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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The idea is not new here. Anti-racketeering bills have been filed since the 1990s but they lapsed for want of urgency.
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Dear Atty. Nico,
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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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Requiring citizens to lock up their firearms is one thing; giving the police a standing invitation to walk in and check the locks is another.
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The political party of former President Rodrigo Duterte, PDP Laban, announced a nationwide membership recruitment drive Thursday as the opposition party…
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Former NEDA director general Solita Monsod has been highly critical of the current administration, which has faced intense scrutiny since the onset of the…
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Nartatez stressed that protecting power distribution is vital to national security and the economy.
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Police arrested a 39-year-old farmer after he allegedly physically abused his live-in partner and was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm in Alcala,…
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SC was clear about it. Man was not convicted because he only broke a promise to marry.
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The Supreme Court (SC) sentenced a police officer to two years, four months and one day in jail for committing psychological violence against his then-pregnant…
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The President should make this the defining political reform of his administration — and begin with a personal sacrifice.
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Importantly, the law does not prohibit spiral progression. It simply removes it as the only approach prescribed by statute.
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Key national government agencies have formally signed the implementing rules and regulations for Republic Act (RA) 12199, establishing a framework to…
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The Municipal Government of Cordova on Saturday said it is investigating the illegal dumping of medical waste in Barangay Alegria.
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The House of Representatives approved a measure on second reading aimed at establishing improved standards for local universities and colleges (LUCs).
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The Marcos administration said it will push the passage of the tax reform package within the year, stressing that the measures are intended to provide tax…
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The Chamber stressed, however, that deeper reforms are urgently needed to secure affordable, reliable, and sustainable power nationwide.
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