PH, Japan, US diplomats hold trilateral talks in Tokyo ahead of April 11 summit

Charie Abarca 03/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The US Department of State confirmed that senior diplomats from the Philippines, Japan, and the US met in Tokyo before the trilateral leaders’ summit on April 11. According to a statement by US Department…

PNP reform bill advances

Charie Abarca 03/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — On Monday evening, the Senate ratified the bicameral committee report regarding the differing sections of Senate Bill No. 2449 and House Bill No. 8327, which outline proposed organizational changes within the Philippine National Police…

Negros Island Region bill gets Senate nod

Charie Abarca 03/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A bill aiming to revive the establishment of the Negros Island Region successfully passed the Senate’s third and final reading on Tuesday. Senate Bill No. 2507, otherwise known as Negros Island Region Act, received…

Remains of 2 Filipino seafarers still in cargo vessel — Cacdac

Charie Abarca 03/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The remains of the two Filipino seafarers who died from the missile strike in the Gulf of Aden were left in the ill-fated carrier vessel True Confidence, Migrant Workers Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac said on Friday.…

Quiboloy ‘can’t do disgusting things’ – dela Rosa

Charie Abarca 03/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa doubts the allegations of rape and abuse against Apollo Quiboloy. For him, a “highly respected person” like the sect leader status “can’t do those disgusting things.” “Nobody’s perfect, ‘no? Tao…

Hontiveros hails DOJ order to take legal action vs Quiboloy

Charie Abarca 03/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice’s decision to pursue charges of sexual abuse and qualified trafficking against Apollo Quiboloy is a victory for all women who have endured pain and harm at the religious leader’s hands,…

Hontiveros warns Quiboloy: ‘I’ll cite him [for] contempt, have him arrested’

Charie Abarca 02/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has issued a fresh subpoena against alleged sex offender Apollo Quiboloy and has directed the religious leader to appear before the chamber’s public hearing on March 5. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri…

P100 daily wage hike bill approved on final reading

Charie Abarca 02/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate’s approval on its third and final reading brings the landmark bill, which proposes a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers, one step closer to becoming law. Senate…

Dutertes left with bag of guns after visit at Quiboloy’s Glory Mountain – witness

Charie Abarca 02/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A former Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJOC) member linked former President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte to sect leader Apollo Quiboloy, who is being investigated for his alleged crimes. During a public hearing…

Zubiri signs subpoena order vs Quiboloy

Charie Abarca 02/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros said Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri has signed the subpoena against alleged sex offender Apollo Quiboloy. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa Senate President for signing the subpoena against Apollo Quiboloy. My office has…

Tulfo’s bill seeks to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers

Charie Abarca 02/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers, including a fine of up to P1,000,000, has been filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo. At present, the current law penalizes drunk drivers who caused…

Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

Charie Abarca 02/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during…

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