Day: March 19, 2025

Tarlac: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed multiple criminal cases against a teacher for child sexual abuse and exploitation. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOJ announced that charges involving the violation of Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Lascivious Conduct under Republic Act Nos. 11930 and 7610, respectively, Republic Act No. 9775 (Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009), in relation to Republic Act No. 10175, and the Revised Penal Code have been filed against Leoncio Benigno Thiem Tolentino in the Tarlac Regional Trial Court. Tolentino was identified as a suspect following a referral from the National Center for

Baguio City: The Supreme Court (SC) has launched its first Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) in the Judiciary Workshop, reinforcing its commitment to fairness, equality, and inclusivity in the judicial system. According to Philippines News Agency, the pilot session took place on March 10 – 11 in Baguio City in coordination with the Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA). The GST included lectures on Fundamental Gender Concepts Including Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE); Gender Images in Relation to Gender Concept; Gender-Fair Language in the Judiciary and Gender-Fair Courtroom Etiquette; and Sexual Harassment, CODI (Committee on Decorum and Investigation), and Safe Spaces

Manila: Cebu Pacific (CEB), in collaboration with Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), is set to establish an overseas Filipino workers (OFW) processing center at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 2. The construction of the center is slated to begin this month, with operations expected to commence by June. According to Philippines News Agency, the new facility aims to simplify the processing of essential travel documents such as overseas employment certificates (OECs) and exit clearances for OFWs. Additionally, it will serve as a support hub for their departure and return-related concerns. Candice Iyog,

Manila: The three-week rehabilitation works along the southbound lane of Honorio Lopez Boulevard in Manila are set to commence on Wednesday night. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Public Works and Highways – North Manila District Engineering Office (DPWH-NMDEO) has announced that the road concreting works will continue until 10 p.m. on April 10. The rehabilitation project focuses on a 50-linear-meter section of the southbound lane between T. Earnshaw and Juan Luna Streets, necessitating a partial lane closure. Motorists traveling in the area should anticipate potential traffic slowdowns due to the ongoing construction activities. To alleviate congestion, the

Quezon City: Five administrative charges have been filed against the police officer earlier charged with inciting to sedition for his social media posts in connection with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, in a press briefing held in Camp Karingal, QCPD Director Col. Melecio Buslig Jr. stated that Pat. Francis Steve Fontillas was charged with grave misconduct, conduct unbecoming of a police officer, and two counts of less grave neglect of duty, which were already referred to the National Police Commission (Napolcom).