Philippine News
Iligan cops file charges vs man for alleged online sexual abuse of 29 kids
October 27, 2022 · By MERLYN MANOS for www.rappler.com
Iligan cops file charges vs man for alleged online sexual abuse of 29 kids ILIGAN, Philippines – Authorities have filed charges against a suspected online predator for allegedly abusing more than two dozen children in Iligan, a city where the rate of such crime has been described as alarming. Police on Tuesday, October 25, identified […]
Read More...California man sentenced for sexual abuse of Pinoy minors
October 25, 2022 · By ABS-CBN News for news.abs-cbn.com
California man sentenced for sexual abuse of Pinoy minors MANILA – A man from South Bay in California was sentenced to life without parole after he admitted to producing thousands of sexually explicit images and videos of nearly three dozen children. In a sentencing memorandum, prosecutors said 52-year-old Billy Edward Frederick took advantage of “young […]
Read More...Parish priest nabbed after allegedly molesting 16-year-old girl in Cagayan
October 25, 2022 · By Villamor Visaya Jr. - Correspondent for newsinfo.inquirer.net
Parish priest nabbed after allegedly molesting 16-year-old girl in Cagayan TUGUEGARAO CITY — A 29-year-old Catholic priest was arrested for allegedly molesting a 16-year-old girl in Solana town, Cagayan province, authorities said Thursday, October 20. Lawyer Arcelito Albao, director of the National Bureau of Investigation NBI-Cagayan Valley Regional Director, identified the suspect as Karole Reward […]
Read More...Filipino priest arrested for abusing church volunteer
October 25, 2022 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Filipino priest arrested for abusing church volunteer The recent arrest of a Filipino priest for alleged sexual molestation and blackmail of a 16-year-old church volunteer has come as a surprise for the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao in the northern Philippines. Father Karole Reward Israel, 29, a newly ordained cleric who received his assignment sometime in May 2021, has been […]
Read More...NBI, PLDT block 20 websites showing online child sex abuse – Hontiveros
October 24, 2022 · By MICHELLE ABAD for www.rappler.com
NBI, PLDT block 20 websites showing online child sex abuse – Hontiveros MANILA, Philippines – Since the passage of the law banning online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) in July, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) together with telecommunications company PLDT have blocked at least 20 websites proliferating abusive material, Senator Risa Hontiveros […]
Read More...President Bongbong Marcos will surely prevent the Philippines being a garbage dump.
October 21, 2022 ·
President Bongbong Marcos will surely prevent the Philippines being a garbage dump Press Release Groups Press Marcos Government to Ban Waste Imports, Ratify Basel Convention Ban Amendment 20 October 2022, Quezon City. Civil society groups advocating for a zero waste and toxics-free Philippines are appealing to the government anew to adopt pivotal measures that will […]
Read More...Philippine Catholic group to take on malnutrition
October 19, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Philippine Catholic group to take on malnutrition A Catholic foundation in the Philippines is partnering with the agriculture department to produce vegetables that will feed the nation’s poor communities. The Philippine Agriculture Department on the occasion of World Food Day on Oct. 16 pledged to supply vegetable seeds to be planted on Church land by members of […]
Read More...Drug war victims’ kin tell Filipino justice secretary to quit
October 19, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja for www.ucanews.com
Drug war victims’ kin tell Filipino justice secretary to quit Families of drug war victims have called for the Philippines Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla to resign after his son was arrested for alleged possession of illegal drugs. Remulla’s eldest son, Juanito Jose, 38, was arrested last week for illegal possession of almost a kilo […]
Read More...Pope urges Asian bishops to count on laypeople
October 17, 2022 · By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service for www.ucanews.com
Bishops from 29 Asian countries, along with priests, religious and laypeople, are meeting in Bangkok Oct. 12-30 Pope urges Asian bishops to count on laypeople As bishops across Asia celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, Pope Francis urged them to recognize the dignity and potential of their laypeople and to […]
Read More...Probe child cybersex abuse – lawmaker
October 13, 2022 · By Moises Cruz for www.manilatimes.net
Probe child cybersex abuse – lawmaker DEPUTY Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar-Genuino sought an investigation into the rise of online child sexual abuse, with the Philippines having the unsavory reputation of being the leading producer of child pornography in the world. In filing House Resolution 453, Villar noted that online child abuse had […]
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