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House committee on the welfare of children chairperson Barangay Health Wellness Party-list Representative Angelica Natasha Co said the Supreme Court guidelines on determining discernment of minors facing criminal cases “will be helpful to barangay officials and tanods, police officers, and social workers”. Co said the guidelines clarify the “misconception among the public and law enforcers […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III, who strongly opposed the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and voted against Republic Act 11935 rescheduling the elections to October 2023, welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision declaring the postponement of the elections as unconstitutional. “This decision validated my earlier stand that there was no compelling […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that it will intensify its physical apprehension and adjust the deployment of its traffic personnel on the ground after declaring that it will abide by the Supreme Court’s temporary restraining order (TRO) on the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). MMDA Acting Spokesperson and head of […]
Senator Pia Cayetano called it a victory for the future generation as she commended the Supreme Court (SC) ruling that upheld the validity of the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 9711 or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Act of 2009 and recognized the continued regulatory authority of the Department of Health (DOH) […]
“It’s important that our barangays are fully informed about the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition 2017-2022 as a framework for implementing solutions to lack of proper nutrition, and the boost that the Mandanas-Garcia ruling of the Supreme Court will have on local nutrition programs.” This was the statement of Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on […]
Senator Dick Gordon welcomed the appointment of Court of Appeals Associate Justice Japar Dimaampao as the second Muslim justice at the Supreme Court. Gordon, an ex-officio member of the Judicial and Bar Council, said he welcomes Dimaampao’s appointment which was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Muslim communities in the country. “Dimaampao will surely give an equal […]
A win for the people and for the police. This was stressed by Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles as he hailed the Supreme Court for issuing the guidelines on the use of body-worn cameras in serving search and arrest warrants, and explained how these would help ensure that police operations are above board and […]
Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte has called on local chief executives to speed up the crafting of their development plans that will lead to the full devolution of basic services and facilities from the national government (NGs) to their respective local government units (LGUs). Executive Order (EO) No. 138, issued by President Duterte last month, […]
“There is high anticipation among the mayors here in Northern Luzon for the implementation of the Mandanas ruling of the Supreme Court which expands the role of LGUs (local government units) in the delivery of basic services to constituents.” This was the statement of Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles who served as main speaker in the […]
As co-equal branches of government, the Senate’s support of the Supreme Court’s position against the spread of threats and killings of lawyers and judges will help keep them safe and alive which in turn will help keep ordinary citizens safe and alive, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. “Gusto lang nating ligtas at buhay ang lahat, mapa-abogado […]