SC sets guidelines for determining children's discernment in criminal acts
MANILA, Philippines — Children are not always assumed to have the ability to make sound judgments in criminal offenses, the Supreme Court (SC) said.
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Press Release - Gatchalian supports House measure seeking to ban POGOs
Senator Win Gatchalian said he supports a proposed House measure seeking to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) from operating in the country given the industry's persistent involvement in various criminalities.
Press Release - Tulfo bats for stricter penalties for drunk drivers
Senator Idol Raffy Tulfo filed a proposed measure calling for stricter penalties on driving under the influence of alcohol.
Boy, 14, dies in Russian roulette game
MANILA, Philippines — A 14-year-old boy died when his cousin shot him, reportedly during a game of Russian roulette, in Tondo, Manila on Thursday.
Canadian seller of suicide kits faces upgraded murder charges
MONTREAL, Canada — Canadian authorities have upgraded murder charges against a Canadian under investigation in several countries for allegedly selling suicide kits online, his lawyer said Friday.
2 ex-employees tagged in guard’s beheading
MANILA, Philippines — Police are preparing charges against two former employees of a car dealership where a guard was beheaded in Quezon City last month, an official said yesterday.
SC upholds homicide raps vs 4 cops
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld a resolution of the Office of the Ombudsman to charge only four of 21 police officers with homicide for the killing of Luis Bonifacio and his son Gabriel in a drug bust in 2016.
Crimes involving minor suspects on the rise in Baguio — 2023 Q4 report
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City Prosecutor Conrado Catral raised concern over the marked increase of minors being involved as suspects in various crimes in the city, citing records during the last quarter of 2023.