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CHR hails conviction of three cops who abused traffic violator
The recent decision of a Koronodal City court to convict three police officers for violating the Anti-Torture Act of 2009 is a “significant milestone” and the fourth conviction scored by the CHR overall under the law, the human rights body said......»»
DTI warns vs buying mystery parcels
The public should be careful in in buying mystery parcels or boxes as they may be held liable for violating the anti-fencing law for buying illegally obtained items, the Department of Trade and Industry said yesterday......»»
UN rapporteur to gov t: Repeal Anti-Terror Law, Cybercrime Prevention Act
Khan called these “laws of concern” that threaten the freedom of expression in the Philippines despite the Constitution’s guarantee of the right to freedom of expression......»»
Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws
“Our gravest concern now is the new policies which attack freedom of expression: specifically the Anti-Terror Law and Executive Order 70 which created the NTF-ELCAC. This emboldened state actors, such as the police and military to commit abuses on a scale last seen during the first Marcos administration.” The post Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Terrorists are jokers
The Anti-terror Law is a product of hysteria and paranoia of the previous administration. It aims to fight terrorism, but it is by itself the mother of all terrors, so it seems. From it emerge the awkward, leery stunts and exploits of those in the corridors of power. One big reason why I have never […].....»»
Delay in passage of anti-piracy bills hit
A citizens advocacy group has decried the delay in the passage of a law that would intensify the drive against online pirates who have been stealing from the Philippine creative industry, depriving workers of just rewards and exposing people to cyber threats......»»
Why should farm-saved seeds be included in the national seed law?
On World Environment Day, land rights advocates revisit the government’s role in supporting a farmers’ seed system to boost the country’s agricultural industry. The post Why should farm-saved seeds be included in the national seed law? appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Lawmaker pushes passage of maritime zones law
Senate majority leader Francis Tolentino stressed yesterday the importance of having the maritime zones bill passed into law after it was mentioned by President Marcos in his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore......»»
Interview: Western archives acknowledge China s sovereignty over South China Sea islands -- Irish int l law expert
According to the expert, the so-called South China Sea arbitration of 2016 is a "chaotic and manipulative use of international law," "a case of double standards," and "a legal trick."BEIJING, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Official archives from Britain and France.....»»
Interview: Western archives acknowledge China s sovereignty over South China Sea islands -- Irish int l law expert
According to the expert, the so-called South China Sea arbitration of 2016 is a "chaotic and manipulative use of international law," "a case of double standards," and "a legal trick."BEIJING, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Official archives from Britain and France.....»»
Marcos signs ‘Eddie Garcia’ law to protect movie, TV workers
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure aimed at safeguarding the rights and welfare of entertainment industry workers by compelling their employers to meet the minimum labor rights standards in the country......»»
Absolute divorce will become law, Lagman vows
The absolute divorce bill will be signed into law regardless of former Senate president Vicente Sotto III’s opposition and the May 2025 midterm elections, according to the measure’s principal author, Rep. Edcel Lagman......»»
President Marcos signs law for accounting of Philippines natural resources
To support the government’s economic development and environmental initiatives among others, President Marcos has signed a law mandating the accounting of the country’s natural resources, Malacañang announced yesterday......»»
Lacson still confident in NIR law passage
Lacson still confident in NIR law passage.....»»
Tolentino hopes for ROTC law passage amid WPS tensions
Tolentino hopes for ROTC law passage amid WPS tensions.....»»
Senate ratifies bill amending government procurement reform law
The Senate has ratified a bill amending the government procurement reform law, one of the priority measures of the Marcos administration......»»
Norway to support Filipino law enforcers in rescuing child sex abuse victims
The Norwegian government has committed to helping train Philippine law enforcers to more effectively identify potential child sex abuse victims by teaching them to access available sources of information on perpetrators overseas. .....»»
Question of law
This is another case involving a property inherited by the surviving wife and her alleged brother in-law......»»
EDITORIAL - Still, red tape
The country has a law against red tape, which was later enhanced by another law to promote ease of doing business. There is an Anti-Red Tape Authority. And yet something always gets lost in the implementation of even the most well-intentioned laws in this country......»»
Farmer stabbed by common-law partner over cellphone
CEBU CITY, Philippines –A 32-year-old farmer was stabbed by his common-law partner in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, on Wednesday morning, April 17, allegedly because of an argument over a mobile phone. The victim was identified as Ronjo Jesus Habolillo, 32, a farmer who lives in Barangay Kalamtukan of the said town while the suspect is.....»»