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Here are some of the online safe spaces for those who experienced any form of sexual harassment.
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Here's a list of institutions and organizations offering free online counseling for people affected by the coronavirus pandemic
Even with BCDA repayment, New Clark Sports hub still a joint venture – OGCC
The BCDA 'contributed the usufruct of its property to the joint venture agreement under the contract, thus, it is clearly not a Build-Operate-and-Transfer project,' says the OGCC
Ex-OGCC chief refutes 'go signal' for New Clark sports hub
Rudolf Jurado says his contract review subjected the joint venture agreement on the New Clark sports facilities to 'a condition'
OGCC chief downplays predecessor's New Clark City red flags
OGCC Chief Elpidio Vega says the contract review issued by former chief Rudolf Jurado even 'gave the go signal' for the project to push through
How BCDA's multi-billion New Clark deal slipped through
Conclusion: EXCLUSIVE: The favorable legal opinion of the OGCC being cited by BCDA was issued only in October 2018 – 8 months after the deal was already signed, skirting several rules, including BCDA's own guidelines
OGCC flagged non-bidding of BCDA's New Clark sports facilities
Part 2: EXCLUSIVE: The OGCC raises red flags during a contract review. The BCDA, however, says it has an OGCC opinion that affirms the legality of the agreement.
Robert Mueller to testify in U.S. Congress on Russia probe
The former US special counsel agrees to testify in public on July 17 about his report into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election
Federal watchdog: White House should sack Trump aide Conway
The White House swiftly responds by calling the process 'blatantly unfair' and demands the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) retract its 'outrageous' recommendation
Mueller criticized Barr's depiction of Russia probe
The Washington Post says Special Counsel Robert Mueller's letter to Bill Barr complained that the attorney general's memo 'did not fully capture the context, nature and substance of this office's work and conclusions'
Timeline: Every bombshell in the Russia investigation
Here are key dates in the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US election
Special Counsel Robert Mueller's toll: 6 top Trump aides (so far)
Since May 2017, when he took over the investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 US election , Robert Mueller has filed charges against 6 former senior aides and associates of Trump
Special counsel disputes explosive report on Trump lawyer testimony
"BuzzFeed's description of specific statements to the Special Counsel's Office, and characterization of documents and testimony obtained by this office, regarding Michael Cohen's Congressional testimony are not accurate," spokesman Peter Carr said in a statement.
[ANALYSIS | Deep Dive] Does the President really need so many lawyers?
Because the burden of the presidency is heavy, with multifarious demands all having legal implications and consequences, the President is expected to secure the best legal advice available
Duterte appoints Elpidio Vega as government corporate counsel
Vega was among the 5 OGCC officials who the Commission on Audit said received excessive allowances in 2017 from government corporation clients
Trump admits Donald Jr met with Russian lawyer at Trump Tower
This is Trump's most direct acknowledgement that the motive for the June 2016 meeting was to get dirt on Hillary Clinton
Sacked OGCC chief Jurado compares self to Calida: I refused allowances
Both the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel and the Office of the Solicitor General have been flagged by state auditors for their officials who received excess allowances in 2017
Duterte certifies BBL as urgent, LTFRB on Grab, COA on OGCC | Evening wRap
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READ: Sacked gov't corporate counsel Rudolf Jurado's letter to Duterte
Hours before he gets fired, Rudolf Jurado sends President Rodrigo Duterte a letter defending himself from 'false news' being spread about him, allegedly by lawyers in his office receiving questionable allowances
Duterte fires Gov't Corporate Counsel Rudolf Jurado
(3rd UPDATE) President Rodrigo Duterte cites Government Corporate Counsel Rudolf Philip Jurado's decision to favor the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone in a legal opinion as his reason for firing the official
Trouble in OGCC? Chief Jurado hits lawyers with 'secret' allowances
Days before lawyers in his office accused him of corrupt acts, Government Corporate Counsel Rudolf Philip Jurado sent a memo to the justice department and Malacañang about the extra compensation that the lawyers receive from OGCC clients
Gov't corporate counsel resists being put under SolGen Calida
Government Corporate Counsel Rudolf Philip Jurado says his office and the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) have always found themselves on ‘opposing ends’
Panelo grilled on withdrawal from International Criminal Court
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Panelo claims President Duterte 'doesn't have to consult' anyone about this because he 'is the chief architect of foreign policy'
