The Absolute Divorce Bill or House Bill (HB) No. 78 has been re-filed by human rights lawyer and Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman, he said on Sunday, July 3. Rep. Edcel Lagman (File Photo) The re-filed bill in question seeks to reinstate “absolute divorce as an alternative mode for the...
To guide its personnel and other stakeholders on the duty to respect, protect, fulfill and promote all children’s rights to and in education, the Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered the adoption of the Rights-Based Education (RBE) Framework in the country’s basic education system....
Returning Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada has vowed to continue to fight for “what is closest” to his heart and that is to resolve the plight of Filipino workers here and abroad. Senator-elect Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada takes his oath of office on Tuesday, January 28, 2022 before Supreme Court...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged barangay officials institute a registration system for the "kasambahay" (househelps) to ensure that all their employers are following the laws that protect them. DILG Secretary Eduardo Año has strongly pushed for the measure it...
"We will touch base with the widest women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), and children’s rights constituencies in keeping with our reputation as the sole women’s partlylist in Congress.” This was stated by Gabriela Partylist Representative Arlene Brosas when she took her oath of...
Globe Telecom Inc. is raising P32 billion via stock rights offer for the expansion of its mobile and broadband network and to pay its debts. “This marks the first time Globe will do a rights offer in the capital market in over two decades," according to Chief Finance Officer Rizza Maniego-Eala...
SINGAPORE, Singapore -- Thousands of Singaporeans dressed in pink gathered at a park Saturday calling for greater recognition of LGBTQ rights, the first such rally since 2019 after coronavirus restrictions were eased. Supporters attend the annual "Pink Dot" event in a public show of support for the...
FORMER New People's Army child warrior 'Arcy' shows a check for P10,000 as financial assistance from the Commission on Human Rights. (77th IB photo) ALCALA, Cagayan – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has provided financial assistance to a former New People’s Army (NPA) child warrior in this...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said Monday she will not seek a second term, ending months of speculation amid growing criticism of her lax stance on rights abuses in China. "As my term as High Commissioner draws to a close, this Council's milestone 50th session will be the...
President Duterte asked the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) if it could invite him when they sail to the West Philippine Sea even after his term ends on June 30, citing the need to assert the country's rights amid waning resources. President Duterte (RTVM Screenshot) Duterte said this after the...
Outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo on Saturday, June 11, urged authorities to respect human rights and the dignity of the farmers and land reform advocates they arrested in Hacienda Tinang in Concepcion, Tarlac. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) The Vice President said it was clear the...
An alliance of child rights advocates commended the 18th Congress for passing several key children’s rights bills despite the abrupt adjustment demands in work due to Covid-19 restrictions. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP / FILE PHOTO) Child Rights Network (CRN), on Thursday, June 2, extended its...
