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'I'm still afraid of my ex-husband': Ruffa encourages victims of domestic violence to speak up

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 24 06:44 PM

Ruffa Gutierrez on Monday shared her experience to help encourage women to speak up and rise above domestic violence. Read more »

Sinibak na EPD chief posibleng humarap sa kasong kriminal

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 20 07:30 PM

Posibleng maharap sa kasong kriminal ang sinibak na hepe ng EPD matapos umanong manakit ng babaeng pulis. Read more »

Leaderless and livid: The youngsters on Hong Kong front lines

Elaine Yu, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jun 16 03:21 PM

Young Hong Kongers who marshaled the fight against a police force that was armed with tear gas and rubber bullets have spoken of how they were pushed into embracing more confrontational tactics by the failure of years of peaceful protests.  Read more »

Hong Kong braces for huge rally after leader climbdown

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 16 08:44 AM

Hong Kong braces for another mass rally Sunday as public anger seethes following unprecedented clashes between protesters and police over an extradition law, despite a climbdown by the city's embattled leader in suspending the bill. Read more »

Filipinos in Hong Kong told to stay away from protests

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 13 09:23 AM

Filipinos in Hong Kong should stay away from areas where authorities and protesters clashed over a controversial Beijing-backed plan to allow extraditions to China, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday. Read more »

China extradition clashes plunge Hong Kong into historic violence

Jerome Taylor and Yan Zhao, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 13 07:15 AM

Hong Kong was rocked Wednesday by the worst political unrest since its handover to China, as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters who tried to storm parliament and blocked roads in the financial hub. Read more »

Marital abuse victim who killed husband will not face murder retrial

Sonia Elks, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Jun 07 11:44 PM

LONDON - A British woman who killed her husband with a hammer after suffering years of domestic abuse will not face a retrial, prosecutors said on Friday, a decision women's rights groups hailed as a "landmark moment". Read more »

Stories of sexual violence can become 'trauma porn,' #MeToo founder warns

Ellen Wulfhorst, Reuters
Posted at Jun 07 07:36 AM

The founder of the #MeToo movement that inspired countless women to reveal stories of sexual violence said on Thursday women can be just as powerful by not sharing their experiences, which can become grist for "trauma porn." Read more »

NBA: Kerr speaks out on US shootings, Obama White House visits

Jim Slater, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 03 09:20 AM

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Sunday urged Americans to vote for gun-control candidates in the wake of a US shooting rampage that left 12 dead and four wounded.   Read more »

Virginia Beach gunman was disgruntled city engineer — police

Gary Robertson, Reuters
Posted at Jun 02 02:00 AM

It was the worst mass shooting in the US since November 2018, when a dozen people were slain at a Los Angeles-area bar and grill by a gunman who then killed himself. Read more »

Election-related attacks continue; 8 killed, 14 hurt since election day

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 31 01:32 PM

MANILA — Three weeks after the midterm polls, the Philippine National Police (PNP) continued to receive reports of election-related incidents against local officials.   Read more »

Call out abuse of women, Robredo urges public after highschool photo scandal

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 29 11:37 AM

The public should call out and ensure sanctions against the abuse of women, Vice President Leni Robredo said Wednesday, after lewd photos of several female students at the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) were circulated by their peers.    Read more »

Lalaki huli sa 'sextortion' sa babaeng nakilala sa mobile game

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 07:00 PM

Ayon sa biktima, nagkarelasyon sila ng suspek dahil sa mobile game. Di raw niya inakalang mananakot ito.  Read more »

Pope pays tribute to journalists killed; says press freedom vital

Philip Pullella, Reuters
Updated as of May 19 04:36 PM

Pope Francis paid tribute on Saturday to journalists killed while doing their jobs, saying media freedom is a key indicator of a country's health. Read more »

Suspects in burning of vote counting machines in Isabela identified

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 15 02:06 PM

Police have identified 2 suspects in the burning of vote counting machines and election materials in Isabela province. Authorities are preparing charges to be filed against them. Read more »

1 patay, 9 sugatan sa Lanao Del Sur sa araw ng halalan

Ron Gagalac, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 14 07:16 PM

Isang tao ang nasawi habang 9 ang nasugatan sa serye ng mga insidente ng karahasan sa lalawigan ng Lanao del Sur noong Lunes, araw ng halalan, ayon sa militar. Read more »

Pagsabog naiulat sa Wao, Lanao del Sur

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 13 10:53 PM

Isang pagsabog ang naganap sa likod ng Wao Central Community School sa Barangay Manila Group sa bayan ng Wao Lanao del Sur, Lunes ng hapon.  Read more »

Maguindanao binulabog ng 2 pagsabog sa araw ng halalan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 13 02:49 PM

Binulabog ng 2 pagsabog ang bayan ng Datu Odin Sinsuat sa Maguindanao nitong Lunes, araw ng halalan. Read more »

Poll watcher nakaligtas sa pamamaril sa La Union; 2 arestado

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 13 01:16 PM

Nakaligtas ang poll watcher ng isang tumatakbong kongresista sa Aringay, La Union sa tangkang pamamaril at pambubugbog umano sa kaniya sa isang polling center nitong Lunes.  Read more »

9 wounded as supporters of rival candidates clash in Sulu

Arianne Apatan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 13 03:17 PM

Nine people were injured in a shooting incident in front of a polling center in Barangay Tiptipon, Sulu on Monday. Read more »