19th Sep 2024
Category:National
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Quiboloy outlines terms for surrender, seeks guarantees from authorities amid warrant of arrests
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the head of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, outlined the terms for his surrender and asked for “written guarantees”…
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“Doc, were you born yesterday?” Tulfo, Herbosa clash over branded medicine
MANILA, PHILIPPINES –Senator Raffy Tulfo and Health Secretary Ted Herbosa argued Tuesday about expensive medicines individuals take without consent while under confinement. During Tuesday’s Senate…
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Child abuse charges arrest preacher Apollo Quiboloy
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A regional court has ordered the arrest of doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy and several others for child and sexual abuse, according to…
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Philippines issues tsunami warning, orders evacuations following Taiwan earthquake
MANILA — In response to a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in neighboring Taiwan, the Philippines has warned of “high tsunami waves” and has called for the evacuation…
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PH to host Asian beach volleyball tournament in Laguna
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The 46-team Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open will be held at Nuvali Sand Courts in Santa Rosa, Laguna,…
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29 lives lost to drowning during Holy Week
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), 34 drowning incidents over the Holy Week holiday that began on March 27 resulted in…
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Cities hit by devastating Pertussis outbreak
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Some municipal governments have proclaimed outbreaks in response to rising whooping cough and pertussis cases. Sneezing and coughing spread pertussis, a highly…
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VP Sara on Holy Week supports democracy, faithfulness
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte joins Filipino Christians in the observance of the Lenten season with prayers for peace and unity. In…
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Government employees to enjoy half-day work on Holy Wednesday
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Malacañang suspends work in all government offices from noon onwards on Holy Wednesday, March 27, to allow state employees to prepare for…
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NBI fails to bring back ex-lawmaker Teves
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has returned to the Philippines but failed to bring home expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves…
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China injures three Filipino soldiers with water cannon: outrage grows
The latest China Coast Guard water cannon strike on a Filipino supply vessel near a South China Sea shoal injured three Philippine troops, Manila’s national…
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Arrest made in East Timor murder case
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed before midnight Thursday the arrest of ousted Negros Oriental 3rd District congressman and designated terrorist Arnolfo…
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Senator Padilla medical cannabis bill advances to Senate plenary
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Senator Robinhood Padilla introduced Senate Bill (SB) 2573, the Cannabis Medicalization Act of the Philippines, before the Senate plenary on Wednesday under…
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2021-2023 health emergency allowance releases P76.1-B
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Health emergency allowances (HEA) of PHP 76.1 billion have already been distributed to eligible public and private health workers. On Tuesday night,…
