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With over 460 million children living in conflict, child protection systems must be strengthened, says UNODC Executive Director
In a world where "460 million children were living in contexts of conflict in 2022", child protection systems must be strengthened, said Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), at a high-level conference at the European Parliament. At the Protection of Children in Armed Conflict conference in Brussels, organize.....»»
EXPLAINER: Why ‘innocent’ drivers get arrested in road accidents
CEBU CITY, Philippines — In the event of a road accident involving two or more vehicles, authorities typically take an individual believed to have caused the accident into custody after an investigation. However, there are certain incidents wherein the accidents are allegedly caused by the individuals who unfortunately die or sustain injuries. Why ‘innocent’ driver.....»»
Tribute to LALA: A Lumad Activist, Artist, and Fighter
According to the military's report, Lala was among the six individuals killed during an encounter between the 47th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army and the New People’s Army in Bilar, Bohol, last September 7......»»
Davao City to build shelter for watchers, runners of Lumad, Muslim patients
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 27 February)—A shelter valued at P42 million will be provided for the watchers and runners of indigenous people (IP) and Muslim patients at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) compound. The allocation for a 200 sq.m. shelter was contained in an ordinance approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod Tuesday. The shelter will […].....»»
In the lives of many, Chad Booc lives on
On the second death anniversary of volunteer teacher for the Lumad, Chad Booc, his closest friends recalled his words and the life he lived. His selflessness continues to inspire many others to serve the marginalized and oppressed. The post In the lives of many, Chad Booc lives on appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Apex Mining must be held accountable, says Lumad group
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 13 February)—An indigenous group has condemned Apex Mining Company for their apparent neglect of their workers and demanded that the firm be held accountable for the casualties during the February 6 landslide in Masara. “Why did Apex Mining company continue its 24-hour mining operations, using three shifts of workers, during the […].....»»
DSWD welcomes President Marcos’s EO institutionalizing program on street dwellers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has expressed gratitude to President Marcos for coming up with an executive order that aims to reach out to families, children and individuals in street situations and provide them with necessary interventions......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Archdiocese of Cebu tells Sibonga parish church to take down LED board
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, May 27, 2024. Archdiocese of Cebu tells Sibonga parish church to take down LED board The Roman Catholic church here has instructed the parish priests of a centuries-old church to take down a.....»»
Duterte to Marcos: let’s take a drug test at the Luneta Park
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 January)—Former President Rodrigo Duterte dared President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take a drug test at the Luneta Park in Manila to prove to the public that he does not use illegal drugs. He said he is willing to take the drug test, too. “It is not me who will prove, […].....»»
Cop held for threat to kill motorbike rider
A police official was taken into custody after he allegedly threatened to kill a motorcycle rider in Quezon City yesterday......»»
Suspect in photojournalist’s ambush caught in Quezon City
A suspect in the ambush of photojournalist Rene Joshua Abiad in June 2023 in Quezon City, who was arrested last year for illegal possession of a firearm, is back in police custody......»»
Man wanted for multiple child rape cases held
Police have taken into custody a man charged with 10 rape and statutory rape cases in Bukidnon......»»
Cedric Lee sumuko, nasa kostodiya na ng NBI
HAWAK na ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) ang businessman na si Cedric Lee matapos boluntaryong sumuko. Ito ay kinumpirma mismo ng NBI director na si Manardo de Lemos nang tanungin ng INQUIRER.net sa isang viber message. “Yes, he is in custody,” sey ni de Lemos. Kusang sumuko si Cedric ilang oras matapos siyang hatulan.....»»
3 KJC members arrested, 2 others surrender
FIVE members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC), who were previously issued a warrant of arrest alongside KJC founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, have now been placed under the custody of the National Bureau of Investigation-Southern Mindanao Regional Office (NBI-Semro) on Wednesday, April 3......»»
Detainee escapes for one day, caught again in Danao City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — While eating inside an establishment before his scheduled court hearing in Danao City, Cebu, a Person Under Police Custody (PUPC) was able to escape from police officers escorting him on Tuesday morning, April 2. However, he was apprehended once again after one day. The arrested person was identified as 41-year-old Rodel.....»»
SK chair, others to face road-related law violation charges
SEVERAL youths, including a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman in Malita, Davao Occidental, who were seen in a viral video over road-related law violations and reckless driving incident along the Coastal Road in Bago Aplaya, earlier this month will be put under custody in Davao City’s police offices for different charges......»»
Driver in Skyway crash freed
The driver of a Toyota Innova multi-purpose vehicle, which collided with a motorcycle rider who counter-flowed on Skyway Stage 3 in Quezon City was released from police custody on Tuesday......»»
Former NBA player Rashid Byrd sentenced to 90 years in prison for sexual assault
LOS ANGELES – Former NBA player Rashid Byrd has been sentenced to 90 years to life in state prison for a series of violent sexual assaults that occurred in Los Angeles and Santa Clara counties from 2015 to 2020, the Los Angeles Police Department has announced. Byrd, who has been in police custody since his arrest by.....»»
45 PUPCs of Opao police station undergo medical check-up
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Around 45 persons under police custody (PUPCs) of Opao Police Station in Mandaue City underwent a medical check-up on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The City Health Office (MCHO) led the medical check-up to determine the physical health of the PUPCs. They were also provided with medicines and vitamins. MCHO Kadagatan Cluster Head.....»»
Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case
To recall, the two activists, Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, both in their early 20s, were kidnapped and held in secret custody for 17 days in September last year. Presented at a press conference purportedly to announce that they had surrendered, the two instead accused the military of abducting them. Taken by surprise, the authorities were shocked into releasing them pronto. The post Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case appeared first on Bulatlat......»»