
Senate eyes juvenile law amendments
A Senate panel will begin reviewing the Juvenile Justice Act (RA 9344) following widespread clamor to amend the two-decade-old law because of growing cases of…
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A Senate panel will begin reviewing the Juvenile Justice Act (RA 9344) following widespread clamor to amend the two-decade-old law because of growing cases of…
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The law was crafted with compassion, recognizing that children are not yet fully formed.
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‘Through this partnership among the national government, the Province of Cebu, and our local stakeholders, we are taking a unified step toward more efficient…
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‘The single-instance audit framework reduces taxpayer burden and curbs opportunities for abuse, exactly the kind of leadership that strengthens competitiveness…
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A fire that broke out Friday night partially damaged Building II of the 999 Shopping Mall along Soler Street in Divisoria, Binondo, Manila, before it was…
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Lowering the age of criminal responsibility may satisfy a public desire for a stronger response, but it does little to address the conditions that allowed the…
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Ateneo de Manila University accepted the findings of the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) after it recommended…
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The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines urges the government to strengthen mental health and student support services in public schools, saying…
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Efforts to modernize customs operations and reduce trade bottlenecks have earned Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno recognition as Asia’s Most Outstanding…
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He said the Tacloban shooting, involving 14- and 15-year-old students, exposed weaknesses in the current law.
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The Supreme Court (SC) has consolidated separate petitions questioning the constitutionality of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), including challenges…
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As our summers grow longer and hotter and the rainy seasons become increasingly unpredictable, these laws become even more relevant.
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The Bicameral Conference Committee amended the budget bill and left blanks in its report, thereby offering what amounted to a blank check for pork barrel…
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The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) on Thursday rejected claims that the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act gives minors a free pass to commit…
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BAGUIO CITY — Bullying remains a major concern among students in Baguio, prompting local police to step up awareness campaigns and remind the public of strict…
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Trump slammed the vote, calling it ‘poorly timed and meaningless.’
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Criminal complaints have been filed against the 15-year-old student in connection with the shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City that left…
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The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) calls for a “systematic review” of security, supervision and campus conditions in schools…
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