Gay men can train as priests but don't flaunt it — Italy Church
ROME, Italy — Homosexual men can train to become Catholic priests in Italy but not if they "support the so-called gay culture", according to new guidelines approved by the Vatican.
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Sex education in teen pregnancy prevention bill questioned
MANILA, Philippines — Some senators have expressed concern about the version of a teenage pregnancy prevention bill in the Senate, following pressure from conservative groups opposed to a comprehensive sexuality education (sex-ed) program in the country.
LTFRB to bare standardized passenger discount guidelines for ride-hailing firms
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said a memorandum circular would be issued by the end of the month to standardize the implementation of discounts for students, persons with disabilities (PWD) and senior citizens across ride-hailing platforms currently operating in the country.
DSWD: Comelec personnel to be invited to ayuda payouts
MANILA, Philippines — To prevent or discourage politicians and candidates from attending aid distribution activities in violation of election rules, representatives from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) would be allowed to witness such events and take action against violators.
DepEd: Current dress code stays for now
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education announced Thursday, January 9, that its personnel should continue wearing their prescribed uniforms under existing guidelines while a newly reconstituted committee addresses new dress code requirements for government workers.
Ride-hailing platforms reminded to comply with special passenger discounts
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday convened a dialogue with 19 Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) platforms operating in the country as part of efforts to ensure compliance with fare discount mandates for senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and students.
Villar Group belies unpaid taxes allegation
(UPDATE) THE Villar group of companies said the accusation that it has unpaid real property taxes was politically motivated.
DSWD to revise AKAP guidelines
THE form required to determine eligibility for the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) will be modified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE).