This photo shows a picture of Apollo Quiboloy. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking the transfer to Pasig City of the sexual and child abuse complaints lodged against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy in a Davao City court. DOJ spokesman …
Read More »DOJ indicts Manibela chair of libel over defamatory remarks vs DOTr chief
This photo shows Mar Valbuena with members of transport group Manibela in a protest against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program./Michael Varcas MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the filing of libel charges against the chairman of transport group Manibela Mar Valbuena due to his remarks …
Read More »Stay out of ICC drug war probe
DOJ, PNP warn violators of chain of command may face sanctions The Philippine National Police on Thursday warned cops who violate the chain of command when it comes to the policy of non-cooperation with the International Criminal Court that they may face sanctions. The Department of Justice also warned government …
Read More »NEDA Board OKs 3 initiatives for human capital, social, infra dev’t
NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved three initiatives to support the government’s drive to accelerate human capital development and improve the country’s social and physical infrastructure. In a statement on Friday, NEDA said the Board chaired by …
Read More »Marcos names Hans Cacdac as DMW Chief
Hans Leo Cacdac President Ferdinand Marcos named Hans Leo Cacdac as head of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) after serving as the agency’s officer-in-charge and undersecretary. In a letter signed by the President on Thursday, April 25, Cacdac was appointed as DMW’s chief after his designation as officer-in-charge of …
Read More »What to know as Supreme Court hears landmark presidential immunity case launched by Trump
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday will hear arguments over a question that could affect whether former president Donald Trump can be prosecuted over his efforts to undo his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden. Arguments on what’s an ‘official act,’ as well as a Nixon civil case, could …
Read More »Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences
Shanghai – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences “responsibly” as he went on a charm offensive ahead of expected tough talks. A day before meeting Beijing’s top brass to tackle thorny issues including Russia, Taiwan and trade, Blinken’s …
Read More »TikTok parent company says it won’t sell, despite possible U.S. ban
TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a new U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with ByteDance, its China-based parent company. TikTok has 170 million American users TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a U.S. law that would force …
Read More »‘I’m scared’: As hope fades for a hostage deal, a former captive fears for her husband still held in Gaza
Former hostage Aviva Siegel is imploring the government of Israel and others to get the remaining captives home from Gaza, including her husband, Keith. Aviva Siegel was released after 51 days as a hostage but her husband remains in Gaza. She survived 51 days as a hostage. Hamas still has …
Read More »Former SNC-Lavalin executive sentenced to prison term in Montreal bridge bribery case
The RCMP says a former SNC-Lavalin executive has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison in connection with a bribery scheme for a bridge repair contract in Montreal. Normand Morin has been sentenced to 3-and-a-half years in prison. The RCMP says a former SNC-Lavalin executive has been sentenced to three-and-a-half …
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