Philippine News
Philippines, Canada sign agreement on defence cooperation
January 23, 2024 · By Reuters for www.reuters.com
Philippines, Canada sign agreement on defence cooperation MANILA, Jan 19 (Reuters) – The Philippines and Canada signed a memorandum of understanding on defence cooperation on Friday, a move which Manila’s defence minister said could later lead to a troop pact between the two countries. “I’m glad to hear that there is a strong intention […]
Read More...DOJ sets up hotline for victims of child abuse, online exploitation
January 16, 2024 · By Rey E. Requejo for manilastandard.net
DOJ sets up hotline for victims of child abuse, online exploitation The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday said the National Coordinating Council on Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (NCC-OSAEC) will be setting up a hotline for victims and members of their families to voice their complaints. DOJ Assistant Secretary Jose Dominic Clavano […]
Read More...Gov’t contract worker shot dead in buy-bust op
January 16, 2024 · By Sarwell Meniano for www.pna.gov.ph
Gov’t contract worker shot dead in buy-bust op TACLOBAN CITY – A government contract worker was killed when he traded shots with police officers during a buy-bust operation in Calbiga, Samar Monday night. Calbiga Police said the suspect, identified as one Oming, had a transaction with a police officer disguised as a buyer at about 10:30 […]
Read More...Philippine Church joins justice call for jeepney operators
January 16, 2024 · By Ronald O. Reyes for www.ucanews.com
Philippine Church joins justice call for jeepney operators The national human rights commission and Church officials in the Philippines have called on the government to ensure justice and inclusivity for the country’s transport modernization program as the deadline for the phasing out of the iconic jeepney draws near. The government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. set Jan. 31 […]
Read More...Is it all Navy fuel we’re storing for the US,or is there so much more?
January 15, 2024 · By Francisco S. Tatad for www.manilatimes.net
Is it all Navy fuel we’re storing for the US,or is there so much more? In the last Manila Times report, Sen. Maria Josefa Imelda “Imee” Romualdez Marcos, the President’s elder sister and chairperson of the Senate foreign relations committee, was quoted as asking the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of […]
Read More...Film on martyred priests makes waves in the Philippines
January 5, 2024 · By Ronald O. Reyes for www.ucanews.com
Film on martyred priests makes waves in the Philippines Thousands in Catholic-majority Philippines have continued to flock to theaters to watch an award-winning film on three priests executed by the Spanish colonizers in the 19th century. Released nationwide on Christmas Day, the historical biopic GomBurZa retells the story of three native Filipino priests – Mariano Gomez, 72; Jose […]
Read More...Battle rages to save iconic World War II legacy in Philippines
January 2, 2024 · By Ronald O. Reyes for www.ucanews.com
Battle rages to save iconic World War II legacy in Philippines Getting rid of Jeepneys, the iconic public transport vehicle in the Philippines, seems to have become the target of government efforts to provide world-class transport. Several transport groups in the archipelago have launched nationwide strikes to oppose the phasing out of colorful Jeepneys as President […]
Read More...Intensify campaign vs. online sexual abuse of children
December 13, 2023 · By Gov.PH for Mary Judaline Partlow
Intensify campaign vs. online sexual abuse of children DUMAGUETE CITY – A lawyer from the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office of Negros Oriental on Thursday called on various sectors to intensify the collaborative advocacy and campaign against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). During the culminating activity of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women […]
Read More...Man, 56, sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sexual abuse
December 13, 2023 · By Craig Williams for uk.news.yahoo.com
Man, 56, sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sexual abuse A 56-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for “disgraceful” sexual offences against children which spanned almost 40 years. Gary Nicholson was sentenced on Tuesday for a string of sexual crimes against four children committed between 1981 and 2020. The […]
Read More...Senate probe sought on Quiboloy church’s alleged sexual abuse of children
December 13, 2023 · By Philstar.com for www.philstar.com
Senate probe sought on Quiboloy church’s alleged sexual abuse of children MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution seeking an investigation into the alleged human trafficking, sexual abuse, rape and child abuse incidents committed by members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ — a religious organization led by controversial preacher Apollo Quiboloy. […]
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