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PNP: Quiboloy cornered, forced to surrender
September 9, 2024, 5:45 pm Updated on September 9, 2024, 7:05 pm
MANILA – Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy was forced to surrender to authorities after he was "cornered" inside the church compound in Davao City, a ranking police official said on Monday. After 16 days, the police said Quiboloy’s deception game ended, with dud surrender… Read More
'Kalalawdan' Fellowship to bridge marine science with policymakers
September 9, 2024, 5:42 pm
MANILA – A partnership between the national government, the Australian government and non-government organizations (NGOs) launched a fellowship program to bridge marine scientific research with policymakers toward protecting the Philippine seas. During the Manginhas launch event on Monday, the… Read More
DA expands gov’t-controlled vaccination vs. ASF to VisMin
September 9, 2024, 5:28 pm
MANILA – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday said the government-controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF) will be expanded to the Visayas and Mindanao. “We will cast a wider net to include La Union, Quezon, Mindoro, North Cotabato, Sultan… Read More
SC oral arguments on transfer of idle PhilHealth funds set Jan 2025
September 9, 2024, 5:21 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court en banc on Monday ordered oral arguments in January 2025 for two petitions questioning the return of unused reserve funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the national treasury. "The Court consolidated the two cases and set the oral… Read More
21 MILF top commanders apply for amnesty
September 9, 2024, 3:06 pm
MANILA – The National Amnesty Commission (NAC) on Monday said 21 ranking Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanders have filed their applications through the Local Amnesty Board in Cotabato City. In a statement, the NAC said among those who filed for amnesty on Aug. 30 were top ground… Read More
PCO chief eyes regularization of all COS employees by 2025
September 9, 2024, 2:54 pm
MANILA – Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez is looking to regularize all contract of service (COS) employees in the agency by 2025. The new Communications chief made the pronouncement Monday during the presentation of the PCO budget at the House of Representatives.… Read More
BOC seizes P4.8-B smuggled vapes, fake goods in Manila
September 9, 2024, 2:48 pm
MANILA – An operation led by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) yielded some PHP4.8 billion worth of suspected smuggled items in Manila. In a news release on Monday, BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said the raid led by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service-Manila International Container… Read More
Remulla: PAF to transport Teves back to PH
September 9, 2024, 2:33 pm
MANILA – Arrangements are being made with the Philippine Air Force (PAF) for the “imminent” repatriation of former Negros Oriental lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. to the Philippines, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Monday. "Teves is coming home very soon. At expectation natin (And… Read More
Senate cites Alice Guo in contempt for ‘false, evasive’ testimonies
September 9, 2024, 2:07 pm Updated on September 9, 2024, 3:48 pm
MANILA – The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality on Monday cited dismissed mayor Alice Guo in contempt for being evasive in answering questions from the panel. Deputy Minority Leader and panel chair Senator Risa Hontiveros made the motion after Guo insisted… Read More
Marcos OKs sacking of BI Commissioner Tansingco
September 9, 2024, 1:55 pm Updated on September 9, 2024, 2:26 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved the recommendation of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla to relieve Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco due to irregularities in the agency. Communications Secretary Cesar Chavez confirmed Marcos’ decision in a… Read More
House panel swiftly terminates OP budget for 2025
September 9, 2024, 1:11 pm Updated on September 9, 2024, 7:20 pm
MANILA – The House appropriations committee swiftly terminated the proposed 2025 budget of the Office of the President (OP) on Monday. It took the House panel less than 20 minutes to tackle the OP's proposed budget for next year amounting to PHP10.5 billion, down 1.88 percent from this year's… Read More
Quiboloy to be tried, serve sentence in PH before US extradition: DOJ
September 9, 2024, 12:04 pm Updated on September 9, 2024, 6:42 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Monday Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy would have to face the criminal charges against him, and if convicted, serve prison sentence in the Philippines first before he is turned over to the United States. In a statement, the DOJ… Read More
PBBM rallies int’l partners vs. weapons of mass destruction
September 9, 2024, 12:02 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on nations to work with one another to thwart the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to create an environment conducive for trade and development. Speaking at the inaugural Philippine Strategic Trade Management Summit 2024 in… Read More
Marcos hails PNP for Quiboloy surrender; vows transparent due process
September 9, 2024, 11:19 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday hailed the Philippine National Police (PNP) for the apprehension of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy, calling the successful operation as “police work at its best.” In a media interview, Marcos said Quiboloy turned… Read More
Gov't aid for storm-hit families top P224-M
September 9, 2024, 10:54 am
MANILA – The government has so far extended some PHP224.5 million worth of assistance to those affected by Severe Tropical Storm Enteng and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat). In its latest situation update Monday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said… Read More
SolGen asks SC to junk petition vs. transfer of idle PhilHealth funds
September 9, 2024, 10:32 am
MANILA – The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to dismiss the petition questioning the return of unused government subsidy of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) back to the national treasury. The OSG said the transfer of unused money was… Read More
'Habagat' to bring rains in Luzon
September 9, 2024, 8:33 am
MANILA – The southwest monsoon or "habagat" will continue to dampen most parts of Luzon with rain showers Monday, the weather bureau said. In its 4 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said it also monitored a low pressure area… Read More
Quiboloy, 4 aides detained in Camp Crame
September 8, 2024, 11:16 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed Sunday night that it has gained custody of Apollo Quiboloy and his four aides after their surrender in Davao City. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the negotiation for their surrender started around 1:30 p.m. when they were issued a… Read More
10,483 take Bar exams on Day 1; females outnumber males
September 8, 2024, 7:23 pm
MANILA – A total of 10,483 examinees showed up for the first day of the 2024 Bar Examinations on Sunday, slightly higher than the 10,400 who took the first day of the Bar in 2023, according to a Supreme Court (SC) news release. Supreme Court Associate Justice Mario Lopez, chairperson of the 2024… Read More
2 Metro Manila bettors to split P281-M Grand Lotto pot
September 8, 2024, 7:11 pm
MANILA – Two bettors from Metro Manila will split the PHP281 million jackpot of Saturday night's Grand Lotto 6/55 draw. In an advisory Sunday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said two winning tickets bearing the lucky numbers 31-03-17-47-24-20 were bought in SM BF Parañaque and… Read More
