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Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail

Iraq’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a move rights groups condemned as an “attack on human rights.” Transgender people will be sentenced to three years’ jail under the amendments to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, which were adopted during.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

In a male-dominated world, women prison officers make a difference

Prison work has been traditionally regarded as a male preserve in many countries. Yet according to the UNODC Handbook for Prison Leaders, there is no reason why this should be the case. Experience in a number of countries has shown t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

500 Bilibid inmates moved to Davao prison

At least 500 prisoners from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa have been transferred to the  Davao Prison and Penal Farm......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

48 Bilibid inmates transferred to Leyte prison

As part of the Bureau of Corrections’ efforts to decongest the New Bilibid Prison and shut down the NBP by 2028, 48 inmates have been transferred to the Leyte Regional Prison, BuCor chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Hontiveros hopes for fair consideration of divorce bill in Senate

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed hope on Wednesday about the potential reintroduction of a divorce bill onto the Senate’s legislative agenda. In the House of Representatives, a bill on absolute divorce was brought for plenary consideration on Tuesday. The divorce bill in the Senate, however, remains pending for plenary discussion. “I had the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Former NBA player Rashid Byrd sentenced to 90 years in prison for sexual assault

LOS ANGELES – Former NBA player Rashid Byrd has been sentenced to 90 years to life in state prison for a series of violent sexual assaults that occurred in Los Angeles and Santa Clara counties from 2015 to 2020, the Los Angeles Police Department has announced. Byrd, who has been in police custody since his arrest by.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Lapid gunman gets up to 16 years in prison

A Las Piñas City court has sentenced self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial to up to 16 years in prison in connection with the murder of broadcaster Percy Lapid in 2022......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

No. 16 Alabama overcomes struggles, Arkansas in overtime

(Photo credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports) Aaron Estrada struggled throughout but converted a tiebreaking layup with 2:03 remaining in overtime as No. 16 Alabama outlasted visiting Arkansas for a 92-88 victory Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The game was tied at 80 when Estrada got the ball on the left side. He drove past Arkansas defender Khalif Battle and scooped in a layup that gave Alabama the lead for go.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Tulfo’s bill seeks to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers

MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers, including a fine of up to P1,000,000, has been filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo. At present, the current law penalizes drunk drivers who caused homicide with a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000. But Tulfo, through his Senate Bill No, 2546, proposed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Ex-LGU exec gets 1 year in prison for killing dog

A man has been sentenced to one year in prison after he was found guilty of animal cruelty for killing a dog......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Separate prison for Muslim inmates proposed

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Muslim Affairs on Friday proposed to the Bureau of Corrections to have a separate prison facility for Muslim inmates......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Ex-New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Bids Farewell in Letter

Title: Bill Belichick Thanks Patriots Fans for Unwavering Support in Full-Page Ad Word Count: 305 Boston, MA – Former New England Patriots head coach, Bill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Reflections after a prison visit

Given the constraints they face, political prisoners deserve our utmost respect for choosing defiance instead of compromise and collaboration with the class enemy. They provide a dignified example of how to live a life devoted to the cause of fighting with the oppressed. Their activism is demonized and criminalized by those who see no evil in the obscene hoarding of the nation’s wealth by the elite and the exploitation of the poor and powerless by those in power. The post Reflections after a prison visit appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Wilbert naloka sa P114,000 electric bill: ‘Huwag mo muna ako kausapin!’

TILA nanggigil ang talent manager na si Wilbert Tolentino sa taas ng babayaran niyang bill sa kuryente. Paano ba naman kasi, umabot ito ng mahigit P114,000! Sa Facebook, ibinandera ni Wilbert ang litrato ng bill statement mula sa electric company na Meralcso. Pabiro niyang caption, “Huwag mo muna ako kausapin. Baka sayo mapunta ang init.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill

Matapos isnabin ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang P100 wage hike bill ng Senado sa kanyang Labor Day speech noong Miyerkoles, nanawagan naman si Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri na sertipikahan ang panukala sa dagdag sahod ng mga manggagawa. The post BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Senate approves bill on BJMP control of provincial jails

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate passed a bill on Monday aiming to transfer the control and supervision of all provincial and sub-provincial jails from the local government to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Senate Bill No. 2352 or the Jail Integration Act, was approved on third and final reading, with 19 affirmative,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the BARMM passed

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) —  The bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was passed Wednesday night by a vote of 47  in favor, one against and three abstentions. Parliamentary Bill 267,  introduced on December 18, 2023 by the Government of the Day and signed […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

What Could Happen if Bill Belichick Becomes the Cowboys Coach?

Title: Bill Belichick’s Departure from Patriots Sparks Speculation and Controversy Word Count: 389 In a surprising turn of events in the football world, Bill Belichick,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair

Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024