Palparan had been detained at the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ custodial center in Fort Bonifacio prior to his conviction. 2026 seeks to amend the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, authored by Sen. Francis Pangilinan, exempting children 15 years old and below from jail time. The list of six names will be submitted to the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC), which screens applicants for Supreme Court posts. The JBC is mandated to submit a list of nominees for Supreme Court justice to President Duterte. —Vince F. NonatoRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 25, 2018 21:22 UTC