Are children obligated to support parents financially when they grow old?

CTU Intern Lorde Cagang 08/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Should parents have a say on how their children should spend their money? As children grow older and start earning their own money through jobs or business ventures, a question arises: should parents have the…

Parents of US school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison

Agence France Presse 04/10/2024

The parents of a teenager who carried out a deadly school shooting in the US state of Michigan were sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on Tuesday in an unprecedented and closely watched case. Jennifer…

Father jailed for gunning down son in Lahug, Cebu City

Paul Lauro 03/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An altercation between parents and their son met a bloody end last Monday, March 25. This was after a father gunned down his son in their house in Brgy. Lahug in Cebu City…

A daughter’s broken family story: A journey of love, forgiveness

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/12/2024

Karen Cinco, at 23, knows the pain of a broken family all too well. Love, she believes, comes with the risk of getting hurt. Smooth sailing is rare in any relationship, and when the waves of conflict…

Broken family: Young adult shares painful journey, lessons learned along the way

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Parents play a crucial role in molding a child’s growth within the family. Through their eyes, we learn to see even the intricacies and the vastness of the world. Yet, what happens when…

Parents nabbed for helping son escape from police in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares 11/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The parents of a man, who has a warrant of arrest, landed in jail after they were arrested by police for allegedly helping their son escape during the conduct of the “Oplan Disiplina”…

Japan kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa convicted for helping parents die by suicide

Agence France Presse 11/17/2023

TOKYO—One of Japan’s best-known kabuki actors was convicted on Friday, Nov. 17, and given a suspended prison sentence for helping his parents die by suicide, in a case that sent shock waves through the traditional arts scene.…

The Fifth Commandment

Fatima Ignacio Gimenez - @inquirerdotnet 07/31/2023

#Akonaman “’Nay, ’Tay pili na po kayo.” These quietly spoken words delivered in a very tender but firm voice made me look up from my grocery cart. It had come from a young man in his early…

Matteo Guidicelli says Sarah Geronimo’s parents still don’t talk to him, reveals attempts to visit them

Anne Pasajol 05/17/2023

Matteo Guidicelli admitted that he still has no communication with his parents-in-law, disclosing that there were “several instances” in which he and his wife Sarah Geronimo attempted to visit her parents’ house. Guidicelli opened up about his…

Solons OK with stiffer child abuse penalties; lukewarm on jailing parents

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 05/15/2023

MANILA, Philippines — While there was unanimous support for the amendment of current laws to ensure stiffer penalty for child abuse, lawmakers and resource persons issued concerns with proposals to provide prison terms as penalties for parents…

Popsters awang-awa kay Sarah nang hindi nanood ang mga magulang sa kanyang 20th anniversary concert: ‘Galit pa rin ba sila!?’

Alex Brosas 05/15/2023

AWANG-AWA ang netizens kay Sarah Geronimo dahil hindi nag-effort ang madir niyang si Divine at fadir niyang si Delfin na panoorin ang kanyang 20th anniversary concert recently. Nagbigay ng tribute si Sarah sa kanyang daddy Delfin at inalala ang…

FACES OF CEBU: Fritz Alcoseba, mother of three promising athletes

Glendale Rosal 05/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Behind every great athlete is a supportive mother. Her role is important as she makes sure there is a balance in the children’s lives as athletes. While dad usually takes care of the physical aspect, mom…

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