Karapatan today lambasted the recent reported ruling of the 7th Division of the Sandiganbayan, which dismissed the illegal arrest and detention charges of health workers collectively known as the Morong 43. “The decision of the 7th Division of the Sandiganbayan on the Morong 43 case is one of the most stark indications that despite strong…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Administrative and criminal charges have been filed against two Davao City cops who were involved in mauling three minors, an official said. Police Senior Superintendent Alexander Tagum, director of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), said Police Officer 1 (PO1) Jeobani Natividad and PO1 Jesre Masinading have been named as respondents…
By Luis V. Teodoro A television comedy director was supposed to direct it, and did hold at least one rehearsal over the weekend. But the directorial prowess of Joyce Bernal wasn’t in much evidence except in President Rodrigo Duterte’s subdued though less than forthright State of the Nation Address (SONA) this year. Together with the…
Louie Perez, (second from left) and other OFWs stranded in Saudi Arabia. With no salary and little assistance, some OFWs in the Middle East have resorted to scavenging for food. By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Louie Perez, an aluminum installer in Saudi Arabia has not been receiving his salary regularly since last…
The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Law is driving the inflation rate at its highest in over six years, said research group IBON Foundation.
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Food establishments here in the city will soon be required to include one-half cup of cooked rice in their menu as councilors voted with finality the “Davao Rice Conservation Ordinance.” The ordinance authored by Councilor Marissa P. Salvador-Abella was approved on Tuesday, January 8, during the City Council’s regular session. This…