Windows26: Weekend Roundup: Quiboloy’s arrest, Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, economic Cha-cha

What's up, reader! What a week it has been. Welcome to another Weekend Roundup, your weekly fix for everything you need to catch up. Let's begin the rundown.

Quiboloy's arrest, detention

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy has been ordered arrested and detained at the Senate following his continued refusal to face the chamber's investigation of his alleged crimes on sexual abuse, human trafficking, forced labor, and other human rights violations.

Zubiri wants Quiboloy hearing soon after arrest
Dela Rosa offers to protect Quiboloy at Senate probe: 'I'll be his security'
Trafficking, abuse raps filed vs Quiboloy in Pasig, Davao
Quiboloy case now in court, no bail recommended
'Ex-president Duterte may be asked to testify on Quiboloy's assets'

Economic Cha-cha gets final House nod

Resolution of Both Houses No. 7, which seeks to amend the restrictive economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, has been approved on the third and final reading at the House of Representatives. Here is a summary on how the lawmakers voted:

Seniors, PWDs get higher discounts?

The revised rules on the 5-percent special discount on basic goods and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities will raise the cap for their weekly grocery discount from P65 to P125 starting next week. Read more details here.

Heritage churches to visit

As Semana Santa will be observed next week, INQUIRER.net lists down some heritage churches in the Philippines—churches that are well known either for their great architecture or for being "home" to revered images to which miracles are attributed.

Ten stories you shouldn't miss

UK royal Kate having chemotherapy after 'huge shock' of cancer discovery
Teves arrested while golfing in Timor-Leste
Ex-President Duterte may be arrested as easily as Teves, says Trillanes
VP Sara to teacher scolding her pupils: 'Stop holding class when angry'
BSP study: Rising heat also hurts PH economy
San Miguel drops PAREx project
'It's Showtime' takes over GMA's noontime slot starting April 6
Motherhood & me: How to deal with picky eaters and tedious playtimes
These services will bring your old VHS tapes and betamax into the digital age
Column of the Week: Beyond 'Earth Hour'

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Samuel Yap

Content Producer,

Digital Content Distribution

March 23, 2024

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