Windows26: Quiboloy still elusive; PNP warns protectors

April 5, 2024

Hi, reader! We continue to give you updates on the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy, as well as projections on rice imports and the growth targets of the Marcos administration.

Quiboloy still elusive; PNP warns protectors

Fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy avoided capture for a second day running, as authorities combed the sprawling "Prayer Mountain" of his Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) sect in search of the man accused of repeatedly abusing a young follower over a decade ago.

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DA eyes fewer rice imports this year

The Philippines is expected to import less rice this year due to a projected increase in domestic production, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Thursday.

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Heavy power users told to ready gensets amid tight supply

The Department of Energy has more measures up its sleeve to ensure sufficient electricity supply across the archipelago, currently sizzling in the middle of the dry months and made more difficult by the El Niño phenomenon.

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Marcos admin cuts 2024, 2025 growth targets

The Marcos administration has slashed its economic growth targets for 2024 and 2025, even as its economic team maintained that the Philippines will still end up as one of the better-performing economies in Asia-Pacific.

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Pandemic worries, high prices forced PH couples to delay having kids

The economic uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic, compounded by rising prices, led Filipino couples to delay having children due to financial concerns.

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EDITORIAL: A sordid, spurious deal

The "gentleman's agreement" between former president Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping sheds light on his administration's defeatist stance on China's claims in the West Philippine Sea.

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Zoom Workplace reimagines teamwork with AI

Zoom will once again take workplace digitalization to the next level with its AI companion. Zoom Workplace adds numerous AI-powered features to everyone's favorite video call app, such as Ask AI Companion.

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What 'Under a Piaya Moon' director learned from Peque Gallaga

Filming "Under a Piaya Moon," director Kurt Soberano's team had to come up with "200 raw piayas and 500 cooked ones, with different variations and styles, and in different plating."

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Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo's legacy will remain untainted

Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, the Philippines' unrivaled Olympics heroine, is not going to the Paris 2024 Games. Her pursuit of a fifth consecutive appearance showcased her unmatched determination in the face of challenges.

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This event invites writers on a literary adventure on love, sex, and women

Join Women Writing for an all-day event celebrating love and romance! Esteemed speakers will share insights on love, sex, women's experiences, and novel writing.

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