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.…

Indonesia set to penalize sex outside marriage in overhaul of criminal code

Reuters 12/03/2022

JAKARTA — Indonesia’s parliament is expected to pass a new criminal code this month that will penalize sex outside marriage with a punishment of up to one year in jail, officials have confirmed. The legislative overhaul will…

Larsian to penalize overpricing vendors

Rosalie O. Abatayo 11/12/2018

STALL tenants who are found to have overcharged their customers at the newly-opened Larsian will be heavily penalized. Joey Herrera, manager of Larsian, said the penalties will be P1,000 for first offense, a two-week closure for second…

DepEd seeks to penalize erring classroom contractors

Futch Anthony Inso 06/25/2018

THE Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) wants to penalize contractors who won’t be able to finish the construction of school buildings on time. DepEd-7 Regional Director Juliet Jeruta said that they already have a guideline…

WHY PENALIZE THE FIGHTER?

Glendale G. Rosal 10/20/2017

ALA Promotions CEO questions IBF’s order for Melindo-Budler rematch ALA Promotions International CEO Michael P. Aldeguer was shocked with the order of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) for an immediate rematch between his ward, reigning IBF light…

Hontiveros push bill to penalize gender-based harassment

Inquirer 07/26/2017

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday vowed to push for a bill that would penalize gender-based harassment, such as cat-calling and homophobic slurs, as the Senate resumes its second regular session. Hontiveros will propose the “Safe Streets and…

Binay wants DOT to penalize agencies producing ripped-off ads

Inquirer.net 06/14/2017

Sen. Nancy Binay wants the Department of Tourism (DOT) to penalize advertising and creative agencies producing “unoriginal works,” saying criticism of advertising only adds to the negative image of the country. Binay, who chairs the Senate Committee…

Miss U and the whales in Oslob

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/14/2016

To be featured during the Miss Universe pageant next year would have brought a huge impact on the tourism industry in Oslob, southern Cebu, but recent developments have made that a less likely prospect. Oslob Mayor Jun…

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