MANILA (Reuters) - A bill to raise the minimum age of sexual consent in the Philippines from 12 to 16 has moved closer towards becoming law, after senators approved it its final reading. The bill aims to protect children from rape and other forms of sexual abuse and was b...
Guo's case, which has shed light on criminal activity in the mostly Chinese-backed online casino industry in the Philippines, gained national attention after a senator questioned whether she was born in the Philippines, suggesting she could even be a Chinese "asset", an ...
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has issued a subpoena against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) head Apollo Quiboloy to compel him to attend an investigation into allegations of rape and forcing church members to beg or sell goods on the streets to fund his lifestyle. Senate President Juan Mi...
At a Senate hearing earlier this month, Tillerson, calling Russia a "danger" to the United States, said he favored maintaining U.S. sanctions against Moscow. "Russia today poses a danger, but it is not unpredictable in advancing its own interests," said Tillerson. "Our NATO allies are righ...
Services Committeestablecoin Bill. However, there was significant animosity from Democrats during the debate. Politico reported last month that changes have been made to the draft Bill and that the House was close to bipartisan agreement.Federal Reserve Chair acknowledgedas much in a hearing last ...