
SC: Affidavit won’t end trafficking cases
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that human trafficking cases cannot be dismissed solely based on an affidavit of desistance executed by a victim, parent, or…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that human trafficking cases cannot be dismissed solely based on an affidavit of desistance executed by a victim, parent, or…
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The possible disclosure of Vice President Sara Duterte’s tax records during her impeachment trial could trigger a legal battle that may ultimately reach the…
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he International Criminal Court (ICC) judges who will hear the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte have ordered that he undergo a fresh medical…
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The House prosecution panel will file a motion with the Senate impeachment court to disqualify Senator Jinggoy Estrada from participating in Vice President…
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) renewed its call Friday for a nationwide effort to eliminate child labor, emphasizing that protecting…
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What the Sripetch ruling is, however, is powerfully persuasive authority, and in our legal tradition, that matters.
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In the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) celebration of the 128th Independence Day on 12 June, it will hold a nationwide job fair in 55 sites, with…
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Management prerogative cannot be used as a shield to justify measures that effectively deprive employees of their means of livelihood.
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Nearly nine in 10 Filipinos support strengthening partnerships with like-minded countries to defend the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in accordance with the 2016…
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The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking to validate the presence of 12 senators as a lawful quorum during the controversial 3 June…
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Counsel for the petitioners observed that ‘UAs ballooned to a very high amount compared with the years before 2024,’ revealing a transformation in how…
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday subjected the government's unprogrammed appropriations system to intense scrutiny, with several justices and experts questioning…
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A key governing body of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan as he faces sexual abuse allegations involving a…
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Heavy rainfall is reducing working hours for Filipino workers, particularly those in precarious jobs and climate-sensitive industries, underscoring the need…
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De Leon said the proceedings will allow victims to present evidence and testimony before a tribunal.
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‘In the conditions of present living, noise seems inseparable from the conduct of many necessary occupations.’
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