Penalties sought for discrimination vs Muslims

Julie M. Aurelio 03/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — In time for Ramadan, Probinsyano Ako Rep. Rudys Caesar Fariñas has filed a bill seeking to penalize discriminatory practices against women wearing traditional Muslim attire, such as the hijab, burqa, niqab, in public places.…

Negros Oriental gets new police chief – again

Kaye Brier 03/26/2023

DUMAGUETE CITY—Negros Oriental has a new police chief, the fourth time the leadership of the provincial command was changed in less than a month. Col. Alex Guce Recinto was named provincial director following the relief of Col.…

Guns seized as cops raid home of another Teves

Ador Vincent Mayol, Dexter Cabalza, Nestle Semilla 03/25/2023

CEBU CITY — Two weeks after police raided suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr.’s properties in the province, operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) swooped this time on the estate of his younger…

60-day suspension: House scolds Teves for ‘disorderly behavior’

Julie M. Aurelio 03/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. for 60 days for his “disorderly behavior” in refusing to return home and perform his duties. In Wednesday (March 23, 2023) night’s…

TNT dusts off Phoenix, braces for defense-oriented semis with Meralco

Jonas Terrado 03/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines–TNT was all business on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, scoring a 132-105 demolition of Phoenix to make the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals, and coach Jojo Lastimosa is embracing a defensive battle that likely awaits his Tropang…

Teves still no-show, defies House deadline

Julie M. Aurelio, Tina G. Santos 03/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Defying an ultimatum set by his peers, Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. did not show up during Tuesday’s hearing by the House ethics and privileges committee which is looking into his unauthorized absence…

Cotabato cops hold priest over cargo of dead Christ

Edwin Fernandez 03/22/2023

COTABATO CITY, Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines — A Catholic priest transporting an image of the dead Christ (Santo Entierro) from Digos City in Davao del Sur on Monday was held at a checkpoint in Kidapawan City after…

Doctor who denied help to hazing victim hunted

Marlon Ramos 03/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police have been asked to identify and find the doctor who allegedly refused to help Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig as he was fighting…

Negros Occidental town police chief in stable condition after being stabbed

Carla Gomez 03/21/2023

BACOLOD CITY — The police chief of Ilog town, Negros Occidental is now in stable condition after he was stabbed by alleged illegal gambling suspects at Kilometer 110, Barangay Dancalan at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18.…

De Lima: PH should rejoin ICC after Putin ‘development’

Marlon Ramos 03/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The arrest order issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Russian President Vladimir Putin should prompt the Philippines to rejoin the international body, detained former Sen. Leila de Lima said on Sunday, March…

P418-million power subsidy for poor families sought 

Marlon Ramos 03/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday asked the government to set aside P418 million in electricity subsidy for over four million “lifeline” consumers to help low-income households cope with the country’s worsening inflation. Gatchalian, chair…

Bill adds more grounds for legal separation

Jeanette Andrade 03/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — To ensure “comprehensive and effective” legal protections for abuse victims, especially women and children, a lawmaker has filed a bill that seeks to include all forms of domestic violence as among the grounds for…

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