Lawmaker seeks stiffer penalties, including death vs. sexual assault

SENATOR ROBINHOOD Padilla filed a bill on Monday seeking to impose heavier penalties against sexual assault, and make the offense punishable by death under aggravating circumstances.

Young people in the Philippines invited to make their voices heard in nationwide U-Report poll, ahead of Summit of the Future

YOUNG PEOPLE between 13 and 24 years old in the Philippines are invited to join the latest U-Report poll on what they think about their prospects for the future. They can click in this link: http://m.me/UReportPhilippines?text=KINABUKASAN, or search U-Report Philippines on Facebook Messenger and enter the word “Kinabukasan” to complete the poll.

1.3M children in BARMM to get vax amid surge of measles cases

OVER 1.3 million children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will benefit from a free immunization drive from April 1 to 12 amid the surge in measles cases.

DOH to procure at least 800K vaccine doses to fight pertussis

THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) is procuring at least 800,000 vaccine doses to prevent the further spread of pertussis.

DOH urges vaccination vs. measles, pertussis as cases rise

THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) is encouraging the public to take part in its immunization campaign against vaccine-preventable diseases as cases of measles and pertussis are on the rise.

Bajaus finally get birth certificates

SOME 287 Sama Bajaus have finally received their birth certificates through the efforts of the Bongao local government in Tawi-Tawi province, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Children’s Fund.