Preacher Apollo Quiboloy (Facebook / Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy) MANILA, Philippines — Defenders of controversial preacher Apollo Quiboloy at the Senate have failed to muster enough signatures to block the contempt order against him, placing the self-claimed “Son of God” at the mercy of looming arrest if he does not …
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PBBM sees progress in PH’s anti-narcotics campaign
(File photo) MANILA – The Philippines is making progress in curbing illegal drugs, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday, as he touted his administration’s different approach to address the problem. During his meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Germany, Marcos said the recalibrated anti-narcotics campaign seems to be …
Read More »Germany to help train Pinoy troops—Marcos
PBBM IN BERLIN. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) and President Marcos inspect a military honor guard during a welcome ceremony in front of the Chancellery in Berlin, on March 12. AFP President, Chancellor stress peace, development in meet BERLIN—Germany will help the Philippines train its troops amid its challenges in …
Read More »House leaders rebuff ex-President Duterte’s term extension claims
MANILA – House leaders on Wednesday rebuffed former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s persistent claim that the ongoing push to amend the 1987 Constitution is geared towards term extension. In a press briefing, House Committee on Muslim Affairs chairperson Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo (Lanao del Sur, 1st District) and Assistant Majority Leader Francisco …
Read More »Many Chinese maritime proposals against national interests — DFA
This photo taken on March 5, 2024 shows journalists filming as a China Coast Guard vessel (R) sails in front of the BRP Sindangan during a supply mission to Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines had received …
Read More »Sara Duterte: Quiboloy being ‘unfairly’ targeted
Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio gives the keynote address during the “Tribute to soldiers” awards ceremony at The Manila Hotel, Rizal Park, Ermita in Manila on Aug. 28, 2023. (Inday Sara Duterte / Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has publicly come to the defense of her father’s spiritual …
Read More »American firms to invest $1b
TOAST TO US-PH TIES. US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo (standing) offers a toast during a luncheon hosted by President Marcos Jr. at the Malacañan Palace on Monday. Flanking them are Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. Raimondo is leading a high-level mission of American business leaders …
Read More »House panel cites Quiboloy in contempt for snubbing SMNI franchise hearings
Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy and SMNI. (News Releases / Sonshine Media) MANILA, Philippines — The House legislative franchises committee on Tuesday cited embattled preacher Apollo Quiboloy in contempt after he again refused to attend the panel’s hearing into the alleged franchise violations by the television network connected …
Read More »First US trade mission to Philippines proves enduring PH-US ties—Marcos
President Marcos has dubbed the first United States trade mission to the Philippines as a testament to the enduring partnership between the two countries. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. welcomes US Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and the Presidential Trade and Investment Mission (PTIM) inside the study room of …
Read More »Raimondo calls for doubling of semiconductor facilities in Philippines
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo expressed her desire to double the current 13 semiconductor facilities in the Philippines to boost competitiveness and become a critical component of the global semiconductor supply chain. In a meeting with US and local business leaders on the last day of the Presidential Trade …
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