SC: Marital Infidelity Not a Crime Under VAWC Law
The Supreme Court clarifies that adultery is not a crime under RA 9262 unless it's used to inflict psychological violence. Read the landmark ruling details.
The Supreme Court clarifies that adultery is not a crime under RA 9262 unless it's used to inflict psychological violence. Read the landmark ruling details.
A 38-year-old mechanic, alias Ar-ar, is in jail after firing a gun during a confrontation stemming from a children's fight in Liloan. Police confirm no firearm documents were presented.
Mildred, a widow over 60, seeks advice after being denied a share in her late husband's ancestral home, which burned down. She asks Papa Joe for legal guidance on her family's rights. Read her story and the expert's response.
The Supreme Court rules that derogatory social media posts against a former partner constitute psychological violence under the Anti-VAWC Law, punishable by imprisonment. Learn the new legal guidelines.
A man was violently assaulted in front of his pregnant wife and child in San Fernando over an unpaid debt. The suspect surrendered after the video went viral. Police are preparing charges.
A 20-year-old unemployed man was arrested in Liloan, Cebu after allegedly punching his female neighbor while intoxicated on Christmas Day. Police report the unprovoked attack occurred in Purok Kalubian.
Hutch Enad Manugas, 43, surrendered to police after a video of him assaulting a motorist in front of the victim's child and pregnant partner went viral. Police are preparing physical injury and possible child abuse charges.
A 23-year-old man is in jail in Cebu after admitting to molesting a 7-year-old girl. The suspect, a lechon vendor, blamed online pornography for his actions. Read the full story.
A man's vacation to his girlfriend's family in Mindanao leads to a shocking discovery: a photo of his ex and a boy who looks just like him. He seeks advice on revealing the truth.
Two separate shooting incidents in Cebu on Christmas Day 2025 left three men dead. Police arrested a suspect in one case, while another remains under investigation. Read the latest updates.
A 12-year-old boy drowned in the Butuanon River in Mandaue City. His father demands an investigation as friends initially hid the truth. Read the full story.
A 43-year-old man, 'Bords,' shares his regret after his infidelity led his live-in partner to leave with their child. He seeks advice on parental rights and reconciliation. Expert guidance from Noy Kulas offers steps for legal and barangay intervention.
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City for allegedly stealing his intoxicated friend's phone worth P5,000 after an online gambling dispute. Read the full story.
A 54-year-old widow from Cebu sues her 28-year-old daughter for failing to repay a P500,000 business loan. The family conflict escalates to the barangay. Read Papa Joe's advice on handling money and family.
The DOH launches its Ligtas-Tigdas vaccination campaign in January 2025 to protect children against measles and rubella. Cases are up 29% in 2025. Learn the schedule and target age group.
A Cebu City man faces Attempted Parricide charges after attacking his wife with a hammer and chasing her with a bolo due to jealousy. Police recovered the weapons and made an arrest.
South Korea calls on Japan to fully implement its Unesco commitments to acknowledge forced Korean labor at the Sado gold mines. Read the latest on this historical dispute.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro warns of legal action against those selling children on porn sites or to foreigners. Cebu aims to be a safe province for every child.
The US Trade Representative warns of retaliatory measures against the EU for what it calls discriminatory regulations targeting American service providers. Read the full story.
A Davao Oriental prosecutor urges parents to monitor children's online activity vigilantly to combat Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OSAEC), which is now reaching remote areas.
A pastry-making workshop for parents of child laborers in Malita highlights economic empowerment's role in preventing abuse and strengthening family resilience. Learn how this initiative works.
Eleven Rotary Clubs in Pampanga delivered noche buena packs, meals, and gifts to undernourished children in Barangay Maliwalu, Bacolor, as part of an ongoing 120-day feeding program.
Davao Region officials call for integrating 'Digital Parenting' into Parent Effectiveness Services to empower parents against online child sexual abuse. Learn about the new mandate.
The Philippines FDA advises parents to inspect toy safety labels before buying gifts this Christmas. Key details include age grading and compliance info to prevent accidents.
A 69-year-old farmer is facing frustrated parricide charges after allegedly attacking his wife with a bolo in San Remigio, Cebu. The incident stemmed from a drunken argument.
A violent altercation at a Cebu City resto bar between a man and his ex-partner has resulted in a VAWC complaint. Get the full details on the incident and the legal consequences.
A house in Barangay Naalad, Naga City, Cebu was destroyed by fire on December 4, 2025. Two young children were left alone and rescued by a brave neighbor. Investigation points to faulty electrical wiring.
DSWD-Davao Region announces a significant decline in Violence Against Women and Children cases from 2023 to 2024. Officials credit grassroots advocacy and strengthened reporting mechanisms for the progress.
The Happy Animals Club challenges Davao City's statement on a planned public shelter, citing broken promises. The shelter faces eviction and needs ₱9 million to move 350 animals by year's end.
BARMM calls for impartial probe after 7 killed in North Cotabato land dispute clash. Chief Minister urges calm, due process amid conflicting accounts. Details inside.