Quiboloy told to face Senate probe on sex raps

Marlon Ramos 02/24/2024

A lawyer for televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has received the copy of a subpoena requiring him to appear in the next Senate hearing on the allegations that he had repeatedly raped several of his former followers, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on…

Cebu lampposts case: SC clears DPWH execs, contractor of graft

Jane Baustista 02/24/2024

The Supreme Court acquitted three former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private contractor of graft charges in relation to the installation of allegedly overpriced lampposts during the 2007 Association of Southeast Asian Nations…

Bohol clash: Lady lawyer among NPA rebels killed in encounter

Leo Udtohan 02/24/2024

BILAR, BOHOL—Five suspected communist rebels, among them a lawyer, and a policeman, were killed in an encounter in the village of Campagao here on Friday morning, police and military reports said. Among those killed was Domingo Compoc, known…

Lawmaker proposes gradual 3-year wage hike for private workers

02/22/2024

A lawmaker on Wednesday proposed gradually increasing the minimum daily wage for private sector workers by P100 over three years. Manila Rep. Joel Chua believes this approach would be manageable for businesses still recovering from the pandemic.…

Quiboloy told to appear in Senate, House inquiries

Tina G. Santos 02/20/2024

The Senate and the House of Representatives each summoned Apollo Quiboloy, founder and leader of Davao City-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) sect, to appear in their respective inquiries on the allegations against him and his Sonshine…

Naia rehab: SMC-led consortium bags P170-B project

Tyrone Jasper C. Piad 02/18/2024

As early as next year, passengers using Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) could expect improved management of the congested international gateway as a consortium led by San Miguel Corp. (SMC) takes over its operations and maintenance, according…

Manny Pacquiao’s bid to compete at Paris Olympics denied by IOC

June Navarro 02/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines–Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has the gift of electrifying the crowd in all of his fights, except in the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee shut the door on the former eight-division world professional champion’s bid to…

Supreme Court voids ‘arbitrary’ SSS rule on spouses

Jane Baustista 02/18/2024

The Supreme Court has quashed a provision in the Social Security Act that disqualified individuals from receiving a survivorship pension if they became legitimate spouses only after the pensioners they married had suffered permanent disability. In a…

Tagle inducted to French Legion of Honor

Jerome Aning 02/18/2024

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the highest-ranking Filipino prelate serving in the Vatican, has been inducted to the French Legion of Honor, the highest recognition France bestows on its citizens and foreign nationals. In ceremonies held in Rome…

Chinese ships again block PCG vessels near Ayungin Shoal

Julie Aurelio, Nestor Corrales 02/18/2024

Chinese ships, including a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel, have again blocked Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, where the dilapidated BRP Sierra Madre has been grounded since 1999. American maritime expert Ray…

Manila court orders DFA to cancel passport of ex-NegOr Rep. Teves

Jane Bautista 02/11/2024

A Manila court has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to cancel the passport of expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. who is facing multiple charges and has been declared a fugitive from justice, the Department of Justice…

DA urges public to eat more eggs to curb oversupply

Melvin Gascon 02/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has asked other agencies to convince people to consume more eggs to address the oversupply in local production that has caused farm-gate prices to go down to as low…

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