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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.....»»
Stiffer sanctions on cigarette smuggling to boost revenues
The impending enactment of a law that would slap more penalties and make cigarette smuggling a non-bailable offense is seen plugging massive losses of the government as illicit tobacco trade continues to grow at alarming levels......»»
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.....»»
Government urged to improve teachers’ working conditions
As President Marcos signs into law today the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, which doubles public school educators’ teaching supplies allowance, teachers’ groups yesterday called on the government to take more decisive steps to improve teachers’ working conditions......»»
FULL TEXT: President Marcos’ speech at 21st IISS Shangri-La Dialogue
President Marcos' speech focuses on the importance of upholding international law, ASEAN centrality, and the role of middle powers in regional stability.....»»
After 13 years : Marcos to sign bill doubling teaching supply allowance to P10,000
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to approve a bill increasing teaching supplies allowance from P5,000 to P10,000 starting School Year (SY) 2025-2026 in a ceremonial signing into law on Monday......»»
House bill seeks new rules on Chocolate Hills
A bill has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to adjust the existing law governing the management and protection of the world-renowned Chocolate Hills......»»
Psychological and emotional suffering
Violence against women is punishable under a special law (Republic Act 9262, otherwise known as the Violence against Women and Children’s Act, VAWC).....»»
Uzbekistan: Imprisoned for Insulting the President Online
(Berlin, May 30, 2024) - Increasing numbers of people in Uzbekistan are being prosecuted and imprisoned for "insulting the president online," Human Rights Watch said today. The criminal charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and violates international human rights law. "People in Uzbekistan should be able to criticize the preside.....»»
Drug suspect killed in Batangas ‘shootout’
A suspected drug pusher was killed in an alleged shootout with law enforcers in a sting in San Juan, Batangas on Tuesday......»»
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.....»»
British Chamber looks forward to anti-agricultural economic sabotage act being signed into law
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines supported the Senate’s ratification of the bicameral conference committee report of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act on 22 May 2024......»»
Another divisive bill
Avery controversial proposed law to allow absolute divorce in the Philippines went through voting on third and final reading a few hours before the 19th Congress adjourned sine die last May 22......»»
EDITORIAL - Police trespassers
Was it a botched drug raid or a deliberate intrusion into a private home by law enforcers?.....»»
Bersamin cites “loss of trust and confidence” in removal of MinDA chair; Acosta says “law is on my side”
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 May) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Leo Tereso Abellera Magno as the new chair of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), replacing Ma. Belen Sunga-Acosta whose six-year term was “terminated for cause due to loss of trust and confidence,” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Wednesday. Acosta, who maintains “the […].....»»
SC allows transfer of Quiboloy’s cases to Quezon City | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Quiboloy, Eddie Garcia law, Eva Darren.....»»
Bloomberry: No plans to bet on Thailand’s gaming market just yet
“There have been reports that Thailand is contemplating a gaming law but we have no idea what form it will be. It is of market interest.”.....»»
Comelec, Miru ordered to comment on petition vs deal
The Supreme Court has ordered the Commission on Elections and South Korean company Miru Systems to comment on the petition seeking to declare null and void their P17.9-billion contract for the conduct of the 2025 midterm elections for allegedly violating the law on automated elections......»»
Marcos urged to sign bill doubling teaching supply allowance
With less than seven days before the Congress-approved Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo lapses into law, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers yesterday called on President Marcos to sign the measure......»»
CGBP holds training on new PPP Code
The new law on the Public-Private Partnership Code of the Philippines took effect Dec. 23, 2023. Subsequently, its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) was released to the public and took effect on April 6, 2024......»»