The self-proclaimed "Appointed Son of God" Apollo Quiboloy (Kingdom of Jesus Christ) House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Women's Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to put its foot down and investigate the cases...
The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality on Tuesday, January 23 issued a subpoena against self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy after the latter skipped the panel’s investigation into the alleged crimes committed by his church, The Kingdom...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has assured that victims and survivors of human trafficking will be assisted and provided with support services to ensure their immediate recovery and reintegration into society. DSWD Secretary for Legislative Affairs and co-spokesperson Irene...
The Philippines and Cambodia are ramping up their efforts against human trafficking as diplomats of both sides met to discuss bilateral cooperation. Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia Maria Amelita Aquino recently called on newly-installed Cambodian Interior Minister, with whom she discussed Manila...
A resolution seeking an investigation into the reported cases of large-scale human trafficking, rape, sexual violence and child abuse happening at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), the Name Above Every Name church headed by spiritual leader Apollo Quiboloy has been filed in the Senate. ...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) underscored the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) which is celebrated yearly as International Human Rights Day on Dec. 10. "The Declaration serves as the foundation of the human rights framework in our society, where each of us...
Senator Lito Lapid wants to give more teeth to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) by expanding its structural, operational, and functional independence. He made the statement ahead of the commemoration of International Human Rights Day on Dec. 10. He said his measure, Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2487,...
CEBU CITY – The Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH-7) recorded more cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the region in 2022 than in 2021. The DOH-7 reported that 1,012 individuals in Central Visayas were infected with HIV that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome last...
The rescued therapists cover themselves with blankets following an anti-human trafficking operation in Las Piñas City. (Photo from SPD) Eight wellness spa therapists were rescued while two suspects were arrested in an anti-human trafficking operation conducted early Thursday, Nov. 30, in...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has vowed anew to advance the cause of human rights especially in the conduct of its operations, with its top official saying that the commitment to human rights is not merely a legal obligation but a moral imperative. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr....
The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights has recommended amending Republic Act 10361 or the Kasambahay Law by specifying criminal liabilities against abusive employers with corresponding penalties for death or physical injuries sustained by their household employee during the course of...
Senators on Tuesday, November 21 rebuked the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) after Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva confronted the commission over one of their official’s remarks seeking a petition supposedly addressed to him appealing for the passage of the Sexual Orientation,...
