Duterte dared: Comply with law against sexual harassment

Credit to Author: racosta| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:20:36 +0000

President Rodrigo Duterte, whose rape jokes have sparked outrage among women’s rights groups, was dared on Tuesday to comply with a law that he had signed penalizing catcalling, wolf whistling, persistently telling sexual jokes and other forms of sexual harassment in public.

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Kabataan, Gabriela solons slam mandatory ROTC

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Tue, 28 May 2019 21:33:55 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — Kabataan Rep. Sarah Elago and Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas on Tuesday slammed the proposed mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, saying this would foster “blind obedience” and discourage critical thinking among students.

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Lawmakers want PNP chief’s head over Negros farmers’ slay

Credit to Author: clopez| Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 21:32:28 +0000

Lawmakers want PNP chief’s head over Negros farmers’ slay

Opposition lawmakers on Wednesday demanded the dismissal of the Philippine National Police chief for the killing of 14 farmers in Negros Oriental province

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Billions in uncollected premiums by SSS bared

Credit to Author: clopez| Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:30:37 +0000

Bayan Muna chair Neri Colmenares said SSS members should not allow the pension fund to flex its new powers under Republic Act No. 11199

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