Same-sex couples can co-own property: Philippine apex court
In a decision promulgated on Feb. 5, the high court’s Second Division said same-sex couples are covered by the Family Code, particularly Article 148, which governs the property…
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Domestic abuse linked to student dropout rates in the Philippines
A study found and provided “compelling evidence” about the connection between early exposure to parental violence and educational outcomes among adolescents.
Philippines’ audit commission flags health department over expired, expiring drugs worth millions
Maintaining excessive supplies would also entail additional costs on the part of the government in terms of manpower and warehouse space—both resources that “could have been…
Ralliers reject junta, ouster moves vs Philippine President Marcos
As thousands massed at the People Power Monument in Quezon City, Metro Manila, organisers of the Trillion Peso March 2.0 prohibited any call on the Armed Forces of the Philippines…
Philippines’ pork barrel scam postmortem: Big fish mostly getting away
According to University of the Philippines constitutional law professor Paolo Tamase, one of the biggest and most “critical” lessons that must be learned from the Priority…
ICC visitors barred from sharing talks with Philippine ex-president Duterte: VP Sara
The Vice President is still in The Hague for a scheduled visit to her father. The visit was also joined by all her siblings: Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte, acting Davao City Mayor…
Scholarships in 4 Philippine schools offered to Myanmar refugees
At present, there are 31 Burmese scholars in the Philippines studying in four universities.
Philippine schools open amid familiar woes
Perennial problems include classroom shortages and inclement weather.
832 public schools in the Philippines delay opening due to Typhoon Gaemi
The decision to postpone their school opening is to allow the rehabilitation and cleanup of affected facilities.
Three Dutertes target Senate; youngest eyes presidency next- VP Sara
She spoke of the plans of her Davao City-based political household in an ambush interview on Tuesday, a week after she stepped down as education secretary.