Windows26: Trafficking, abuse raps filed vs Quiboloy in Pasig, Davao

March 20, 2024

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Trafficking, abuse raps filed vs Quiboloy in Pasig, Davao

The legal troubles of televangelist Apollo Quiboloy continue to multiply as a nonbailable trafficking charge has been brought against him in a Pasig City court, on top of sexual abuse and child abuse cases in Davao City, the Department of Justice said on Tuesday.

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Lower water pressure in Metro Manila faucets in April

While residents in Metro Manila and adjacent provinces will not experience any water interruption during the summer months, the water pressure in faucets will be reduced to better manage supply, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said on Tuesday.

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PH success in asserting rights vs China lauded

Visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the world had seen the Philippines successfully assert its maritime rights in the South China Sea against Beijing's "provocative actions."

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PH can soar to become $2-trillion economy, says WEF

The Philippines can become a $2-trillion economy in the next decade — comparable with the size of Canada, Italy and Brazil today — if it could continue key reforms and sustain strong economic growth, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said.

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Group cites 'bigger problem' behind teacher's Tiktok rant

While the teacher shown in a viral video scolding her misbehaving students may have been wrong in the way she dealt with them, she should not be judged right away as the incident only shows a "bigger problem."

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EDITORIAL: Reviving our dying salt industry

It is almost criminal that the Philippines imports some 92 percent of its annual salt requirement despite having more than 36,000 kilometers of shoreline and access to abundant saltwater.

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Apple might put Google Gemini AI into iPhones

Tech insider Mark Gurman posted on Bloomberg that Apple is allegedly discussing with Google to integrate its Gemini AI into iPhones and other devices.

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Scientists make mold burger to replace meat

Believe it or not, experts concocted a meat substitute made of mold to create patties. They say it looks tempting, but would you and the world take a bite of this alternative food?

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Threat of PH flag ban in Paris lifted

The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has lifted the threat of suspension of the country after the Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization (Phi-Nado) complied with the mandatory requirements, giving Filipinos the green light to wear the PH flag in the Summer Games later this year.

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Andi Eigenmann reminisces childhood with mom Jaclyn Jose

Andi Eigenmann shared an old picture of her and her late mother, Jaclyn Jose, and penned a heartfelt poem recalling how the esteemed actress raised her.

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