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GMA Network
20 hours ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Robin Padilla files resolution seeking end to Sara Duterte impeachment proceedings
'Whereas, the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte is one such pending matter, and the consideration thereof is one such pending proceeding,' the resolution read. Senator Robin Padilla has filed a resolution seeking to declare as terminated the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. In his Senate Resolution 1371, Padilla said that the 19th Congress will adjourn sine die on Friday, June 13, and thus, "all pending matters and proceedings shall terminate upon the expiration of one (1) Congress." 'Whereas, the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte is one such pending matter, and the consideration thereof is one such pending proceeding,' the resolution read. '(F)rom all the foregoing, it is indubitably clear that the matter of the Articles of Impeachment against Vice-President Sara Zimmerman Duterte and its consideration by the present Senate cannot be fully accomplished by the expiration of the Nineteenth Congress on 30 June 2025, thereby resulting in its termination,' it added. Duterte was impeached by the House of Representatives on February 5, with over 200 lawmakers endorsing the complaint against her. She was accused of betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the constitution, graft and corruption, and other high crimes. –NB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Aktor PH, DGPI oppose Senate bill expanding MTRCB's mandate
The League of Filipino Actors (Aktor PH) and the Directors' Guild of the Philippines, Inc. (DGPI) released statements opposing Senate Bill No. 2805, also known as the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) Act. The bill, sponsored by Senator Robin Padilla, aims to update the MTRCB's charter by expanding its mandate to include streaming platforms in its regulatory powers. It was approved on third and final reading on Monday. In Aktor PH's statement Friday, it urged Congress to "halt" Senate Bill 2805 and lead a dialogue with the creative industry. Aktor PH chairman, Dingdong Dantes, also shared the statement on his Instagram Stories. "Any legislation that impacts freedom of expression, artistic integrity, and livelihood must be shaped with those who live and work in this space," Aktor PH said. While the group recognized existing provisions that protect creators, it affirmed its belief in "a self-regulating industry, where accountability is upheld from within, and reforms are made in genuine partnership with the community." According to Aktor PH, it supports safeguards against harm and exploitation "but not vague standards or sweeping controls" that risk suppressing voices and opportunities in the creative industry. "We urge our legislators to bring the industry to the table and begin again -- so that any regulatory framework truly protects, not polices, the creative space," Aktor PH said. On Wednesday, the DGPI also released a statement strongly opposing Senate Bill 2805. "In its Declaration of Policy, the proposed law deletes the current law's intentions for self-regulation of the film/TV industries and converts the MTRCB into a parens patriae (parent of the country), concentrating instead on its self-anointed role as guardian of public morals — a narrow reading of the State's protective function as it serves only those who find it convenient to yield their parental guardian duties to the MTRCB,' it said. According to the DGPI, it supports the classification of content to control minors' access and help guide parents on what their children may watch. However, it rejected "the bill's retention of the X--rating which bans exhibition of provocative or unorthodox content to adults who have the right to decide what they should or should not see." The group added that the proposed law "impinges on a struggling local film industry" and "would further destroy content creators' rights to free expression and viewers' rights to free access to expression." The DGPI also reiterated it is against the expansion of the MTRCB's mandate into the online streaming space because this space is considered "a private viewing experience" and not a public exhibition of content. Meanwhile, the MTRCB said on Thursday that it will "defer to the wisdom of our lawmakers" when it comes to Senate Bill 2805. "It is worth noting that the House of Representatives has yet to pass its version of the bill. So, it may continue into the next Congress where it will be subjected to deliberations and further discussions," the board said. According to the MTRCB, the amendments in the bill aim to create "mechanisms for cooperation with online streaming and online curated content providers (OCCs) and streaming videos on-demand (SVOD)." It also underscored that it "does not seek to rate or review" OCCs and SVODs covered by the amendments. "There is no prior constraint or a mandatory review before content is shown. Rather, the measure seeks to ensure that the State is not left helpless in addressing valid concerns and issues such as harmful online contents, particularly materials involving child abuse, exploitation, or voyeurism," said the MTRCB. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Why Duterte's diehard fans are carrying cardboard cut-outs around The Hague
It's morning in The Hague and Senator Robin Padilla is wandering around looking for a place to eat – while carrying a life-size full-colour cardboard cut-out of Rodrigo Duterte Settling down at an outdoor cafe, the Filipino political partisan props the standee beside him. The cardboard image of the former president depicts him seated, wearing dark glasses and a T-shirt. Padilla, president of the Duterte-controlled PDP Laban party, snaps a photo for his social media account. To some, this scene may appear surreal – but not to the other Filipinos nearby, who are arriving in town with their own standees in tow. In one video, a middle-aged Filipino woman rides a speeding tram while clutching a Duterte standee. She glances back at the bemused passengers, smiles and says earnestly: 'This is our president.' Duterte, 80, is being held at the International Criminal Court 's detention centre in Scheveningen, The Hague's seaside resort district. He is set to face trial this year for crimes against humanity related to his administration's 'war on drugs'. Senator Robin Padilla having a 'breakfast meeting' with Rodrigo Duterte's standee in The Hague. Photo: Facebook/Robin Padilla
Filipino Times
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Marcos signs law mandating immediate burial of Filipino Muslims in accordance with Islamic rites
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act No. 12160, a measure requiring the proper and immediate burial of deceased Filipino Muslims in observance of Islamic traditions. The new law affirms the State's recognition of the right of Filipino Muslims to lay their dead to rest promptly—specifically, before the next call to prayer—as mandated by Islamic customs. 'To this end, the State shall require that proper and immediate burial of the bodies of dead Muslims must be observed in accordance with Islamic rites,' the law states. Under Section 3 of RA 12160, Muslim burials must take place as soon as possible—even without a death certificate at the time. However, the individual who conducted the burial or a next of kin must report the death within 30 days to the local health officer, who will then issue the death certificate and determine the cause of death. In the absence of a health officer or their representative, the death must be reported to the Office of the Mayor, which will then facilitate the issuance of the certificate—unless there is forensic interest in the remains. In such cases, the family must first be informed before any examination by law enforcement can proceed. The law also requires that the certificate be submitted to the local civil registrar within 30 days for registration. To uphold this right, hospitals, clinics, funeral homes, morgues, detention centers, and similar facilities are now mandated to release Muslim cadavers within 24 hours for burial in accordance with Islamic practices. The body must be wrapped in white cloth, placed in a leak-proof bag or wooden box, and properly sealed. Importantly, institutions are prohibited from withholding the release of a cadaver due to unpaid hospital bills or other related fees. The family may instead issue a promissory note or agree to a payment arrangement. Violators—individuals or institutions—who delay or refuse the release of Muslim cadavers for unjustifiable reasons, including non-payment of dues, face penalties ranging from one to six months in jail, fines of ₱50,000 to ₱100,000, or both. If the violator is a corporation or similar entity, the responsible officers will be held accountable. Senator Robin Padilla, who sponsored the measure in the Senate, hailed the enactment of the law as a 'triumph for Muslims,' calling it a simple yet meaningful step forward in respecting Islamic customs in the country.
