts
March 8, 2024 · By Ian Laqui - Philstar.com for www.philstar.com
SC sets guidelines for determining children’s discernment in criminal acts MANILA, Philippines — Children are not always assumed to have the ability to make sound judgments in criminal offenses, the Supreme Court (SC) said. In a decision by the high court released on Wednesday, it said that children with their “malleable and developing minds” do […]
Read More...SC issues guidelines on criminal accountability of minors
March 6, 2024 · By Franco Jose C. Baroña for www.manilatimes.net
SC issues guidelines on criminal accountability of minors (UPDATE) THE Supreme Court issued guidelines for determining the accountability of minors who have committed crimes. According to the high tribunal, there is a different standard in determining a minor’s culpability, hence the need for guidelines to streamline the “discernment determination process” for crimes involving children in conflict […]
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