Teacher who allegedly killed student with a slap explains side
The teacher clarified that although his hand “landed” on the face of the deceased 14-year-old grade 5 pupil, it was not strong, according to the Antipolo police. In an interview …
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IACAT inspects BI airport ops
The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) conducted an inspection of immigration operations on Friday evening. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that immigration operations at the Ninoy Aquino …
Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople dies
On Tuesday, senators expressed their condolences for the passing of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople, who was renowned for her lifelong commitment to advocating for the rights of overseas …
Mother who allegedly strangled her child has 3 other children
A mother suspected of strangling her own 2-year-old child will leave behind three more children after being jailed for parricide this Wednesday. According to alias ”Janna,” a cousin of the …
Foreign minors sans parents may pay fees online – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that foreign minors traveling to the Philippines who are unaccompanied by their parents may now pay their fees online. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner …
Scrap Rice Liberalization Law to achieve 2027 rice ‘self-sufficiency’ – group
Some women farmers suggest President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can achieve his desired “rice self-sufficiency” within four years by completely scrapping the Rice Liberalization Law and replacing it with a law …
Vhong Navarro allowed to post P1M bail
The Taguig Regional Trial Court Branch 69 granted the petition of actor and host Vhong Navarro to be granted bail for the rape case filed by model-stylist Deniece Cornejo. In …
Ana Jalandoni shares details of alleged assault with Kit Thompson
On Monday, Ana Jalandoni revealed the details of the alleged assault with her boyfriend, actor Kit Thompson. Ana claimed that she and Kit had discussed getting married before the incident. …
11-year-old girl dies in IloIlo shooting
An 11-year-old girl died after a bullet hit their house in Badiangan town, Iloilo this Sunday. At around 6 pm, the said house was shot in Barangay Calansanan, according to …
Sinas eyes appointing more female PNP execs
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Debold Sinas said he considers appointing more female cops as field commanders and regional and district directors. “We will evaluate their skills and capabilities …
House approves bill expanding discriminatory acts vs. women in the workplace
The House of Representatives on Monday approved on second reading the bill that would expand the prohibited acts of discrimination against women based on her sex in the workplace. The …