Photo shows Kingdom of Jesus Christ church founder Apollo Quiboloy./Pastor Apollo Quiboloy Facebook Page MANILA, Philippines — One of the most wanted alleged sexual traffickers in the United States is now being compelled to face the charges against him in both chambers of Philippine Congress. The Senate has officially issued …
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House files identical Cha-cha resolution as Senate, targets passage before SONA
Session Hall of the House of Representatives of the Philippines. (The STAR / Michael Varcas, File photo MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has introduced a measure identical to the Senate’s that proposes the lifting of economic restrictions in the 1987 Constitution, with House leaders aiming for final approval …
Read More »Philippine fiscal consolidation may move at slower pace—DBM
The Marcos administration’s efforts toward fiscal consolidation may proceed at a slower pace, as economic managers are considering revising down their growth forecasts for the medium term, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) wants to maintain …
Read More »Canada’s defence minister says others must step up to help Ukraine with U.S. aid in limbo
American legislative proposals to provide desperately needed aid to Ukraine have not yet passed. Canada’s defence minister says other NATO countries must step up to help. This week, Ukraine will mark the 2-year anniversary of full-scale Russian invasion. Defence Minister Bill Blair says NATO countries like Canada must ramp up …
Read More »Israeli PM vows to ‘finish the job’ in Gaza as member of his war cabinet threatens Rafah
Israel’s government has not publicly discussed a timeline for a ground offensive on Rafah, where more than half the enclave’s 2.3 million Palestinians have sought refuge. U.S. says it will veto another draft United Nations resolution calling for ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday brushed off growing calls …
Read More »‘China fishers used cyanide to destroy Bajo de Masinloc’
DANGEROUS MOVES. This photo taken on Feb. 15, 2024 shows an aerial view of a China Coast Guard vessel (upper) and China Coast Guard personnel on a rubber boat at Bajo de Masinloc. AFP PH accuses Chinese boats of ‘dangerous’ actions Chinese fishers have been using cyanide in Bajo de …
Read More »55% of Filipinos favor gov’t cooperation with ICC probe — survey
A relative of a victim of an extra-judicial killing attends a memorial mass ahead of All Soul’s Day to remember loved ones slain in the government’s war on drugs, at the Commission on Human Rights in Manila on Oct. 29, 2021. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa) MANILA, Philippines — More …
Read More »Aksyon ng pamahalaan vs inflation bagsak sa 75 porsyentong Pinoy – survey
Assorted local products are up for sale at the Kadiwa On-Wheels na Kapitolyo in Lingayen, Pangasinan on February 13, 2024. (Cesar Ramirez/The Philippine STAR) MANILA, Philippines — Umaabot sa 75 percent o 3 sa apat na Pilipino ang nagsasabing hindi naging maganda ang ginawang aksyon ng pamahalaan para labanan ang …
Read More »Most Pinoys Ok with gov’t infra projects
Majority of adult Filipinos were highly satisfied with government projects on infrastructure, disaster response, protection of overseas Filipino workers, and quality education but were least satisfied in the way inflation and reducing poverty issues were addressed, results of a recent OCTA Research survey showed. OCTA’s December 2023 Tugon ng Masa …
Read More »More than a bad trip: Experts warn about the risk of cannabis-induced psychosis
When Kalpit Sharma started smoking high-THC weed several times a day, he thought he was just “living his life” as a university student. But then he started hearing voices. ER visits in Ontario for cannabis-related psychosis rose 220% from 2014-21: study. When Kalpit Sharma started smoking cannabis, he thought it …
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