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Non-life insurance firms placed under conservatorship
The Insurance Commission has placed two non-life insurance firms under conservatorship amid their inability to comply with certain rules and regulations mandated by the law......»»
PCG urges US, Japan coast guards to boost presence as China trespass law looms
MANILA, Philippines — To address the looming implementation of the anti-trespassing policy of China, which encroaches on most of the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has proposed to its counterparts in the United States and Japan a “greater deployment” in the high seas. PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan made this proposal as.....»»
Speaker meets Chiz; no talks yet on economic Cha-cha
Speaker Martin Romualdez and newly installed Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero met at Malacañang last Monday when President Marcos signed into law the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act......»»
SC convicts man of VAWC after abandoning spouse
In a 14-page decision dated Nov. 13, 2023, the SC’s second division has affirmed the Court of Appeal’s decision to convict the petitioner with “modifications” after he committed psychological violence on his spouse which is a violation under Anti-VAWC law......»»
[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.....»»
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).....»»
Inked by history: Father Picardal’s tattoo symbolized his lifelong crusade
(1st UPDATE) The tattoo depicted a clenched fist with the number '1081' in reference to the martial law proclamation number.....»»
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......»»
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 […].....»»