Rappler's latest stories on ethics
[OPINION] The ethics of stealing during the coronavirus pandemic
'Why does Thomas Aquinas believe that taking another's property, whether openly or secretly, is morally acceptable in extremely rare but ominously not unreal circumstances?'
'Shocking' animal welfare violations uncovered at U.S. government labs
In one incident, a dog sustains skin burns from an electric blanket used because the procedure room was too cold
Dogs rescued from Taal eruption going to foster homes – PETA
At least 132 animals are rescued by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals amid the Taal Volcano eruption
Ethical veganism is a protected belief – UK judge
This means that 'ethical veganism' is protected under the UK's anti-discrimination laws
QC youth innovation program to grant advocates on community projects
PRESS RELEASE: Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership opens applications for their youth grant program until November 30
China pushes higher 'moral quality' for its citizens
The texts urge citizens to avoid pornography and vulgarity online, and follow correct etiquette when raising the flag or singing the national anthem
Man-eating tiger shot dead in India after massive hunt
Disputes erupt after the tiger's killing as media reports say it was shot in Yavatmal forest with no attempt to tranquilize her
Lawmaker faces ethics complaint for using gluta drip at House
'We believe that the public deserve no less than upstanding public officials and not people who make a mockery of our government,' says Pinoy Aksyon for Governance and Environment in its complaint against MATA Representative Tricia Velasco Catera
LIVE: House ethics and privileges panel holds special meeting on Bertiz controversies
Watch the special meeting on Wednesday, October 3
House ethics probe looms over lawmaker John Bertiz
If no outside party files an ethics complaint against ACTS-OFW Representative John Bertiz, House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez says lawmakers themselves will trigger the probe
The 7-point science of why we forget our 'dark' past
Ever heard of 'unethical amnesia'?
PCOO tells officials, employees: 'Be mindful' of social media posts
Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy issues the memo to all Presidential Communications Operations Office personnel over a week after the controversial federalism video of fellow official Mocha Uson
How families in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija's poor village got homes, education
For a year at the start of her term, then-mayor Gloria Congco did the rounds of private firms, non-profit organizations, and international institutions, presenting the needs of the remote sitio of Saint Joseph
Do Bong Go’s donations, billboards violate government ethics code?
The presidential aide gives away an ambulance, branded shoes, and smartphones – all from private supporters. His face and name are displayed in giant and expensive billboards. Is he violating any rules?
FACT CHECK: Sotto didn't say ethics complaint vs Trillanes Senate 'top priority'
Senate President Vicente Sotto III himself, former ethics panel chairman, denies the claim
Mining firm files administrative, criminal complaints vs Palawan town mayor
'All cases filed by INC are SLAPP suits intended to harass me in my pursuit to protect the environment and enforce environmental laws,' says Brooke's Point Mayor Jean Feliciano in response to the complaints filed by Ipilan Nickel Corporation
It's official: monkey doesn't own selfie copyright – US court
The court rules that Naruto the monkey doesn't own the copyright to his selfie taken in 2011 as the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals claims
Organic farming helps lessen health risks in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
Benjamin Maggay, former mayor of Cervantes, notices that whenever their farmers use chemicals, they develop lung problems two to three days after
Ex-Sulu governor pleads guilty to non-filing of SALNs
The Sandiganbayan's 6th Division orders Abdusakur Tan Sr to pay a P25,000-fine for his failure to file his Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth for 5 years
[OPINION] We’re not here to be your friends
It's time we call out reporters who are overly chummy with government officials, who ride the wave of this administration's popularity at the cost of critical and impartial reporting and commentary
Senate panel junks ethics complaints vs De Lima, Lacson, Trillanes
(4TH UPDATE) The Senate ethics committee cites lack of jurisdiction in dismissing the 3 ethics complaints filed against Senator Leila de Lima
Poe on bill vs 'fake news': Hold gov't officials to higher standard
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says her bill is 'unconstitutional' and 'singles out' public officials. Senator Grace Poe calls his interpretation 'tragic.'
