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July 12

Lawmaker Are Optimistic for the Passage of PH Divorce Law

A divorce bill had been approved by the lower house but received little support in the Senate in the previous Congress.

One of the proposed bills that the country’s new set of lawmakers refiled at the opening of the 18th Congress is that which seeks to legalize divorce. Many of them are optimistic it will soon be passed.Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, who
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October 2

What to Know About Expanded Maternity Leave Final Version

The final version of the maternity leave law is now on the path of ratification.

On October 1, 2018, representatives of the Senate and House of Representatives (HOR) in the Bicameral Conference Committee finally approved the final version of the proposed Expanded Maternity Leave (EML) law, one that pregnant Pinays have been waiting for more than a year to
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March 9

Longer Maternity Leave Will Be the Best Gift This Women's Month

Let your district representative know they need to pass the expanded maternity leave bill now.

It's been over a year since the Senate passed Senate Bill No. 1305, or the Expanded Maternity Leave Act. Where is it now? It's pending with the House of Representatives (HOR), which has not approved its version, House Bill No. 4113 or
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February 22

Bill That Allows For Cheaper Divorce Proceedings in PH Approved by HOR Committee

For the first time in Philippine history, a proposal to legalize divorce will be deliberated and discussed in the plenary. Here are some of its notable points.

The House of Representatives (HOR) Committee of Population and Family Relations finally approved a measure that would allow divorce in the country. It's the first time in Philippine history that divorce would be tackled with other lawmakers in the plenary.The historic feat
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December 5

LOOK: Baby Nala Wears Mom Camille Prats' Christening Gown at Baptism

Plus, Sanofi Pasteur won’t recall dengue vaccine, Chito Miranda defends calling son Miggy 'Ungas', and more!

LOOK: Baby Nala wears mom Camille Prats' Christening gown at baptismCamille Prats and VJ Yambao's daughter Nala was officially welcomed into the Christian world on December 3 at Christ The King Parish Church in Greenmeadows Avenue, Quezon City. The host-actress had mentioned
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September 20

Rufa Mae and Her Husband Will Pursue a Long-Distance Marriage

Plus, House committee approved bill requiring car seats for children, watch Zion Gutierrez 'meet' his baby sibling, and more!

Why Rufa Mae and Husband are choosing a long-distance marriageMost young couples would dread a long-distance relationship especially when you have a baby. It is stressful, and it can be complicated. But the sexy comedienne and her husband, Trevor Magallanes, are willing
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March 21

Hubby Doesn't Need to Share His Salary With You Under Proposed House Bill

Nor does he have any claim on your wages or any property you bought with your own money.

You may no longer be able to say "what's yours is mine and what's mine is yours" if this newly proposed bill is approved and enacted into law. House of Representative (HOR) Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez recently submitted House Bill No. 5268, which
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February 3

Rep. Alvarez Firm on Holding 9-Year-Olds Criminally Liable

The congressman is not backing down on his bill that will amend the minimum age of criminal liability from 15 to 9 years old.

Amidst vocal opposition on lowering the age of criminality, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez of the House of Representatives (HOR) is firm on his stand on House Bill No. 2, which changes the minimum age of criminal liability from 15 years old to 9
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January 23

Sunshine on Case Against Husband: 'Fight Doesn't End There'

Plus, Vicki Belo on the challenges of being a mom to Scarlet at her age, Stellar Cipriano dons Maleficent costume, and more!

Sunshine Dizon on annulment: 'My fight doesn't end there."The Kapuso actress vows that even if she has already withdrawn the cases she filed against estranged husband Timothy Tan, she will pursue the case to annul their marriage. "It’s a very difficult decision to
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January 13

Wow! Delamar Arias is Pregnant With Baby #4!

Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Sotto celebrate wedding anniversary, Congress has an online poll on lowering the age of criminal liability, and more!

Delamar Arias is pregnant again!The former Morning Rush radio host, who was once told by her OB-gyn that it's highly-unlikely that she'd ever get pregnant, is on the family way with baby #4. Delamar posted a photo of a friend with her

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