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Karapatan scores bill on special privileges for ex-presidents
Human rights alliance Karapatan scored a bill filed in the Senate that seeks to provide official government roles as well as special privileges to former presidents at the public’s expense......»»
Divorce bill gets senators’ backing
Calls to legalize divorce and marriage dissolution in the country to liberate Filipinos from domestic violence reached the Senate on Tuesday, and senators are rooting for it to be passed into law this time around. Senators Risa Hontiveros, Raffy Tulfo and Robin Padilla sought support from various governments and concerned agencies to institute divorce in the country, noting that the Philippines is the only country aside from the Vatican that outlaws absolute divorce. “We are the only country, aside from the Vatican, that doesn’t have divorce. As a secular state, this is not something to be proud of,” said Hontiveros, who heads the panel. “This only shows how left behind we are in addressing the needs and recognizing the lived experiences of our people. It’s 2023, yet still no divorce. It’s time to change this.” Hontiveros’ Senate Bill 147, or the Dissolution of Marriage Act, was among the bills tackled during the Senate committee on women, children, family relations, and gender equality, along with Tulfo’s SB 213 and Padilla’s 237, which both seek to legalize divorce. Tulfo, who then expressed a readiness to sit down for a dialogue with Catholic Church, which vehemently opposed the measure, believes that legalizing divorce is an act of social justice that will open the door for those who have been miserable in marriage, a new beginning. “The quality of family life for spouses who are already in an unhealthy marital relationship is not what was envisioned by the State as something that needs protecting,” he said. Padilla, who himself has undergone a divorce, meanwhile pointed out that legalizing divorce should not be viewed as a threat to marriage but rather as a way to protect those trapped in a doomed union. “This is not a threat to marriage. We will never be instruments to destroying a union. Never,” he said. “As lawmakers, we will uphold the Constitution to strengthen marriage — but when the time comes that one, two or three Filipinos will seek freedom from a doomed union, that becomes a right.” Several agencies expressed the initiative and vowed to cooperate with the technical working group but only the Alliance for the Family Foundation Philippines Inc. thumbed down the measure. ALFI anchored its opposition to the constitutional mandate to strengthen and protect the family as basic autonomous social institution and marriages as an inviolable social institution. Proposals like these have become a flashpoint between the progressive State and the conservative church as it goes against the Catholic faith. A survey conducted by the Social Weather Station in 2017 revealed that 53 percent of respondents supported legalizing divorce. Another survey conducted in 2018 by Catholic Radio Veritas found that 52 percent “strongly agree” or “somewhat agree” with the measure. A similar proposal moved forward in the House of Representatives following the approval of the committee on population and family relations panel. During the 17th Congress, the House passed a similar proposed law, but failed to hurdle the Senate. The post Divorce bill gets senators’ backing appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Foreign chambers seek creation of PTSB
The members of the Joint Chambers of the Philippines, along with the Safe Travel Alliance and the International Air Transport Association, are urging both houses of Congress to reconsider and approve the bill creating the Philippine Transportation Safety Board after the air traffic systems glitch that affected the country’s main gateway......»»
Bill Gates ‘optimistic’ about coronavirus battle
American billionaire Bill Gates said on Saturday he was “optimistic” about the battle against COVID-19 and called for medicines and vaccines to be distributed to those who need them rather than to the “highest bidders”. Gates’ foundation pledged $7.4 billion to global vaccines alliance Gavi in June to help immunization programs disrupted by coronavirus. “If we […] The post Bill Gates ‘optimistic’ about coronavirus battle appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Group tells Duterte to repeal ATB, prioritize COVID-19 response
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Health Alliance for Democracy (HEAD) – Cebu Chapter has expressed condemnation on the signing of the Anti-Terror Bill into law while it also stands in unity with other groups and individuals who are calling on the government to repeal the bill which President Duterte signed into law on Friday. In a […] The post Group tells Duterte to repeal ATB, prioritize COVID-19 response appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
House leaves Quiboloy’s fate to Senate
The House of Representatives will no longer pursue and implement the warrant of arrest it issued against pastor Apollo Quiboloy after it approved on final reading the bill revoking the franchise of the evangelist’s alleged TV network......»»
Rama reconsiders, unites with councilors for 2025 midterm elections
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite previously expressing doubts about his confidence in some incumbent councilors due to their cooperation with his vision, City Mayor Michael Rama appears to have reconsidered his stance. He recently announced that these councilors would still be part of his alliance for the 2025 midterm elections. READ: Rama: 2025 election candidates.....»»
NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force
The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union. "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»
Kapuso loveteams lead Sparkle’s first overseas show
For its first-ever international show, Sparkle GMA Artist Center has tapped six of its brightest stars to bring a piece (and an experience) of home to Filipinos in Canada and regale them. Hence, it is titled “Sparkle Goes To Canada” on April 5 and 7, with Southview Alliance Church, Calgary, and Toronto Pavilion, Toronto, as venues, respectively......»»
Bill seeks review of rules on reckless imprudence
The country’s road safety laws must be reviewed to address the liability of drivers in cases of traffic violations and accidents, a lawmaker from Bukidnon said yesterday, citing the high number of vehicular crashes in Metro Manila......»»
Medical marijuana bill reaches Senate plenary
The bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana in the Philippines has reached the Senate plenary, the first time in the history of the upper chamber, according to a cannabis lawyer......»»
Basketball dreams take center stage with new barangay grassroots program
Eleven-year-old “Jared” finds inspiration in basketball......»»
TikTok facing ban in America; penalized $384 million in Europe
The US House of Reps has passed a bill to ban TikTok unless it cuts ties to Communist China. Chinese parent ByteDance must sell TikTok to another nationality in six months or be shut down......»»
From the Newsrooms: March 10 to 16, 2024
THE STATE of the ruling alliance has taken back the news spotlight as the President and his predecessor engaged in yet another sharp exchange, suggesting that all is not well in Team Unity. The depth of hostility between the two remains the subject of public speculation.The media this week reported yet another back-and-forth between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the former president, Rodrigo Duterte. The ex.....»»
AIADMK releases first list of 16 candidates for Lok Sabha polls
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 20 (ANI): AIADMK on Wednesday released its first list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The list was released by the party general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami. While releasing the list, he said that five constituencies have been allocated to the DMDK; and one each to Puthiya Tamilagam and SDPI. "In the AIADMK alliance, DMDMK is to contest in 5 seats, SDPI.....»»
House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise
House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise.....»»
House OKs bill revoking franchise of SMNI on final reading
The House Bill which seek to revoke the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International has received 284 yes notes from the members of the House of Representatives......»»
House revokes SMNI franchise on final reading
Voting 284-4-4, the House of Representatives yesterday approved on third and final reading a bill that seeks to revoke the franchise granted to Swara Sug Media Corp., which operates the Sonshine Media Network International,.....»»
Bill ensuring employability of seniors gets House nod
Efforts to ensure employment for senior citizens gained a boost after the House committee on ways and means yesterday approved a bill providing for it......»»
House panel OKs tax breaks for companies hiring senior citizens
Under the bill, companies hiring elderly workers can avail of a 25% tax reduction of the amount paid to salaries, wages and benefits and trainings for senior citizens. .....»»