In People v Mateo in 2004, the Supreme Court says 71.77% of death penalty verdicts handed by lower courts were wrong. The SC reduced the sentences to life imprisonment and, even, acquittal. Camille Elemia @CamilleElemia Published 9:00 PM, December 03, 2016 Updated 10:44 PM, December 03, 2016 MANILA, Philippines –…
Makiisa, Makibahagi, Makilahok! Pamayanan ng Pag-ibig: Buhay na Ugnayan ni Kristo (Community of Love: A Living Relationship with Christ) “The new evangelizers are called to walk first on this Way that is Christ, to make others know the beauty of the Gospel that gives life. And on this Way, one…
WACOM IV – Philippines (January 16-20, 2017) Over-all Theme: COMMUNION IN MERCY, MISSION FOR MERCY (CALLED BY MERCY, SENT FOR MERCY) Throughout salvation history God is experienced as eternal and unending mercy (Psalm 86:15). He is a helper who gives his people hope. His merciful power is benevolent, and makes a faithful and enduring commitment. In the formation of Israel, the…
A Statement In Support of the 3rd Round of GRP-NDFP Formal Peace Talks The Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP)* enjoins the Filipino people and the international community to support the forthcoming third round of formal peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National…
Posted by: Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility Posted on: July 22, 2016, 6:19 pm Updated on: September 12, 2016, 3:28 pm AMONG THE first bills filed in the House of Representatives of the 17th Congress was House Bill No. 002 of Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez and Capiz Rep. Fredenil…
Published January 15, 2017, 12:10 AM by Manila Bulletin by Christina I. Hermoso and Mars W. Mosqueda, Jr. Devotees to the Santo Niño from different parts of the country celebrate today the Feast of the Child Jesus, which is traditionally marked with festive rites and grand processions. In Manila, 33 fiesta…
Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) recognizes the accomplishments of the Duterte administration as it completed its first 6 months in office. Particularly on the environment sector, reforms that were introduced by President Duterte and DENR Sec. Gina Lopez are unprecedented. Suspension of ten mining companies that were violating environmental laws and…
Agham National | Bulatlat.com | January 7, 2017 When Rodrigo Duterte became president in mid-2016, many were confident that he would bring about genuine change in the country. Included in these hopefuls are the science and technology community, positive that his administration would cease the passive path on tackling scientific…
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