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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros yesterday filed a resolution urging the administration to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s investigation of the war on drugs, a long shot which she hopes will give justice to the thousands killed during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s term.
The enactment into law today of Republic Act No. 11965, "An Act Instituting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of Caregivers in the Practice of their Occupation", demonstrates the present administration's unwavering commitment to justice and compassion that will leave a lasting impact on the lives of our caregivers.
Senator Risa Hontiveros (SRH): Magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat. Ngayong umaga, nag-file ako ng Senate Resolution No. 867 upang patuloy na himukin ang Malacanang na makipagtulungan na sa International Criminal Court o ICC, ukol sa imbestigasyon nito sa sitwasyon ng karapatang pantao sa Pilipinas. Si Presidente mismo ang nangakong itataguyod ang karapatang pantao at ang high level of accountability sa mga paglabag sa karapatang pantao sa bansa and cooperating with the investigation is the best way for Malacanang to show its commitment.
The country will likely have fair weather until the end of the month as no weather disturbance has been sighted, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Monday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has refuted allegations by a lawmaker that the company overcharged its customers starting in 2012, calling such claims baseless and unfounded, while also defending its ongoing power supply procurement from malicious accusations.
MANILA, Philippines — At least three weather systems are currently affecting the country, including the northeast monsoon or amihan, shear line and the easterlies, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.
MANILA, Philippines — ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas was elected as Executive Board member of World Boxing during the 27-nation federation’s inaugural Congress in Frankfurt last Saturday. Vargas was the second highest vote-getter with 56.1 percent of ballots cast among nine candidates for four Executive Board member positions. He was carried in the tickets of both presidential aspirants Boris van der Vorst of the Netherlands and Elise Siegnolle of USA.
MANILA, Philippines — The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) announced that Dr. Zosimo Battad has decided to stay in his capacity as chairman for Season 86, reinforcing his commitment to steer the UAAP toward continued success.