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WEB1 day ago · September 26, 2024, 2:50 pm. MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that it will recall police escorts who have relatives running in the May 2025 elections back to their respective units. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said this is part of efforts to shield police officers from partisan politics.
Duterte signs bill raising age of sexual consent to 16
WEBMar 7, 2022 · President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo). MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed into law a bill raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16.. Republic Act (RA) No. 11648, signed by Duterte on March 4, amends RA 3815 or the Revised Penal Code and RA 7610 or the Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.
House approves absolute divorce bill on final reading
WEBMay 22, 2024 · MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on the third and final reading a bill reinstituting absolute divorce in the country. With 131 affirmative votes, 109 negative votes, and 20 abstentions, the chamber passed House Bill (HB) 9349, or the proposed Absolute Divorce Act. Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, author of the bill, said ...
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WEB3 days ago · September 26, 2024, 8:58 pm. MANILA – Authorities have arrested a woman who introduced herself as an intelligence officer and has been roaming around the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Unit (AVSEU) said on Thursday. In an interview with the Philippine….
DepEd launches MATATAG Curriculum to address basic education …
WEBAug 10, 2023 · The DepEd announced that the MATATAG Curriculum will be implemented in SY 2024-2025 for Kindergarten, Grades 1, 4, and 7. In SY 2025-2026, Grades 2, 5, and 8 will be under the new curriculum with Grades 3, 6, and 9 in SY 2026-2027. Grade 10 learners will join them on SY 2027-2028. (PNA)
Navigating the landscape of jeepney modernization
WEBJan 6, 2024 · Navigating the landscape of jeepney modernization. January 6, 2024, 9:37 am. On Dec. 31, 2023, the provisional authorities that allow individual operators to ply the traditional jeepneys expired. However, this was extended for another month, or until Jan. 31, 2024. This is the second extension when the same expired on June 30, 2023.
List of laws protecting women in PH | Philippine News Agency
WEBMar 5, 2019 · And in light of the National Women’s Month celebration, here is a list of laws covering Filipino women’s rights in the Philippines: 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law. Signed into law on February 2019 by President Rodrigo Duterte, Republic Act 11210 or the Expanded Maternity Leave Law extends …
Registered voters can now access Comelec’s precinct finderwebsite
WEBApr 22, 2022 · MANILA – Registered voters may now check their actual polling precincts before election day. This as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday made the Precinct Finder accessible to the public for the first time since 2016. Filipinos may now check the details of their voter registration…
Palace releases list of holidays for 2022 - Philippine News Agency
WEBOct 29, 2021 · The following days are declared as holidays for 2022: Regular Holidays. January 1 (Saturday) – New Year’s Day. April 9 (Saturday) – Araw ng Kagitingan. April 14 – Maundy Thursday. April 15 – Good Friday. May 1 (Sunday) – Labor Day. June 12 (Sunday) – Independence Day. August 29 (last Monday of August) – National Heroes Day.