DENR director gets jail time for not declaring wife in SALN
Because he does not declare his wife, DENR Director Jacob Miemban Jr also excludes her financial and business interests in his SALN
At least 6 senators face ethics complaints in 2017
So far, at least 9 complaints have been lodged against 6 senators, including President Rodrigo Duterte's critics, Senators Leila de Lima and Antonio Trillanes IV
Alabama votes after vicious contest dogged by claims against candidate
For the people of Alabama this week's special election isn't quite that simple
Trump again backs alleged harasser, Democrat gives up key post
US President Donald Trump redoubles his support for embattled Senate candidate Roy Moore, ignoring the sexual harassment allegations plaguing the ex-Alabama judge's campaign
QC court convicts former UP Dean for non-disclosure of assets
Querubin is ordered to pay a penalty of P4,000 for 4 counts of violation of the code of conduct and ethical standards
Trillanes files ethics case vs Gordon
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV accuses Senator Richard Gordon of violation of laws, Senate rules, and the lawyer's code
Aguirre wants Hontiveros suspended or expelled over alleged wiretapping
Senator Risa Hontiveros dismisses the complaints against her as an attempt to 'deflect' the public from the real issue against Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II
Aguirre files wiretapping complaint vs Hontiveros
(UPDATED) Aguirre says he will also file an ethics complaint before the Senate against Hontiveros
Trillanes to file plunder complaint vs Gordon
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV cites Senator Richard Gordon's alleged anomalies in the Philippine Red Cross
Senate ethics panel puts on hold Faeldon's complaints
'Hindi mo kami kinikilala eh, 'Di mo nirerespeto Senado, ba't namin irerespeto complaint mo?' says Senate Majority Leader and ethics panel chair Vicente Sotto III
Faeldon files ethics complaint vs Trillanes
(UPDATED) This is the second ethics complaint filed against a senator by the former Customs commissioner, who has strongly refused to face a Senate investigation into drug smuggling and BOC corruption
Trillanes files criminal charges vs Mocha Uson
(UPDATED) 'The era of fake news is over,’ Senator Antonio Trillanes IV says after he filed criminal and administrative charges against Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson
Faeldon files ethics complaint vs Lacson
The former Bureau of Customs chief files an ethics complaint against the senator for the lawmaker's privilege speech implicating him in corrupt practices inside the bureau
Senate panel junks ethics case vs Sotto over 'na-ano' remark
The Senate ethics committee says it has no jurisdiction over Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III s remark during a Commission on Appointments hearing
Trillanes to file counter-complaint vs 'unethical' Gordon
UPDATED Senator Antonio Trillanes IV also says he will expose Senator Richard Gordon s alleged anomalies in the Philippine Red Cross
Gordon files ethics complaint vs 'unparliamentary' Trillanes
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV maintains he did not commit any improper or unparliamentary act
Profanity on social media: good or bad?
Words not just profanities become harmful when the intention is to attack or harass someone
Disease gene 'edited' in human embryos in scientific first
The researchers successful use of the CRISPR gene editing tool in viable embryos was hailed as a technical feat by outside experts who called at the same time for deeper debate on the ethics of altering human DNA
Court battle over UK baby raises ethical conundrum
A 5 month legal battle over the fate of a terminally ill British baby has stoked an often angry debate about medical ethics and the courts
No inordinate delay: Sandiganbayan affirms charges vs Hagedorn
Former Puerto Princesa City mayor Edward Hagedorn is charged for concealing real properties and business interests in his SALN
Youth groups file ethics complaint vs Aguirre over fake news
If he resigns that s very good that s delicadeza but our strongest position would be for the President to actually take him out of office says one of the complainants
Ejercito wants ethics probe vs Trillanes for calling senators 'puppets'
Senator JV Ejercito says Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is becoming damaging to the institution and becoming destructive to the country
Ex-Sulu vice gov Tan, sons face charges over SALNs, wealth probe
Former Sulu vice governor Abdusakur Tan and his son Maimbung Mayor Samier Tan will be charged for failure to file SALNs Another son Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan II is under investigation for possible ill gotten wealth
Code of Ethics for gov't officials applies to Mocha Uson's blog
Newly appointed assistant secretary Mocha Uson can no longer misbehave in her blog
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After complaint, Sotto to take leave of absence from ethics panel
But Senator Panfilo Lacson committee vice chairman doubts they have jurisdiction over the complaint since the incident happened during a Commission on Appointments hearing
Sotto faces ethics complaint for 'demeaning' single mothers
Women s groups want the Senate ethics committee to impose a sanction on the senator commensurate to [his] insult
