Windows26: Davao RTC issues arrest warrant for Quiboloy for sexual abuse

April 3, 2024

Hey, reader! This newsletter covers the arrest warrant issued against Apollo Quiboloy, Gibo Teodoro's warning against Chinese propaganda, and more. Let's begin the rundown.

Davao RTC issues arrest warrant for Quiboloy for sexual abuse

A warrant of arrest has been issued by the Davao Regional Trial Court against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for sexual abuse.

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Gibo: Beware of 'trap set by Chinese propaganda'

Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. warned Filipinos not to fall for any "Chinese propaganda" that would deflect the issue of Beijing's encroachment in the West Philippine Sea.

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New PNP chief Marbil would rather not call it a 'drug war'

Gen. Rommel Marbil said the crackdown on drug syndicates would continue under his leadership, but he did not want it associated with the bloody "war" that marked previous PNP operations.

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DOH chief reminds vs summer diseases

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa advised the public to drink water and "cool off" or go to a cooler place to prevent falling ill due to hot weather.

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El Niño water-saving tips: Start by using 'tabo' instead of bidet

The national government has called on the public to practice "small measures" to conserve water in their households as the country tries to deal with a rapidly dwindling water supply and a strong El Niño this year.

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EDITORIAL: Mitigating El Niño, La Niña impact

By May, the Department of Science and Technology expects 54 provinces or 66 percent of the country to suffer from drought—from 48 in April—which means below normal rainfall conditions for five consecutive months.

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Pertussis: How to protect yourself, loved ones

As the highly contagious disease pertussis, or whooping cough, killed 40 children, government and health experts are trying to step up the child vaccination campaign hobbled by vaccine hesitancy.

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Robotaxis soon to drive around NYC

Soon, people may recognize New York City as one of the first US cities to adopt driverless vehicles. Mayor Eric Adams says he will allow driverless technology in his city because he believes it is inevitable.

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The difference between EJ Obiena and Mondo Duplantis

It's no secret that EJ Obiena has one name he should make a target if he wants to strike gold in the Paris Olympics this year: Armand Duplantis.

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Police say JK Rowling committed no crime with tweets slamming Scotland's new hate speech law

J.K. Rowling did not break the law with tweets criticizing Scotland's new hate speech law and referring to transgender women as men, the police said Tuesday, April 2.

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