- The Philippine Interfaith Movement Against Human Trafficking said the proposal lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility would be society’s “greatest sin to children, and to the next generations to come, if implemented.” PIMAHT’s statement came following the approval of the bill lowering the MACR from 15 to 12 years old was approved by the House of Representatives.
- The northeast monsoon will persist over the Philippines that may bring some rains and cold weather particularly during the early hours in the next few days.
- The hunt is on for alias “Kamah” and two other persons-of-interest believed to be behind the deadly bomb attacks at a church in Jolo, Sulu last January 27 which left at least 21 people dead and 112 others wounded.
- Honduras police clash with student protesters blocking a major road in Tegucigalpa, demanding the resignation of President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who just finished the first year of his second term.
- Pope Francis said celibacy for priests was a “gift to the Church” and not “optional”, nixing the prospect of married men being ordained.
- Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe on the possible collusion between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia in the 2016 presidential election is close to completion, according to Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker. Mueller’s office has been notoriously tight-lipped about the progress of the high-profile investigation, and Whitaker’s remarks were the first official indication that the probe may be coming to a close.
- The United States urged Venezuela’s military to accept a “peaceful” transfer of power as it ramped up the pressure on embattled leader Nicolas Maduro with a raft of sanctions on state oil company PDVSA.
- Brexit risks thousands of heart disease deaths by 2030 as the cost of imported fruit and vegetables soars, according to a new research. Britain is due to exit the EU on March 29 and it is far from certain what sort of deal — if any — Prime Minister Theresa May will be able to strike and what effect that may have on trade.
- Lotus and Williams Advanced Engineering formally announced a strategic technical partnership, in which the companies will share research and development into advanced propulsion technologies.
- Renault showcased the interior shot of their upcoming Clio V ahead of its Geneva premiere.
- Professor Layton gets a Nendoroid as orders are officially open starting at 4,444 Yen plus tax and delivery and arrives this September.
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