Laity opposes divorce bill: It negates divine command
CEBU CITY, Philippines —“The divorce law negates the divine command that no man should separate what God has joined together. Here, man puts himself above God.” This is a portion of the Archdiocese of Cebu’s Commission on Laity’s statement regarding the passing of the divorce bill, which was recently approved on third and final reading.....»»
Del Monte takes command with 151; Canlubang six behind at second
Playing on its veritable home turf, Del Monte took command of Seniors action in the 75th Philippine Airlines Interclub golf tournament yesterday by pooling 151 points built behind Yoyong Velez’ two-over-par 74 worth 52 points at Pueblo de Oro.....»»
Marcos Jr. at PNP command conference: Not a loyalty check
It was not a loyalty check but an admonition to strengthen focus on addressing criminality, the country’s national police chief said yesterday of his first command conference with President Marcos at Camp Crame, amid rumors of destabilization attempts......»»
US, Japan Accelerate War Drills to Deter China
washington - The U.S. and Japan wrapped up a joint command post exercise late this week that analysts said was aimed at improving the coordination of their capabilities in dealing with threats from China.The Keen Edge 24 computer simulation exercise was intended 'to practice responses in the event of a crisis or contingency,' said the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command as it began the exercise on February 1 and ended Thu.....»»
US, Japan Accelerate War Drills to Deter China
washington - The U.S. and Japan wrapped up a joint command post exercise late this week that analysts said was aimed at improving the coordination of their capabilities in dealing with threats from China.The Keen Edge 24 computer simulation exercise was intended 'to practice responses in the event of a crisis or contingency,' said the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command as it began the exercise on February 1 and ended Thu.....»»
Marcos activates new disaster command center
President Marcos activated yesterday the Disaster Response Command Centerof the Department of Social Welfare and Development to speed up relief operations during calamities......»»
November 6: A Church for the dirty
"Here I repeat for the entire Church what I have often said to the priests and laity of Buenos Aires: I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets ...".....»»
Mindoro bishop bans debunked Lipa apparition devotion, image
The bishop of Mindoro warned priests and laity of his jurisdiction to refrain from observing and celebrating the debunked apparition of the Virgin Mary in Lipa, adding that any religious articles related to the event must not be distributed......»»
Chiz: SOGIE bill faces rough sailing in Senate
The anti-discrimination bill has a better chance of Senate approval than the sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression bill, Senate President Francis Escudero said yesterday......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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,.....»»
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 […].....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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,.....»»
Hontiveros asks colleagues to reconsider divorce, SOGIE bills
Sen. Risa Hontiveros appealed to the Senate leadership to rethink its stance on her two controversial measures – divorce and SOGIE equality bills – amid reports that these have a slim chance of passing at the Senate......»»
Still no to divorce
Still no to divorce.....»»
Cebu parents, children say divorce is a chance to start anew
After years of separation and strife, a mother of two highlights the urgent need for accessible and realistic divorce options in the Philippines.....»»
[Judgment Call] That messy conversation about divorce
We are committed to presenting the broadest views about the possible enactment of a divorce law in the Philippines .....»»
From the Newsrooms: May 26 to June 1, 2024
NOT SURPRISING at all that the current issue of divorce has sparked yet another level of polarization reflected in the commentary expressed mostly in social media. The country with a predominant population identified as Roman Catholic is one of two states in the world without a divorce law, the other one being the Vatican.Just weeks after the House of Representatives passed the Absolute Divorce Bill on May 22, m.....»»