Category: General

Talisay City: The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) 7 (Central Visayas) has entered into a memorandum of agreement with Talisay City College (TCC) to establish a Center for Human Rights Education (CHRE) in the city. This collaboration aims to integrate human rights education into academic institutions to nurture a generation of professionals who are conscious and informed about human rights issues. According to Philippines News Agency, the CHR highlighted in a news release that the new center seeks to foster awareness among students, ensuring they are informed about human rights. CHR-7 Legal Division chief Euvic Ferrer emphasized the importance of

Manila: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday announced that it has received valuable input from persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) as part of its ongoing review of the criminal procedure rules. The feedback was gathered through a series of stakeholder consultations held between November and December 2024 in various detention facilities. According to Philippines News Agency, the SC is in the process of reviewing the Rules of Criminal Procedure (CRIMPRO Rules), a key element of the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovation 2022-2027 (SPJI). This initiative aims to tackle the issues of docket congestion and delays in criminal proceedings. The stakeholder

Cebu City: The devolution of certain functions from the executive branch to local government units (LGUs) is essential for achieving prosperity in the Philippines, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman stated during a recent event. According to Philippines News Agency, Pangandaman highlighted the importance of advancing the government’s vision for stronger local governance while speaking at a stakeholder engagement and consultation held in Cebu City. The event focused on integrating the agendas of the national government and LGUs. “As a former local chief executive, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. understands the importance of citizens and LGUs in national development. One key solution

Manila: The Philippine Ports Authority’s (PPA) new Integrated Management System (IMS) is seen to enhance port operations nationwide by ensuring compliance with international standards, PPA General Manager Jay Santiago said Wednesday. In a statement, Santiago said the IMS aims to enhance port operations by complying with ISO standards and the Government Quality Management Systems Standards. According to Philippines News Agency, Santiago emphasized that by implementing globally recognized standards, the PPA is ensuring efficient port operations while upholding high levels of corporate governance and sustainability. The IMS includes measures to minimize the environmental impact of port activities and introduces occupational health

Manila: Senators on Wednesday linked the recent kidnapping of a foreign student from an international school to the continued presence of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), warning that the industry remains a major driver of criminal activity in the country. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, a staunch advocate for banning POGOs, condemned the incident and stressed that authorities must relentlessly pursue the perpetrators. According to Philippines News Agency, Senator Gatchalian reiterated his call for the critical and urgent need to wipe out POGOs. “We cannot and must not allow their criminal operations to continue spreading fear, lawlessness, and danger in our communities,”