Senate of the Philippines (File photo) MANILA - A proposed measure will require government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to translate public service announcements in Filipino and regional dialects. Senate Bill No. 680, or the Language Accessibility of Public Information on Disasters Act filed by Senator Jinggoy Estrada, states that sharing information will be more effective since majority easily understands Filipino and other regional dialects better than the universal English language. Government agencies releasing advisories related to natural disasters and severe weather conditions usually use the English language. "Getting reliable, updated information in the most convenient way, written in languages spoken in the impacted communities when communication becomes especially critical, can help ensure public safety, protect property, elicit cooperation, and facilitate response efforts," Estrada said in his explanatory note. Also included in the bill are translati
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What s True
Meza s bill would add a duty to retreat clause to laws pertaining to private citizens use of deadly force when they are not on their own property. It would also remove robbery and aggravated robbery from crimes justifying deadly force when they occur in a location that is not that person s property. What s False
The castle doctrine, a legal concept with its roots in English common law, usually refers to citizens right to use deadly force on their own property without any duty to attempt a retreat. Meza s law does not add a duty to retreat clause for the use of force on your land or in your home.