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by Christine Cudis on January 14, 2022
DSWD drafting intervention programs for child marriage victims
by Christine Cudis on January 14, 2022
MANILA – Victims of arranged child marriages and their children will be included in the intervention programs under Republic Act 11596 or An Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said ... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on January 14, 2022
PTFoMS lauds PNP designation of media security focal person
by Philippines News Agency on January 14, 2022
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) hailed the decision of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Dionardo Carlos to designate Col. Roderick Augustus Alba... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on January 14, 2022
DOJ files rape charges vs. NPA leader
by Benjamin Pulta on January 14, 2022
MANILA – Prosecutors lodged multiple rape charges against a New People's Army (NPA) rebel who was accused of sexually abusing a former comrade when she was just a teenager.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on January 14, 2022
Pandemic resets Bar exam anew to Feb. 4, 6
by Benjamin Pulta on January 14, 2022
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday rescheduled anew the Bar Examination due to the Covid-19 situation.... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on January 13, 2022
NPC welcomes DILG order to assign PNP ‘media focal persons’
by Philippines News Agency on January 13, 2022
MANILA – The National Press Club of the Philippines, the country’s biggest media organization, welcomed the directive of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to assign police personnel as focal persons for media security.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on January 13, 2022
DOH shortens quarantine, isolation for fully-vaccinated
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on January 13, 2022
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has released its updated guidelines, cutting short the isolation and quarantine period of fully vaccinated individuals with Covid-19 and their close contacts.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on January 13, 2022
CA sides with casino workers in labor case
by Benjamin Pulta on January 13, 2022
MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed a petition filed by a casino operator against its workers’ union over a dispute on the coverage of their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 13, 2022
Department of Migrant Workers may start by 2023: POEA
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 13, 2022
MANILA – The newly-created Department of Migrant Workers is expected to start operations by 2023, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said on Thursday.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on January 13, 2022
SC orders closure of courts in 28 more areas
by Benjamin Pulta on January 13, 2022
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday expanded its closure order to courts in more areas amid the soaring coronavirus infections.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on January 13, 2022
Strong corporate governance, lending mgt buoy financial sector
by Joann Villanueva on January 13, 2022
MANILA – Philippine banks’ strong corporate governance and effective management of lending operations allowed the sector to weather the impact of the current pandemic. ... Read full article