The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday, Nov. 25 expressed its support for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) as it kicked off a series of activities to highlight the urgency of a violence-free Philippines. In a video message during its flag-raising...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (left), Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. (Bong Go Facebook, Quad-comm media) House quad-committee (quad-comm) co-chairman Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. says former...
While stating that the Philippines has yet to achieve zero hunger, President Marcos reiterated that no Filipino will be overlooked in the government's fight against hunger and poverty. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos said this during the presentation of the signed...
Fernando “Andy” Magdadaro (left), Leopoldo "Tata" Tan Jr. (Facebook) A lawyer-congresswoman from Batangas believes that the two inmates' implication of former president Rodrigo Duterte in the 2016 killings of three convicted Chinese drug lords...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) cited the "significant decrease" in illegal drugs-related human rights violations since the start of the administration of President Marcos. However, the CHR human rights violations such as those involving extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed the recent deaths of two learners in South Cotabato and Iloilo and reiterated its call to all concerned to ensure the safety and well-being of children. (DepEd / Manila Bulletin) ‘Murder’ in Tupi DepEd condemned the “murder” of a...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has decided to conduct its own investigation on two violent attacks against students in Zamboanga City and Agoncillo town in Batangas. In a statement, the CHR expressed its "grave concern over these incidents, which not only endanger the safety and well-being of...
President Marcos has directed all government agencies to support efforts mitigating hunger and promoting proper nutrition in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. Through Memorandum Circular No. 47 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on April 19, Marcos...
“The strands of the hair may grow or fall, so as the leaves of a tree. The skies may also come dark or bright, but creations like women—in triumphs and in trials—would never lose their light.” Unsplash From the “double burden” of women in both professional and domestic...
DAVAO CITY – Two more drug pushers died in buy-bust operations here before dawn on Tuesday, March 26, bringing the death toll to seven since Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte declared a war on illegal drugs in this city last March 22. Police Capt. Hazel Tuazon, spokesperson for the Davao City...
DAVAO CITY – Three suspected drug pushers were gunned down in buy-bust operations here a few hours after Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte declared a war against drugs in this city on Friday, March 22. Police identified the fatalities as Larry, Jehurry Dresser, and Timoy. Larry fired at...
Amid the continuous encouragement of the Philippine National Police (PNP) for all its personnel to promote the aggressive campaign in stopping violence against women, one of its senior officers appears to have either ignored, or did not receive the memo. A police colonel is now facing a string of...
