Pope urges more help for abuse victims far from Rome
Pope Francis urged more help for victims of clerical abuse in developing countries Friday as he welcomed new members of his commission to protect children, which has been beset by problems.
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Rep Abante tells EU lawmakers not to dangle trade pact in rights abuse probe
Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante told members of the European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights not to exploit the trade agreement to force the Philippines to allow its human rights probe.
Jesuits expand sanctions against priest after new claims
The Catholic order of Jesuits on Tuesday announced fresh restrictions against a Slovenian priest and world-renowned mosaic artist accused of sexual and psychological abuse, after receiving further complaints.
Tama na, sobra na! Raffy Tulfo calls for deployment ban to Kuwait as OFW abuse cases grow
Senator Raffy Tulfo said the country must seriously study imposing an employment ban to Kuwait following another case of an abused Filipino worker.
Catholic Jesuit order hit by priest abuse scandal
The Catholic Jesuit order, of which Pope Francis is a member, has been rocked by claims a prominent priest abused several women, a case raising questions about how the Church sanctions offenders.
Archdiocese seeks prayers for priests ‘who bear frailties that afflict us all’ amid abuse case
The Archdiocese of Tuguegarao has vowed to cooperate with authorities following the arrest of a priest over alleged sexual misconduct. It also sought prayers for priests “who bear frailties that afflict us all.”
WATCH | Marcos admin declares war vs online abuse of kids
The government is declaring a war against online child sexual exploitation and abuse, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday.
Gabriela seeks House probe on reported abuse in PHSA
Members of the Makabayan bloc led by Gabriela party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas have jointly filed a resolution seeking a congressional probe on the alleged multiple sexual, verbal, and emotional abuse committed against the students of the Philippine High School for the Arts in Los Baños, Laguna.
PBA party-list defends ‘ander de saya’ bill: ‘They too have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse’
PBA party-list Rep. Margarita Nograles on Tuesday defended her “ander de saya” bill from the position of the Gabriela party-list that no law is needed to protect husbands from their wives’ abuse.
Sara Duterte dedicates ‘opportunity to serve’ to victims of ‘terrorism, abuse, criminality, and bullying’
Vice President-elect Sara Duterte has dedicated her victory in the recently concluded election to the victims of “terrorism, abuse, criminality, and bullying.
