Windows26: DOJ seeks hold departure order vs fugitive Quiboloy

April 26, 2024

Hi, reader! Today, we bring you stories on the DOJ's push for a hold departure order against Quiboloy, warnings of administrative charges for cops cooperating with the ICC, concerns over meat supply shortage, and WHO's alarm over youth alcohol and e-cigarette use.

DOJ seeks hold departure order vs fugitive Quiboloy

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested the issuance of a hold departure order (HDO) against televangelist Apollo Quiboloy to ensure that he cannot leave the country and evade prosecution for his crimes.

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DOJ warning: Cops who will help ICC face raps, ax

Police officers and government officials who will cooperate with the International Criminal Court in its investigation of the Duterte drug war will face administrative charges and possible dismissal from the service, the DOJ said.

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Group warns of scarce meat supply from abroad

The Meat Importers and Traders Association (Mita) has raised an alarm over limited supplies coming from abroad amid increasing production costs and the ever-present problem of African swine fever (ASF).

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Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming'–WHO

The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming," according to a report released by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access.

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Marcos extends contracts of temporary gov't workers

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed government agencies to extend the tenure of their contractual and job order (JO) workers from Dec. 31 this year until the end of 2025.

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EDITORIAL: Troubled waters

Filipino seafarers face threats in the Middle East crisis for the fourth time in six months, endangering the lives of the 400,000 Filipinos deployed since 2017.

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How to recover deleted Facebook posts

People may accidentally erase precious memories from their social platforms like Facebook. Fortunately, there are some ways to recover discarded posts.

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Vape packaging to have graphic health warnings

All electronic cigarettes and vapes sold in physical and online stores in the Philippines will contain graphic health warnings on their packaging starting next month to discourage a growing number of young users.

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On parallel bars, Carlos Yulo has third shot at Olympic glory

Carlos Yulo is expected to battle for a medal in the floor exercise and the vault, two disciplines in artistic gymnastics where the Filipino spark plug has won world titles.

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FDCP honors 'guardians of tradition, scholars of the arts'

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has just honored several "guardians of tradition, scholars of the arts" at the recently concluded Parangal ng Sining.

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