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......»»
BPBL Season 2: Baby Webmasters complete dominant run, qualifies for national finals
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Baby Webmasters will fly to Manila to represent Central Visayas in the Batang Pilipino Basketball League (BPBL) National Championships. This was after they defeated the equally determined University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Panthers-Sherilin, 72-63, in their 18-under championship match last Sunday evening, February 4, in.....»»
UC Webmasters bag 3 gold medals in Cebu City Olympics chess tourney
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters secured three gold medals in the recently concluded Cebu City Olympics chess tournament held at SM Seaside City Cebu this week. After seven rounds of competition, John Dave Lavandero, Edelyn Vosotros, and Adina Vera Kwan dominated their respective categories. Importantly, they will represent Cebu City in.....»»
MCWD eyes additional Board members from other LGUs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The MCWD might include more members on its Board of Directors coming from other LGUs being served by the agency. The new members would represent the other highly-urbanized cities, including five municipalities under Cebu Province. In a press statement on Jan. 24, the MCWD board members said that they are ‘considering.....»»
Marina Summers may pakiusap sa writers: Please don’t use my government name
TILA hindi nagustuhan ng drag queen na si Marina Summers ang paglantad ng kanyang tunay na pangalan sa mga articles na naglalabasan. Kamakailan kasi ay maraming naglabasang balita matapos nitong i-represent ang Pilipinas sa “Drag Race UK vs the World”. Bagamat nagpapasalamat si Marina sa mga suportang natatanggap niya mula sa ay nais niyang huwag.....»»
Filipinas represent: Another Filipina teen Gehlee Dangca to make K-pop debut
In a historic moment, Gehlee Dangca joins her fellow Filipina teen, Elisia Parmisano, in debuting in the eight-member girl group Unis after securing a spot during the finale of the K-pop talent survival show "Universe Ticket." .....»»
Cebu Province passes ‘Good Financial Housekeeping’ from DILG
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government recently passed the Department of Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) ‘Good Financial Housekeeping’ (GFH) for the year 2023. Based on DILG’s data on Jan. 25, 2024, Cebu Province is among the passers of the GFH. This assessment is given to an LGU that exhibits compliance with accounting.....»»
DSWD sends over 15k food packs to Agusan del Sur for shear line-affected residents
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office-Caraga, sent on January 31 some 15,284 family food packs (FFPs) to augment the resources of the local government unit (LGU) of Agusan del Sur for its constituents who have been affected by the effects of a shear line in the province. Of the […].....»»
Killer landslide: 7 confirmed dead, 1 critically injured, 5 missing in Monkayo
A devastating landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro, claimed the lives of seven individuals, left one critically injured, and five others missing. The tragedy occurred during a prayer meeting in Purok 20, Pag-asa, Barangay Mt. Diwata. Jergrace Cabag, an official from the Local Government Unit (LGU)-Monkayo, confirmed the casualties and ongoing search efforts. The injured person was rushed to Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital, while the deceased were taken to the funeral parlor. Due to the ongoing landslide and heavy rain, search and rescue operations were temporarily halted, with plans to resume when conditions permit. The Municipality of Monkayo issued a forced evacuation order due to the threat of further landslides and flooding. Mayor Manuel E. Zamora emphasized the importance of heeding government warnings to prevent future incidents......»»
39 LGUs in Davao region suspend classes due to bad weather
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – At least 39 localities in the Davao region, including this city, suspended classes in public and private schools as of 7:55 a.m. Tuesday due to heavy rains since Monday night, which triggered flooding in some areas. The local government unit (LGU) of Davao City suspended classes in all […].....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Int’l rights groups condemn detention, deportation of Dutch-Filipino activist
According to Migrante-Netherlands, Marikit Saturay was not allowed to talk to her lawyers and her relatives. A uniformed agent was also assigned to guard her during the entire detention period. The post Int’l rights groups condemn detention, deportation of Dutch-Filipino activist appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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 […].....»»
[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'.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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. .....»»