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SC eases courtroom trauma for child witnesses through remote testimony, recorded interviews

Revised rules allow children to testify through videoconferencing and use recorded interviews as evidence, reducing repeated retelling of abuse while protecting the rights of the accused. MANILA (November 5) —...

P41 Wage Hike Approved for Soccsksargen Workers: What It Means for You and Your Family

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (November 5) — Local workers across Soccsksargen are set to receive a welcome boost in...

Ombudsman suspends 8 DPWH officials over alleged Surigao road project anomalies

₱80.61-million road project was reportedly only 65% to 70% complete despite government records showing full completion and payment BUTUAN...

Bukidnon solar project: ₱750-M investment raises questions on land, livelihoods and community costs

As AboitizPower pursues a 191-MW solar and battery storage facility in Manolo Fortich, residents stand to gain from...

BARMM shifts to merit-based screening for top government posts

New selection process under the regular parliamentary government introduces a layer of scrutiny in appointing ministry heads and...
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School violence exposes gaps in protection, formation and accountability

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (September 21)  — When violence enters a school, the immediate questions are usually about security: Who brought the weapon? Who...

Nearly 10 tons of trash hauled from Zamboanga waters in coastal cleanup

ZAMBOANGA CITY  (September 21) — More than 3,600 volunteers hauled nearly 10 metric tons of garbage from coastal and waterway areas across the Zamboanga...

Five-year barangay terms: P30B savings, but what will communities pay?

MANILA  (September 21) — Extending barangay officials' terms from four to five years could save the government about P30 billion in election costs, but...

Counselor shortage puts spotlight on schools’ ability to prevent violence

MANILA  (September 21) — The deadly shooting at a South Cotabato high school has renewed scrutiny of whether Philippine schools have enough mental health...

Army, MNLF seek faster response to prevent local disputes from turning violent

LUUK, Sulu (September 21) — Army and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) leaders have agreed to strengthen direct communication and joint monitoring in Sulu,...

Lorenzo Magno Wants Davao Students to Have Quality Education—Without the Price Tag

DAVAO CITY (September 21) —At 28, Lorenzo Raphael L. Magno is already carrying a responsibility that comes with both a family name and...
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