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MANILA, Philippines — Families of victims of extrajudicial killings and advocates of human rights have urged the Supreme Court (SC) to revoke former president Rodrigo Duterte’s license to practice law, arguing that he has violated the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability and engaged in conduct unbecoming of a lawyer.
WASHINGTON, United States — TikTok disconnected access to its users in the United States late Saturday shortly before a national ban on the app was to take effect, with President-elect Donald Trump unable to intervene until he takes office.
WASHINGTON, United States — TikTok has pledged to "go dark" in the United States on Sunday, threatening access for 170 million app users without 11th-hour guarantees from the government, as President-elect Donald Trump says he is considering a reprieve -- after he takes office.
Sen. Grace Poe said the absence of a law should not result in the loss of jobs of over 60,000 motorcycle riders in the country.
The US House of Representatives recently passed the Laken Riley Act, with support from both Republicans and Democrats. The Senate will now vote on the measure and, if passed, it will be signed into law. It is named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student who was murdered by an illegal immigrant who was in the US unlawfully after having previously been apprehended by Border Patrol but released into the US.
MANILA, Philippines — With no end in sight to China’s aggressive actions in regional waters which it supports with disinformation, neighboring nations and allies that follow the rule of law should respond by further strengthening their cooperation and partnerships.
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang yesterday announced new appointees in the National Prosecution Service, which prosecutes cases involving violations of penal laws.
MANILA, Philippines — More than a year after its passage in the House of Representatives, a bill which aims to prevent adolescent pregnancies as well as institutionalize protection for adolescent parents is being questioned by Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, who wants it recalled and subjected to further scrutiny for being “deceptive.”
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — "I almost, like, don't know how to define myself without TikTok," content creator Ayman Chaudhary sighed, reflecting the consternation of millions over US authorities' scheduled banning Sunday of the hugely popular app.