Bill that seeks death by firing squad for corrupt officials filed. DEATH BY FIRING SQUAD? House Bill 11211 or the Death Penalty for Corruption Act filed in the House of Representatives. There is no denying that one of the biggest reasons why the Philippines remained in its poor state is because of corruption. This is … Read more
Senator Hontiveros, Several Lawmakers Hopes To Invalidate Proposed Death Penalty Bill Reimposition On Thursday (December 08, 2016), Senator Risa Hontiveros together with several lawmakers in the senate hopes to kill the proposed death penalty bill. The death penalty has been approved earlier by the House justice committee with a vote of 12 in favor, 6 … Read more
Manila Roman Catholic Archdiocese Releases Prayer Against Capital Punishment A prayer against the implementation of capital punishment was released by Manila Roman Catholic Archdiocese arguing it is against the Christian faith. The implementation of the death penalty was earlier opposed by several human rights groups, religious groups, and by some lawmakers saying justice cannot be deferring … Read more
House Of Representatives Extends Capital Punishment Debates Up To January 2017 The debate on capital punishment was extended by House of the Representative up to 2017 after the Congress takes its Christmas vacation. The House Bill (HB) Number 1 would be submitted during the second reading on the second to the last session day of … Read more
House Of Representatives To Approve Capital Punishment Bill Capital punishment bill plans to approve by House of Representatives on the third or final reading of the bill before the Christmas break. President Rodrigo Duterte often threatened to take the lives of the criminals. One of his priority measures is to revive the capital punishment that … Read more
A Saudi Prince faced capital punishment for taking away the life of his friend. Saudi Prince Turki bin Saud al-Kabir faced the punishment sentenced to him as he has taken away a friend’s life. Saudi Arabia has been known as one of the countries that consider capital punishment as a legal penalty for certain actions. It … Read more