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EDITORIAL — Next, speedy justice
After a year of being on the run, Arnolfo Teves Jr. is finally being brought back to the country to face multiple indictments for serious offenses. Teves was arrested Thursday in East Timor’s capital Dili by local police. He had been hiding in plain sight in Timor-Leste, occasionally posting videos taunting Philippine authorities who wanted him for multiple murder cases......»»
DILG, PNP preparing for Teves return
Both the Department of Justice and the Philippine National Police are making preparations to secure the detention of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. once he arrives from East Timor where he was arrested on Thursday after months in hiding......»»
Gov’t considering different options for Teves return — DOJ
The Department of Justice on Friday said that the government is looking at “different options” for the return of Interpol red-listed Arnolfo Teves Jr. to the Philippines......»»
Timor-Leste police nabs Interpol red-listed Teves
Law enforcement authorities of East Timor have arrested the expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Thursday evening......»»
Retired general, former CA justice among new Palace appointees
President Marcos has appointed a retired police general and a former associate justice of the appellate court to key government posts......»»
Government agrees to restore interest deductions
Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has today announced that the Government has agreed to restore deductibility for mortgage interest on residential investment properties."Help is on the way for landlords and renters alike. The Government's restoration of interest deductibility will ease pressure on rents and simplify the tax code," says Assoc.....»»
Retired SC Justice Carpio on ChaCha: “it’s a fraud … we have to oppose this”
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 February) – The aim of those who want to change the 1987 Constitution is political rather than economic and this “fraud” must be exposed in various fora and in campuses, retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said on Sunday. “It’s a fraud. That’s why we have to oppose […].....»»
SC grants protection writs for abducted environmental activists
In a decision penned by Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando and released Thursday, the SC said that “there was an established violation to the life, liberty, or security of petitioners.”.....»»
Government announces agriculture delegations to better support Primary sector
The coalition Government has announced ministerial delegations to support key areas across the Primary sector to deliver for New Zealand's food and fibre sector, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today."I will be supported in my roles as Minister of Agriculture, Trade, Forestry and Hunting and Fishing, by three Associate Agriculture Ministers, Nicola Grigg (National), Andrew Hoggard (ACT), and Mark Patt.....»»
Aiko napraning sa lovelife: Mader Ogie Diaz, please layuan mo muna kami
MUKHANG maraming magkarelasyon ngayon ang ayaw munang ma-associate sa content creator at talent manager na si Ogie Diaz. Ito’y matapos siyang tawagin ng mga netizens bilang “St. Ogie Diaz, Patron ng mga Hiwalayan.” Dahil sa rami ng mga ibinalita nitong magdyodyowa na maganda naman ang takbo ng relasyon ngunit biglang naghihiwalay. Nauna na sina Liza.....»»
Oral health and mental health are more connected than you think
A new report has found that oral health is indirectly connected to the mental well-being of older adults. A study by a team at Okayama University Hospital found that “good oral health may lower the risk of several diseases.” The results of the study conducted by the team of Okayama University Hospital senior associate professor Noriko Takeuchi,.....»»
Huangyan Island: The Philippines inconsistent rhetoric
The Chinese Coast Guard ship performs a patrol mission in the waters near Huangyan Island, South China Sea, September 22, 2023. /CFPEditor's note: Ding Duo, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is the deputy director and an associate research fellow at the Research Center for Ocean Law and Policy, the National Institute for South China Sea Studies. Zhong Hui, a spe.....»»
Huangyan Island: The Philippines inconsistent rhetoric
The Chinese Coast Guard ship performs a patrol mission in the waters near Huangyan Island, South China Sea, September 22, 2023. /CFPEditor's note: Ding Duo, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is the deputy director and an associate research fellow at the Research Center for Ocean Law and Policy, the National Institute for South China Sea Studies. Zhong Hui, a spe.....»»
US DOJ pays courtesy call on SC justices
Representatives of the US Department of Justice paid a courtesy call on Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo and Supreme Court Associate Justice Jose Midas Marquez to discuss partnership opportunities......»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
Crew of Iran-Held Tanker Safe, Greek Owners Say
Athens, Greece - The crew of a tanker seized by Iran's navy this week in a row with the United States are safe, the vessel's Greek owners said on Sunday.Empire Navigation said in a statement that an associate had contacted Iranian authorities and reported that 'all the crew members on board the St. Nikolas are safe and in good health.'The company added that it had not been itself able to directly contact.....»»
ABS-CBN win in contempt case prompts new standards in free speech
The ruling, penned by Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, says the media needs to ensure it does not infringe upon the rights of a person to a fair trial while providing news to the public.....»»
Bar passers told: Be ‘vanguards, protector, stewards of justice’
MANILA, Philippines — Those who passed the 2023 Bar examinations were reminded to always bear in mind their duty as ‘vanguards, protectors, and stewards of justice.’ At the Oath-Taking and Roll Signing ceremonies for successful 2023 Bar exam takers on Friday, Supreme Court Associate Justice Mario Lopez also reminded them that they “carry a great.....»»
Christopher de Leon explains dilemma of directing Vilma Santos
The initial plan for filming the romantic drama “When I Met You in Tokyo” was in Italy. However, Christopher de Leon, the lead actor and associate director of the film, expressed that the vibrant and picturesque atmosphere of Japan prompted the change in location. Christopher explained that their team actually went beyond Tokyo, “[We needed].....»»
‘It’s not the end of the road’, 2023 Bar exam flunkers told
MANILA, Philippines — “It is not the end of the road,” Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando, Bar exam 2023 committee chairman told those who flunked the bar examination. Out of 10,387 hopefuls, only 36.77 percent or 3,812 hurdled the exam. “Please consider this a challenge to do more, exert more. It is not the end.....»»