Desistance can’t derail trafficking case — SC
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that an affidavit of desistance — a sworn statement withdrawing a complaint — is “highly suspect” when executed by a victim of…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that an affidavit of desistance — a sworn statement withdrawing a complaint — is “highly suspect” when executed by a victim of…
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Proper landfill design is achievable, and local government units across the country should follow the example set by Bayawan City, Department of Environment…
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‘The gravamen of the offense is the act of recruiting or using a fellow human being for sexual exploitation.’
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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) was recognized as a key national government partner in Mandaue City’s efforts to provide…
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Artificial intelligence can assist lawyers and the Judiciary, but its use must remain critical, human-centered and subject to human judgment, then Acting Chief…
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Funny, but Malacañang obviously heard of the project, and it is being rebranded in press statements as a ‘national government initiative,’ with the Mindanao…
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A civilian- and church-led truth commission is investigating alleged human rights abuses and other abuses committed during the Duterte administration’s…
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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the University of the Philippines have begun full-scale construction of a rental housing…
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A livestock farm in Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte is converting poultry and piggery waste into biogas to produce electricity that powers its operation, with the…
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Expressing strong commitment to curb plastic pollution, the Marcos administration is stepping up efforts by enforcing plastic recovery obligations of large…
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Hydrochar is more suitable for industrial applications than domestic cooking.
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The local government of Cainta, Rizal, has apprehended individuals illegally dumping garbage along major thoroughfares and required them to render two days of…
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CEBU CITY — Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro has convened the Cebu Provincial Solid Waste Management Board (CPSWMB) for the first time, calling for a more…
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Filipino exporters shipping packaged products to Europe face new compliance requirements as the European Union begins enforcing the first provisions of its…
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Police have arrested a Canadian national wanted for human trafficking as part of an ongoing crackdown on fugitive suspects, the Philippine National Police…
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Immigration officers intercepted 14 suspected human trafficking victims and two recruiters at Manila and Clark airports after discovering that the group was…
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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Region 7 said five projects linked to Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) have yet to comply with…
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Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) acknowledged deficiencies in its applications for licenses to sell and said it will comply with regulatory requirements before…
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