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Apollo Quiboloy (AFP / Manman Dejeto)  MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros intends to get to the bottom of the alleged money laundering schemes involving Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy and his assets by inviting the Anti-Money Laundering Council to the next Senate hearing on Quiboloy’s alleged sexual …

Speaker Martin Romualdez PH on right path to economic recovery — Speaker Speaker Martin Romualdez on Sunday said the administration is on the right path toward helping the country recover from the adverse impacts of the global pandemic with at least $14.2 billion in foreign direct investment projects implemented since …

At a Glance FDI net inflows in December last year went up 29.9 percent to $826 million from the $636 million net inflows in December 2022. Japan accounted for a majority of equity capital placements for the entire 2023 at 51 percent followed by the United States (13 percent), Singapore …

Two years into the war, Ukrainian authorities have amassed a wealth of evidence and testimony from survivors of sexual violence and torture, and are now preparing to use some of the cases to prove before the International Criminal Court that Russia sanctioned the tactics.  Two years in, Ukraine authorities have …

Palestinians prepared for Ramadan in a sombre mood, with heightened Israeli security measures and the spectre of war and hunger in Gaza overshadowing the normally festive Muslim holy month.  The usual decorations are absent this year as violence continues on the eve of the Muslim holy month. Palestinians prepared for …

At least 50 people have been injured by what officials described as a “strong movement” on a Chilean plane travelling from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand.  Passengers say some people not wearing seatbelts when flight LA800 suddenly dropped. At least 50 people were injured Monday by what officials described as …

The art of cancer care balances hope and reality, says a Canadian oncologist helping to start a movement that aims to encourage honest conversations about end-of-life care.  People may celebrate a 2-week improvement in survival without acknowledging costs. Tom Somerville’s decision stop medical treatment for his end-stage cancer was a …

The first photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was issued Sunday after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts. But the photo was later removed by The Associated Press and other news agencies because it appeared to be manipulated.  Royal’s whereabouts have …

Best Actress in a Leading Role for ‘Poor Things’ US actress Emma Stone, Best Actor in a Leading Role for ‘Oppenheimer’ Irish actor Cillian Murphy, Best Actress in a Supporting Role for ‘The Holdovers’ US actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for ‘Oppenheimer’ US actor …

This file photo shows the Dimaukom Mosque or Pink Mosque in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, which will see an influx of worshipers with the anticipated start of t he Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Sunday or Monday. Meanwhile, members of the Philippine Coast Guard help clean the Golden Mosque …