Philippine News
How conflict of interest hinders Philippines’ environment secretary
April 18, 2024 · By Jarius Bondoc for philippines.licas.news
How conflict of interest hinders Philippines’ environment secretary Senators chastised Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga in November 2023. She allegedly had spent PHP1.1 billion “jet setting” to world climate summits. Why that expense, environmentalists wonder. Yulo-Loyzaga and aides were absent from COP27, the 2022 Conference of Parties to the UN […]
Read More...Philippines needs a raise
April 18, 2024 · By Rene E. Ofreneo for businessmirror.com.ph
Philippines needs a raise NEDA envisions a Philippines becoming a middle-class economy by 2040. It is a vision of an economy where all Filipino families shall have decent homes, social protection and access to health, education and other basic services and necessities in life. In a middle-class economy, all workers shall have decent quality jobs. […]
Read More...PCG official lauds Catholic bishops’ stance against China’s aggression in WPS
April 18, 2024 · By Mark Saludes for philippines.licas.news
PCG official lauds Catholic bishops’ stance against China’s aggression in WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), praised some Catholic bishops for their outspoken stance against China’s actions. “When I heard that bishops are supporting the advocacy of our government in our position in the […]
Read More...Rights groups raise concerns over spate of enforced disappearances
April 17, 2024 · By Mark Saludes for philippines.licas.news
Rights groups raise concerns over spate of enforced disappearances Human rights groups on April 2 sounded the alarm over the increasing cases of abduction of activists and victims of enforced disappearances under the Marcos Jr. administration. In a ‘sunset gathering’ at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani, which was led by the Free Jonas Burgos Movement […]
Read More...Columbans show divestment is possible in the Philippines
April 15, 2024 · By John Leo Algo for www.licas.news
Columbans show divestment is possible in the Philippines “Care for the Earth” – these are the words that the Missionary Society of St. Columban has been living by for decades, in both words and actions. This mission is exemplified in the Columbans’ ongoing divestment from ecologically destructive activities such as fossil fuels, which was announced […]
Read More...EcoWaste Coalition Provides Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna with a Map of 52 Errant Stores Selling Banned Cosmetics with Mercury
April 12, 2024 · By EcoWaste Coalition for journal.com.ph
EcoWaste Coalition Provides Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna with a Map of 52 Errant Stores Selling Banned Cosmetics with Mercury Quezon City. Ahead of the World Health Day on April 7, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition today provided the City Government of Manila with a map of wholesale and retail stores selling skin lightening products […]
Read More...Philippine Church backs Ati tribal people’s land struggle
April 12, 2024 · By Ronald O. Reyes for www.ucanews.com
Philippine Church backs Ati tribal people’s land struggle The Philippines Church has extended support to the Ati tribal people’s struggle to protect land awarded to them by the government on Boracay Island, a popular tourist spot renowned for white sand beaches and crystalline waters. “The Ati people have been stewards of the land for generations. They have […]
Read More...Lawyers ask SC to compel Congress to pass anti-dynasty law. Why this matters.
April 5, 2024 · By JAIRO BOLLEDO for www.rappler.com
Congress to pass anti-dynasty law. Why this matters. MANILA, Philippines – At least four lawyers asked the Supreme Court (SC) to compel the legislature to act on the country’s long-standing problem with political dynasties. In a petition for mandamus filed with the High Court on Tuesday, March 19, former Philippine Bar Association president Rico Domingo, […]
Read More...In landmark ruling, Supreme Court clarifies when rape is committed
April 5, 2024 · By JAIRO BOLLEDO for www.rappler.com
In landmark ruling, Supreme Court clarifies when rape is committed MANILA, Philippines – In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court (SC) clarified when the crime of rape is considered committed through penile penetration. The High Court, in a 40-page decision penned by Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa, affirmed the conviction of a certain Efren Agao […]
Read More...Cebu journalists, lawyers call for sanctions vs broadcasters who interviewed minor
April 5, 2024 · By JOHN SITCHON for www.rappler.com
Cebu journalists, lawyers call for sanctions vs broadcasters who interviewed minor CEBU, Philippines – Media organizations and lawyers in Cebu condemned the unethical conduct of Brigada News FM broadcasters Dennes Tabar and Juril Patiño for interviewing in their program a 4-year-old rape survivor. “During the interview on Wednesday, March 13, Patiño and Tabar made the […]
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