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Philippine groups call for ‘positive’ parenting approach

The proposed measure is “geared towards a more holistic and inclusive approach involving parents and caregivers”

Japan uses economic assistance to avoid the comfort women issue

"The Philippines had breached its obligations under CEDAW given the extreme severity of gender-based violence suffered by the victims"

Pope Francis holds private meeting with Portuguese abuse victims

Bruni has specifically said the meeting took place “in an atmosphere of intense listening and lasted over an hour”.

UP workers condemn demolition of guards’ camp

The guards put up their camp in 2022 when they launched a campaign against the private agency they said had been refusing to pay their wages

A closer look into the urban resistance in Myanmar

Massive rallies opposed the junta and a civil disobedience movement emerged against the military dictatorship immediately after the coup

Autopsy: Ericson Acosta injured way before fatal shots, after he already...

Fortun underscored that Acosta’s wound from the left side of the torso was probably fired when he was already dead

True faith stands strong despite clerical child abuse

The real faith of laypeople and true Christians will not be shaken no matter what scandal of child abuse by corrupt clergy is revealed

SPOTLIGHT: Babies sold on Facebook as Philippine gov’t struggles to improve...

Facebook pages selling Filipino babies continue to proliferate despite efforts to stop the illegal trade online

Hong Kong cases expose shortcomings of gov’t interventions to protect OFWs...

"Governments are aware of the problem, but advocacy groups say regulations and enforcement are not enough."

World Vision report exposes child labor in beauty product supply chains

The report warned that an estimated 140 million children will still be trapped in child labor by 2025, if measures are not taken seriously

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