Divorce a reflection of ‘human weakness’ – Catholic group
MANILA, Philippines — A Catholic lay organization appealed to the government to reject proposals for a divorce law, which it claimed was “a reflection of human weakness.”
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Filipino sailor’s thumb loss an 'accident' from boat collision — PCG
MANILA. Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela said that the Filipino sailor's injury was a result of the “high-speed ramming incident” involving Chinese and Filipino rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIBs), hence an “accident.”
2 American sex offenders barred from Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Two American men, both convicted of sexual offenses involving children, were prevented from entering the country recently, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Friday.
Boy, 3, dies in Tondo hit-and-run; driver nabbed
MANILA, Philippines — A driver of a van was arrested after figuring in a hit-and-run that left a three-year-old boy dead in Tondo, Manila.
‘No intention to hurt, provoke Philippines troops’
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese did not intend to harm Filipino coast guard and military personnel when they boarded their boats – brandishing pick axes and sticks – to prevent them from reaching the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal last week, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela said yesterday.
Pinoy singer appeals for LGBTQ acceptance
MANILA, Philippines — Singer Ice Seguerra has appealed for understanding and acceptance as the Philippines has yet to enforce laws protecting members of the LGBTQ community.
DOT bares plan for Muslim-friendly Boracay
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) bared its plan to make the world-famous Boracay Island “Muslim-friendly” in a bid to attract more Muslim tourists.
PCG exec hits pols supporting Quiboloy but mum on China
MANILA, Philippines — With their silence on China’s harassment at sea and their “paradoxical” reaction to police operation to arrest alleged sex offender and human trafficker Apollo Quiboloy, some Philippine politicians have only exposed their questionable loyalty to the country.