Rappler's latest stories on Philippine law
SC strikes off PhilSAT as required nat'l law school entrance test
Some powers of the Legal Education Board (LEB) are also declared as unconstitutional
SC tackles: Should national law school entrance test PhilSAT be removed?
Justice Leonen raises the concern that the nationwide test under the control of the State may infringe on academic freedom
MISLEADING: 'Midterm legislative achievements' of Aquino, Duterte
Counting only landmark laws and laws of national significance, both presidents have an almost equal number: at least 57 for Duterte and 58 for Aquino
Senate approves bill strengthening disease surveillance, reporting
Senate Bill 2186 seeks to amend Republic Act 3573 or the Law on Reporting of Communicable Diseases
Plebiscite, preamble, PH laws among last issues at Bangsamoro bicam
(UPDATED) Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri misses his target to finalize the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law on Tuesday, July 17, because of issues raised by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission
P72B yearly for Bangsamoro region if BBL passed
Senators also assure local government units that their Internal Revenue Allotment would be retained
Jose Maria Hofileña is new Ateneo Law School dean
In his memorandum to the Ateneo community announcing Jose Maria Hofileña's appointment, university president Father Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ, points out the special mission of lawyers and law students in the era of fake news
Duterte on same-sex marriage: 'We can change the law'
'Ako gusto ko, same-sex marriage,' President Rodrigo Duterte says in his speech during a gathering of the LGBT community in Davao City
Netizens celebrate the signing of the Free Education bill into law
Less than an hour before the news broke out SUCs tops the trending list in the Philippines
To have professional licenses renewed under new rules in PH, here's the cost
Professionals would have to shell out thousands worth of extra cash when they renew their license every 3 years
Progress in Congress? Duterte's legislative agenda in 1st year
President Rodrigo Duterte does not lag far behind most of his predecessors when it comes to laws passed during their first year in office
LIST: Passers: 2017 Philippine Law School Admission Test
A total of 6 575 out of 8 074 pass the first ever Philippine Law School Admission Test
81.43% pass first national law school entrance test PhilSAT
For 2017 law schools that intend to accept non passers of the Philippine Law School Admission Test will have to submit a justification to the Legal Education Board
News Briefs: March 24, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Friday March 24
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 23, 2017
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17th Congress of the Philippines: Will laws remain unfunded?
The Congress that has made the most number of empty promises so far is the 15th Congress How will the 17th Congress fare?
Proponents hope to pass anti-discrimination bill in 17th Congress
The bill that seeks to end discrimination in the Philippines faces strong opposition in the Lower House
Legal forum on startups runs until July
The first legal forum was conducted on June 15 and will continue with two more sessions on June 29 and July 6
Beyond the numbers: How Aquino fueled the economy
President Aquino s economic legacy lies in finally allowing the private sector to flourish while planting the seeds for future generations to enjoy
Legal fora on startups to start June 15
Find out more about Philippine laws for startups
Advocates to Duterte: Don't imprison parents of street kids
Do you agree that parents of unattended minors mostly street children loitering the streets from 10 pm to 5 am should be imprisoned?
[Dash of SAS] Love and sex advice from the Pope
Many of the laws in the Philippines are based on the love and sex advice dispensed by the Church says sex and gender columnist Ana Santos
Billions of pesos spent on 'pre-campaign' ads
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago is the sole presidential bet who did not spend hundreds of millions of pesos on pre campaign ads
The streets that haunt Filipino women
In Quezon City alone 3 in 5 women are sexually harassed at least once in their lifetime as of February 2016 What counts as sexual harassment in the streets and how do you take action?
Women's 'dignity kits' now mandatory during disasters
The dignity kit contains women s personal care items such as toiletries undergarments sanitary napkins and a malong
PODCAST: There's an HIV law in the PH?
About two decades ago former president Fidel V Ramos gifted the Asia Pacific HIV community with an HIV law
Aquino signs law for Sangguniang Kabataan reforms
Lawmakers say the SK Reform Act is the first law with an anti political dynasty provision
Senate approves bill for 100-day maternity leave
A measure granting more days for maternity leave is approved on third and final reading
PODCAST: Annulment 101
Where do broken hearts go? To court? Let s talk about annulment in the Philippines
FAST FACTS: Philippine Bar examination
(UPDATED) The highest percentage of exam passers was in 1954 with 75.17 percent, while the lowest was in 1999 with 16.59%
Make hunger and nutrition an election issue
The National Nutrition Council advises the public to look out for candidates who include food and nutrition security in their agenda
Why do Filipinos need a mental health law?
In a country mired by various problems advocates fear that the government will put mental health on the back burner
Advocates push for comprehensive PH mental health law
The Philippines is home to over 100 million Filipinos yet there are only 690 psychiatrists and around 1 000 nurses working in psychiatric care
Poe: Why no implementation of free mobile disaster alerts?
Why are we making laws and then abandoning their implementation? Senator Grace Poe asks
How to curb 'laglag-bala' modus and airport extortion
Under the current system a crooked cop can ruin an innocent person s life just by saying I found something
The reality of abortion in the Philippines
Permitting restrictions on women’s right to decide their own bodies perpetuate discrimination against women and inequality of women in law
Same-sex couples denied marriage in QC, vows battle not over
The move is in support of lawyer Jesus Falcis Supreme Court petition for marriage equality in the Philippines
Hungry for justice: Harsh realities of child abuse
Authorities have vital questions to answer and all of us must challenge politicians and corporations everywhere and act to end such crimes and do justice for the children
The long road to an LGBT anti-discrimination law
This is a story about the Filipino people s struggle for genuine equality and acceptance amid a culture of hate and holiness
Aquino's response to climate change: Action or inaction?
Ma’am sana makarating itong kwento ko sa mga tao para may gawin na sila
What's wrong with Philippine cops?
A retired law enforcement specialist with the US Air Force who is now based in the Philippines discusses what s fundamentally wrong with the way our policemen think
Child-led groups push to end corporal punishment
How do you discipline your children?
Veejay Floresca: Lift Valkyrie’s ban on 'crossdressers'
Top fashion designer and transgender rights advocate Veejay Floresca challenges a high end bar s no cross dressing policy after being denied entry
Death by stigma: Problems with post-abortion care
Some women who experience abortion complications would rather suffer in silence than experience discrimination in the hands of authorities
PODCAST: Can Mary Jane Veloso still be saved?
She narrowly escaped death Will the courts rule in her favor?
Should abortion for rape victims be legalized in PH?
The Philippines should repeal its laws that punish women and girls who have undergone abortions as a matter of public policy to save women’s lives
Isn't it time to legalize abortion in the PH?
It s unfortunate that the abortions that happen in the Philippines are unsafe a far cry from the rest of the world
PODCAST: Non-monogamy, aye or nay?
Curious? Even if you are against non monogamy why not give this week’s podcast a try? You can even argue against some of the points raised
Divorce: Yes, we need to talk about it
Divorce – it s on the country’s big bad shelf alongside same sex marriage abortion sexuality education and other rights and services readily accessed in other countries
My partner got one over me so I need your help
An American who fell in love with the Philippines narrates his harrowing experiencing getting into business with a partner he thought was also a friend
