The Philippine National Police (PNP) said police personnel were designated to take over as the special electoral board (SEB) in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao due to election-related violence moments before the start of the midterm elections there on Monday, May 12. Police Lt. Col. Jopy Ventura,...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has vehemently condemned the fatal shooting last April 23 of reelectionist Mayor Joel Ruma of Rizal, Cagayan and the injuries sustained by an aide and a resident. In a statement, the CHR said its office in Region II has started a thorough investigation to ensure...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, April 13 expressed deep concern over the recent deaths of two Grade 8 students by fellow classmates outside their school in Las Piñas City describing the incident as "beyond alarming." Gatchalian, who heads the Senate Committee on Basic Education,...
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Police apprehended a man who allegedly killed his stepson and assaulted his live-in partner during an altercation in Lubao, Pampanga before dawn on Thursday, April 3. A MAN (seated right) was arrested for allegedly killing his stepson and injuring his...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on school authorities and parents to participate actively in curbing violence in schools, noting the rising prevalence of such incidents in public and private institutions. Gatchalian made the call following the stabbing incident in a public school in...
CEBU CITY – A Cebuano vlogger popularly known as “Boy Tapang” denied allegations that he mauled his live-in partner that led to his detention in a police station in Alcoy town, Cebu on Tuesday, April 1. RONIE Suan Ronie Suan, who has millions of followers on Facebook and YouTube, said what...
CEBU CITY – A Cebuano vlogger with millions of followers on social media was arrested for allegedly mauling his live-in partner in Alcoy town, Cebu province. SUAN (FB) Ronie Suan, known as Boy Tapang in Facebook and YouTube, was detained at the Alcoy Municipal Police Station. Police Capt....
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the killing of a barangay official of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur last Feb. 5, calling it a "violent act" that does nothing but foster fear and intimidation, especially among public servants. The slain councilor from Barangay (village)...
Gabriela Women's Party (GWP) on Thursday, Feb. 13, condemned the physical abuse suffered by DJ Jellie Aw reportedly at the hands of her fiancé, and said that the incident underscored the alarming persistence of violence against women (VAW). GWP 1st nominee Sarah Elago called on authorities to...
Women's rights group GABRIELA on Thursday, Feb. 13, called for a collective "rising" against violence against women and children (VAWC), urging communities to take a stand and demand stronger policies and protection measures. (GABRIELA) GABRIELA, in a statement, said: “Many women still...
TACLOBAN CITY – A 58-year-old woman hacked her husband to death when he attempted to kill her in their home in Barangay 98, Camansihay, this city, on Thursday, Jan. 30. Police identified the suspect as Zelda, a vendor. Investigation said a heated argument erupted between Zelda...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its regional offices, has started its own probe on the reported killings of local executives and election candidates in Zamboanga del Sur and Maguindanao. The CHR acted on verified reports that a councilor from Barangay Upper Dumalinao,...
