By Rose de la Cruz

The death of legendary actor/director Eddie Garcia from an accident during a shooting exposed the occupational risks that showbusiness people constantly face, hence the need to pass a law to ensure their safety always.

The “Eddie Garcia” law was filed by the late actor/director’s stepson, Rep. Mikee Romero, 1-PACMAN partylist as he appealed to his fellow legislators to support him in his quest to create a law to put a bigger meaning to Tito Eddie Garcia's death," Romero said in a Facebook post.

"I expect more than 100 of my fellow…

Read more: ‘Eddie Garcia’ bill for the protection of actors

By Rose de la Cruz

With teachers subjected to violence and abuse, including bullying, by both students and overzealous parents, House Bill 9065 (Teachers Protection Act) was introduced, and hopefully to be passed in the remaining days of the 17th Congress, by Binan City Rep. Marlyn Alonte-Naguiat.

More than hazard pay, she says, teachers need protection and protocols when they are victims of assault.

Amid ongoing clamor for substantial hike in public school teachers’ pay, adjustments in hazard pay may not be the only intervention the mentors need given current risks to their personal safety…

Read more: Bill to ensure protection for teachers

By Rose de la Cruz

While agreeing with senior Justice Antonio Carpio on the need to protect the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea, Ako Bicol partylist Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. sought a workable ‘middle ground’ on the disputed waters.

There may be some workable middle ground among the divergent views on fishing and maritime passage in exclusive economic zone waters off the western coasts of the Philippines, he said.

"There is a need to acknowledge the fact that top Philippine officials had verbal agreement with their counterparts in…

Read more: Middle ground sought on WPS fishing rights

By Rose de la Cruz

Data privacy is still a topmost concern of most social media account holders.

The recent study of Kaspersky, a leading data security company, revealed that 38 percent would give up their social media accounts to guarantee digital privacy for the rest of their lives.

Fears surrounding protecting digital privacy have made consumers more anxious about the use and distribution of their personal information on the internet. The report outlines how and why consumers’ personal information is becoming incredibly valuable to them. 

Social media services, like Facebook, Instagram or…

Read more: 38% of consumers would abandon social media accounts for privacy