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Foreign envoys condemn China’s latest aggression in WPS

China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia vessels “harassed, blocked, water cannoned, and rammed” vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) headed to Bajo de Masinloc to assist Filipino fishers in the area. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

CARMMA condemns DepEd’s whitewashing of Marcos dictatorship in Matatag curriculum

CARMMA condemn in the strongest possible terms the Department of Education’s shameless scheme to whitewash and distort our history with its September 6, 2023 memo to change “Diktadurang Marcos” to “Diktadura” in the Grade 6 Araling Panlipunan curriculum of the newly-launched Matatag curriculum......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Green groups urge CHR to probe red-tagging by military, SMNI

A coalition of environmental defenders called on the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to condemn an Army battalion and the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for publicly accusing their network of having ties with communist rebels......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Statement of Concern and Condemnation on the attempt on Dr. Baroquillo

We, the batchmates of Dr. Sharmaine Baroquillo and faculty members of the Davao Medical School, condemn in strongest terms the murderous act against our colleague......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

China’s diplomats condemn foreign governments over Taiwan post-election remarks

The Chinese foreign ministry describes a statement from US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken as 'sending a seriously incorrect signal' to 'Taiwan independence separatist forces'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

PRSP 2024-2025 Board of Trustees takes oath of office in Malacanang

Officers and members of the Board of Trustees of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), 2024-2025, were formally sworn into office in an official oath-taking ceremony held recently in Malacanang Palace. The new PRSP board members took their oath of office before Hon. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil, Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). This […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

PH still among countries perceived to have corrupt governments

The Philippines remained among Asian countries perceived to have corrupt governments, but the “slight improvement” in the country’s ranking should be seen as “a challenge to do better and a reason for hope that the country is headed in the right direction,” according to a top Palace official. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin did not even.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

MMDA, Palace to tackle proposals to decongest Metro Manila

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is set to discuss with Malacañang its proposals to decongest Metro Manila, an MMDA official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Philippines, Indonesia agree to boost ties

MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The leaders of the Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen bilateral ties. Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received in the morning by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos during a three-day official visit in Manila. After the meeting in the presidential palace, Widodo said during a news conference that he discussed with Marcos ways to e.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

19 AFP lawyers trained to apply the rules of war while providing legal advice

The training aimed to ensure that participants understand the ICRC’s humanitarian mandate and role in ensuring the rules of war are respected......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

SC: LGU lawyers cannot represent local execs

Legal officers of local government units cannot represent LGU officials in cases filed before the Office of the Ombudsman, according to the Supreme Court......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

OSG misses Castro, Tamano preliminary conference due to sheer number of documents

The Office of the Solicitor General, who assigned 30 lawyers in the first hearing before the Court of Appeals, were unable to attend the preliminary conference for the issuance of the protection writs for environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Jason Abalos and EA Guzman are first-time lawyers on screen

Earning the right to be part of “the bar” for the legal drama, “Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law” are GMA actors Jason Abalos and Edgar Allan “EA” Guzman. Their respective characters, Atty. Boni Linao and Atty. Kurt Ignacio, will use their legal knowledge and expertise to defend their clients......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

A chat with RSA

Monday, March 4, 2024, San Miguel Corporation chair and CEO Ramon S. Ang had lunch for three hours and half with a group of senior newsmen, bloggers and lawyers, at the sprawling suburban SMC headquarters in Ortigas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

FACT CHECK | Self-proclaimed ‘Son of God’ Pastor Apollo Quiboloy indicted in the US in 2021, not 2018

MindaNews fact-checked the claim made by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, that he and his lawyers have been waiting for the start of his trial for sex trafficking and other crimes in the United States (US), but that the courts have always postponed it since […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

[Rappler Investigates] Sexual harassment by the boss

'One would think that government lawyers would be more aware and mindful of rules that govern ethical behavior in professional settings – more so in public office'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

SC fines PAO chief P180,000 for contempt

The Supreme Court has slapped a fine of P180,000 on Public Attorney’s Office chief Persida Acosta over her statements against the “conflict of interest” provision in the new lawyers’ code of conduct, citing her for indirect contempt and grossly undignified conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Thai journalists arrested for news coverage of anarchist graffiti on temple

The two journalists were charged with being accomplices to damaging an historical site and public vandalism, says Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, which is representing the two men.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

SMNI appeals Indefinite suspension

Lawyers of Sonshine Media Network International filed a motion for reconsideration yesterday asking the National Telecommunications Commission to reverse its decision to impose an indefinite suspension on the operation of the media network......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

How LMA Law founder sees mentoring, guiding people as legacy

Lawyer Ma. Louella “Peaches” Aranas believes that mentoring her law students, the next generation lawyers to being more conscientious in the matter of paying taxes and thereby contributing to nation building is the best legacy she can leave behind. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024