Under Philippine law, the crime of plunder is committed when a government official acquires ill-gotten wealth of 50 million pesos ($862,000) or more from government funds through corrupt acts in combination with family or assoc...
Let's learn about some of the Philippine Customs Law: 01. Prohibited and Controlled Articles Illegal import of prohibited articles (such as marijuana, cocaine, other drugs, synthetic drugs, guns; Explosives and their accessories, simulated guns, obscene or immoral articles, fake or fake food or...
approval ratings more reuters file photo: philippines president ferdinand "bongbong" marcos jr. delivers a speech on the 126th founding anniversary of the philippines army at fort bonifacio, in taguig, philippines, march 22, 2023. reuters/eloisa lopez/file photo manila (reuters) - philippine ...
Aside from Bantag, Lapid had also strongly criticized former President Rodrigo Duterte, who oversaw a deadly crackdown on illegal drugs. Duterte ended his turbulent six-year term in June. Media watchdogs have condemned Mabasa’s killing, saying the attack underscores how deadly the Philippines rema...
That if the crime committed with the use of a loose firearm is penalized by the law with a maximum penalty which is equal to that imposed under the preceding section for illegal possession of firearms, the penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period shall he imposed in addition to the ...
MANILA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Philippine Police Chief Director General Ronald de la Rosa said Monday at least nine policemen have tested positive for illegal drugs out of the 2,405 during a series of test throughout the country. "This (high percentage of ratio and proportion) is alarming," ...
Sereno has earned the ire of President Rodrigo Duterte by speaking up for the respect of law and human rights at a time he has led a brutal crackdown on illegal drugs that has left thousands of suspects dead. {{#rendered}}{{/rendered}} ...
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine death toll from Typhoon Rai has crossed the 400 mark, the disaster agency said on Friday, as officials in some hard-hit provinces appealed for more supplies of food, water and shelter materials about two weeks after the storm struck. Rai was...
for illegal trade in drugs is, of course, understandable, even commendable,” Taylor tweeted. “But recent reports from the Philippines of summary executions of suspected offenders without trial or judicial process are deeply concerning and unacceptable to anyone who loves the rule of law.’’ ...
Three law enforcers and a government drug informant were killed in the heavy exchange of fire. Many people were trapped in the nearby mall by the gunbattle that closed the mall, jammed traffic and was witnessed by many residents, commuters and shoppers. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press...