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Lawmaker urges agencies to enact ordinances vs SOGIE-based discrimination

A House lawmaker has called on local government units to enact ordinances that would protect LGBTQ persons against discrimination based on four existing laws that focus on safe spaces and protection from sexual abuse......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Mayor Cortes downplays charges filed against him for mangrove cutting

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes has downplayed the cases filed against him, stating that they are unfounded and motivated by personal vendetta. Maria Priscilla Melendres filed charges against Cortes, city councilors, and two other city officials for oppression, gross misconduct, grave abuse of authority, and violations of anti-graft and corrupt practices,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

CHR sounds alarm at rape of children by family members

The human rights body said that the sexual abuse of children at the hands of family members "compounds the trauma experienced by the victims, as they are betrayed and violated by those whom they should trust the most.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Women workers support divorce bill

Women workers yesterday expressed support for the immediate passage of the absolute divorce bill, saying it would protect women and families from abuse......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

SC allows transfer of Quiboloy’s sexual, child abuse cases from Davao to Quezon City

The SC says it found compelling reasons to justify the transfer because the cases 'involve public interest, with the accused, a well-known religious leader, being influential in the area'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

So many red flags

Still reeling from having been admonished by the Supreme Court for committing grave abuse of discretion, the Commission on Elections seems to be at it again......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Groups call for disqualification of judge who issued questionable search warrants

"With her track record of abuse of power and authority, Judge Villavert is unfit to hold any position in the judiciary, let alone be promoted. She is not a person of proven competence, integrity, probity and independence." The post Groups call for disqualification of judge who issued questionable search warrants appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Divorce bill narrowly hurdles House

Under the measure, there are "limited and reasonable grounds for divorce and a petition will have to undergo judicial scrutiny in order to prevent abuse and collusion of the parties, which is penalized," Lagman said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Comelec tightens rules on substitutions

The Comelec will set a shorter window for the withdrawal and substitution of candidates in the 2025 elections, spotlighting the apparent abuse of the practice in recent years by parties that intentionally field placeholder candidates to make strategic last-minute substitutions. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

PNP: Good leads on manhunt for Quiboloy

he Philippine National Police said it has good leads on the whereabouts of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy and five of his followers, who are wanted for qualified human trafficking and child sex abuse cases......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Marcos laughs off talk on substance abuse

President Marcos yesterday laughed off the claim that he was abusing illegal drugs, an allegation that stemmed from supposedly leaked documents being peddled online by his critics......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

DFA urged to void Quiboloy’s passport

The whereabouts of Quiboloy, who faces alleged sexual and child abuse and human trafficking cases, remain unknown. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Programs vs sexual abuse, succeed in remote areas

AN OFFICIAL from the Integrated Gender and Development Division (IGDD) highlighted the success of their Protection Against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Discrimination (PSEAD) programs in remote areas of Davao City......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Sen. Hontiveros presses PNP to get Quiboloy’s guns: ‘Nakapagtataka ang bagal’

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) could now confiscate the firearms of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy based on the cases lodged against him, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Monday. Quiboloy faces two arrest orders from the Davao and Pasig courts for sexual abuse and human trafficking charges. A separate warrant of arrest was also issued by.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

EDITORIAL - On track with HOPE

The Commission on Elections, the Supreme Court ruled this week, committed grave abuse of discretion in disqualifying Smartmatic from bidding for the supply of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Lahug resident asks OP to probe Cortes, 4 others for ‘land grabbing’

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A resident of Brgy. Lahug in Cebu City has asked the Office of the President (OP) to investigate Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes and four city councilors for oppression, gross misconduct, and grave abuse of authority. Maria Priscilla Melendres’ complaint stemmed from the city’s claim of ownership of a property in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Key witness vs Quiboloy to be placed under WPP

A key witness in the child abuse case against preacher Apollo Quiboloy will be placed under the Witness Protection Program due to perceived threats to her life, an official of the Department of Justice said on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Chiz sorry for kin’s busway abuse

Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero apologized and said yesterday that a “driver of a family member” was at the wheel of a luxury sport utility vehicle bearing a “7” protocol plate that violated the EDSA bus lane on Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Escudero apologizes for EDSA bus lane use, admits ‘abuse of protocol’

Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero apologized after his vehicle, equipped with a protocol plate for senators, was caught using the EDSA busway......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Davao del Norte gov sinuspinde ng Palasyo

Sinuspinde ng Office of the President si Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib dahil sa reklamo ng grave abuse of authority at oppression. The post Davao del Norte gov sinuspinde ng Palasyo first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024