Quiboloy did not ‘stop’ Typhoon Tisoy because of bashers, critics

Pathricia Ann V. Roxas - INQUIRER.net 12/06/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ on Thursday said he chose not to stop Typhoon Tisoy’s wrath after he was criticized and ridiculed for his previous claim that he had ordered…

Lacson files bill penalizing those who abandon their old, sick parents

Pathricia Ann V. Roxas - INQUIRER.net 09/30/2019

  MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo Lacson has refiled a bill that would penalize those who abandon their old and sick parents. Senate Bill No. 29 or the “Parents Welfare Act of 2019” requires sons and daughters…

Nationwide transport strike to push through Monday, Sept. 30 — groups

Pathricia Ann V. Roxas - INQUIRER.net 09/27/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The nationwide transportation strike scheduled on Monday, Sept. 30 will push through despite the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)’s appeal, major transportation groups said Thursday. “Tuloy na po ito, wala na pong…

House bill wants ‘porn’ tag on tabloids with sexual stories, images

Pathricia Ann V. Roxas - INQUIRER.net 09/25/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Precious Hipolito-Castelo has filed a bill that would classify tabloids containing sexual stories and images as pornographic or x-rated. House Bill No. 4733, or the proposed “National Restriction on Tabloids Act,” seeks…

House OKs bill allowing more foreigners to practice profession in PH

Pathricia Ann V. Roxas - INQUIRER.net 09/09/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives gave its nod to a bill allowing more foreigners to practice their profession in the country and lowering the direct local hires required of foreign investors. Voting 201-6, the chamber…

GMA violated work safety regulations in fatal Eddie Garcia accident – DOLE

Pathricia Ann V. Roxas - INQUIRER.net 09/05/2019

MANILA, Philippines – Initial findings of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) showed that broadcast network GMA violated work safety standards when veteran actor Eddie Garcia figured in a fatal accident during a location shooting for…

House bill increases age of consent in rape cases from 12 to 16

Pathricia Ann V. Roxas - INQUIRER.net 08/29/2019

MANILA, Philippines – A bill adjusting the age of consent in rape cases from the current 12 to 16 has been filed in the House of Representatives in a bid to shield minors from sexual violence. Tingog…

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