Ex-Trump campaign aide Gates pleads guilty to conspiracy, lying
Rick Gates is the 3rd former Trump aide to agree to cooperate in exchange for reduced charges by Special Counsel Robert Mueller
Ex-Trump aide paid European politicians for Ukraine lobby
The indictment says Paul Manafort retained the so-called Hapsburg Group of onetime politicians to 'take positions favorable to Ukraine, including by lobbying the United States'
Most erring cops have family problems – Napolcom
They include cops who belong to broken families, says Napolcom Vice Chairman Rogelio Casurao
Ombudsman Morales' defiance opens her to sanctions – Panelo
Until a court declares President Rodrigo Duterte's order as a violation of the Constitution, this is 'presumed to be valid and legal,' says Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo
Chief State Counsel Ricardo Paras passes away
'We mourn the the sudden demise of Chief State Counsel Ricardo "Dickie" Paras III this morning,' says Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre
No compromise deal with Marcoses yet, Malacañang says
Presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo says the response to lawyer Oliver Lozano regarding a draft document on the matter is only a matter of courtesy
Ex-Trump aide Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying about Russia links
(UPDATED) The 58-year-old Michael Flynn is the most senior figure indicted in special prosecutor Robert Mueller's sprawling investigation into Russian interference in last year's election
NUJP calls out Duterte’s legal counsel for ‘lechery and misogyny’
In an interview with journalists Karin Wenger and Ana Santos, Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo says he is ‘better in bed’ and that ‘I fuck like an 18-year old’
Pets for mental wellness: How dogs play a role in healing, therapy
More than just the warm, fuzzy feelings that dogs bring, therapy dogs can help put patients at ease and encourage them to be more open to the treatment process
Panelo hits Ombudsman exec for 'disclosing' Duterte bank records
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo warns Overall Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Carandang that this could mean administrative sanctions
Rappler Talk: Ramon Magsaysay Awardee on healing the wounds of war
MovePH editor talks to Gethsie Shanmugam one of the awardees of the prestigious 2017 Ramon Magsaysay Awards on Wednesday night August 30
Gov't corporate counsel hits bill making SolGen 'superior' to DOJ
Government Corporate Counsel Rudolf Jurado claims HB 5233 will also increase the Solicitor General s budget from the current P600 million to P1 3 billion
Calida wants PCGG, OGCC functions under him
Solicitor General Jose Calida says the consolidation of legal functions under his office would result in a leaner cleaner government bureaucracy
EU and PH, GDP growth, Mueller | Midday wRap
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Robin Padilla's lawyer appointed as government corporate counsel
The government corporate counsel is the primary law office of government owned and controlled corporations and their subsidiaries
House leaders want SolGen to go after ill-gotten wealth, oversee GOCCs
HB 5233 also seeks to remove the Office of the Solicitor General as an attached agency of the Department of Justice and instead put it under the Office of the President
Ombudsman, Panelo, Flynn | Midday wRap
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Alvarez to file bill moving OGCC, PCGG under SolGen
Eh walang pinapanalong kaso I have to be blunt about it says Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez when asked why he wants to put the two agencies under the Office of the Solicitor General
Drilon hits Panelo on martial law: Review some more
I think it is time that Atty Panelo review basic legal principles to avoid issuing erroneous and reckless statements says Senate President Pro Tempore Franklin Drilon
Panelo, Dureza praise SC verdict on Arroyo
President Duterte s chief legal counsel reacts to the acquittal of former president Gloria Arroyo
Panelo is now Duterte's chief legal counsel
Ernie Abella will replace Salvador Panelo as presidential spokesperson
Appeals court junks Philippine Heart Center's tax exemption bid
This is despite the hospital s argument that if the facility is seized by the Quezon City government the operations of the hospital might be left to untrained hands
Who is newly-appointed SC Justice Alfredo Caguioa?
(UPDATED) The Supreme Court names Justice Secretary Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa the 174th Associate Justice appointed to the Supreme Court. Get to know more about him.
Families of slain cops to receive counseling, aid
2nd UPDATE Aside from psychosocial counseling the families will also get education and livelihood assistance
CHR: Uphold VIP inmates' right to counsel, family visits but...
CHR chair Loretta Ann Rosales says these rights must be processed within a framework where the collective right of the Filipino people to security must equally be protected
#AfterYolanda: Saved twice by man's best friend
A year after super typhoon Haiyan an NGO worker revisits a boy and the dogs who saved him from death and despair
Counselors, breastfeeding moms: The A-team
Breastfeeding isn’t instinctive It’s a learned skill that requires practice observation and support
