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(Eagle News) — The Commission on Human Rights on Thursday, Jan. 24, expressed opposition to lowering the age of criminal liability anew even after the House of Representatives amended its original proposal pegging the minimum age of criminal liability at nine years old to 12 years old. The amended bill was approved by the House on second reading on Wednesday, Jan. 23. A bill that pegs the minimum age of criminal liability at 13 years […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency is slated to file charges against the parents of the minors who were rescued in a drug operation in Navotas last week. In a statement, PDEA director general Aaron Aquino said the parents of the minors–aged 4 years old to 15 years old—should be held liable for violation of Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. Aquino said, after all, […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is slated to meet the 12 minors who were being used as drug couriers and were “rescued” by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Navotas. PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino made the revelation in a radio interview on Friday, Jan. 18. According to Aquino, the meeting could take place next week. “Hindi niya akalain na yung mga ganung edad ay ginagamit na as couriers,” Aquino said, noting that Duterte […]
Urges PDEA to help send the minors to Bahay Pag-Asa instead (Eagle News) — Senator Leila de Lima on Friday, Jan. 18, slammed what she said was the parading of minors before the media so authorities could “brag about their presumed accomplishments and earn ‘brownie points.’” De Lima made the statement after the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency nabbed 28 suspected drug offenders, including 12 minors from four to 15 years old, in Navotas on Jan. […]
(Eagle News)–A court has ordered the release of former Bayan Muna Rep.Satur Ocampo and several others who were arrested recently. Executive Judge Arlene Palabrica of the 11th judicial region said Ocampo, Rep. France Castro, Meggie Nolasco, Edgar Ugal, Eller Ordeza, Jurie Jaime, Ryan Magpayo, Jesus Modamo, Maria Concepcion Ibarra, Maryro Poquita, Jenveive Paraba, Maricel Angdagkit, Marcial Rendon, Mariane Aga, Ariel Ansan, Merhaya Talledo, Wingwing Daunsay and Nerfa Awing should be released after posting an P80,000 […]
(Eagle News)—The Palace on Friday, Nov. 30, advised the camp of former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo to “hold (their) horses” and to stop engaging in “propaganda war” following their arrest. “Rashly jumping into conclusions and engaging in propaganda war not only is unproductive but an attempt to resort to a trial by publicity against the government by those identified with the left,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. Panelo instead advised the group to “let […]
(Eagle News) — Trafficking charges and charges for alleged violation of a law protecting children against abuse were filed on Thursday, Nov. 29, against former Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Satur Ocampo, ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro and 17 others. Information from the group of Ocampo said they were assisting lumads who were affected by the supposed forced padlocking of a community center in Talaingod, Davao del Norte by a paramilitary group when they were […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP)- An Australian man has been sentenced to life in a Philippine prison as part of a notorious child sexual abuse case in which prosecutors say he chained the victims like dogs. Peter Scully still faces another trial and dozens of more charges, including allegations he made child pornography and murdered a young girl. The Philippines has become a key hub for a billion-dollar, global child cybersex industry, police have warned, with operators helped […]
(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa on Monday said he was for the imposition of a curfew for children. Dela Rosa issued the statement following the Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy’s filing of a bill that aims to impose the same nationwide. Under Dy’s bill, a curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. would be imposed on persons below 18 years old. According to the PNP chief, a curfew would prevent syndicates from […]
(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court has allowed the curfew for minors in Quezon City, but declared unconstitutional those imposed in Manila and Navotas. With the decision, the High Court partially granted the petition filed by Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK) that had sought for the SC to declare as unconstitutional the curfew ordinances in the three cities in Metro Manila. Ordinance No. SP 2301, Series of 2014, that imposes the curfew for minors from 10 p.m. […]
