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Filipinos married or engaged to foreign nationals are urged to attend the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP) before migrating abroad following the tragic death of a Filipina allegedly killed by her husband in Slovenia. In a news release on Wednesday night:ilipinos married or engaged to foreign nationals are urged to attend the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP) before migrating abroad following the tragic death of a Filipina allegedly killed by her husband in Slovenia. In a news release on Wednesday night, the CFO said Filipinos planning to marry foreign nationals

Manila: The Department of Finance (DOF) announced that the PHP107-billion funds remitted by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) to the national government are unrestricted and will not impact the PDIC’s reserve funds. These funds, comprising cash and investment balances, are free for other uses and are net of restricted funds. According to Philippines News Agency, the PDIC retains a reserve fund worth PHP250 billion, known as the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF). This fund is reserved for specific uses like deposit insurance payouts and financial aid to banks in emergencies. The DIF represents at least 5.5 percent of the country’s

Manila: Senator Robin Padilla has advocated for the swift passage of a new bill that would grant Muslim Filipinos online access to Shari’ah Courts. In his sponsorship speech for Committee Report 237 concerning Senate Bill (SB) 2613, delivered on Wednesday night, Padilla highlighted the urgent necessity to resolve the long-standing issue faced by Muslim Filipinos in submitting documents to Shari’ah Courts, a challenge that has persisted for 15 years. According to Philippines News Agency, Padilla emphasized that part of the amendments to Republic Act (RA) 9997 includes the establishment of a digital platform. This platform would facilitate the paperless filing

Manila: Senate President Francis Escudero on Thursday expressed reservations on Senate Bill (SB) No. 1979, or the Adolescent Pregnancy Bill, currently undergoing deliberation in the chamber. “As it was originally reported, no. At least not in its entirety. In fact, I have relayed to the author several proposed amendments to it,” Escudero told reporters when asked if he supports the bill. Escudero, however, emphasized that the bill is still undergoing the legislative process and remains in the period of interpellation. He also reiterated his commitment to ensuring the bill’s provisions align with necessary safeguards and amendments before casting his vote.

The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) has sounded the alarm over the rising incidence of adolescent pregnancies:ensitive sexuality education to address the issue. According to Philippines News Agency, Bersales emphasized the importance of protecting adolescents from abuse and equipping them with life skills to make informed decisions. She cited data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showing that live births among girls aged 10 to 14 increased from 2,411 in 2019 to 3,343 in 2023, marking a 6.6 percent rise. Bersales further noted that 38 girls under 15 experienced multiple pregnancies in 2023, and 17 women under 20 had given