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(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives on Wednesday, Feb. 6, approved on second reading a bill that requires senior high school students to undergo the Reserved Officers Training Program program to graduate. Under House Bill 8961, only Grade 11 and 12 students who are unfit–whether physically or physiologically— may be exempted from undergoing the program if they secure a certification from the Armed Forces of the Philippines Surgeon General or a medical officer. Those who may also […]
(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives on Wednesday, Jan. 30, passed on second reading a bill that aims to legalize motorcycles as public utility vehicles. House Bill 8959 aims to amend Section 7(c) of the Land Transportation and Traffic Code that specifies that private motorcycles “shall not be used for hire under any circumstances, and shall not be used to solicit, accept or be used to transport passengers or freight for pay.” The bill […]
Minimum age of criminal responsibility now pegged at 12 years old in amended bill (Eagle News) — The House of Representatives has passed on second reading the bill lowering the age of criminal responsibility. House justice committee chair Doy Leachon said the approved HB 8858, however, was amended to make the minimum age of criminal liability 12 years old. “More than majority of the members said na 12 na lang,” he said. Under the amended measure, […]
