Windows26: Rep. Castro calls out Quiboloy for ‘thumbing nose’ at gov’t

April 8, 2024

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Today's newsletter highlights Rep. Castro's critique of Quiboloy's evasion of charges, DMW's report on the increase of OFW demand across Europe, and the Philippines' engagement in strategic drills with key allies in the West Philippine Sea.

Rep. Castro calls out Quiboloy for 'thumbing nose' at gov't

The government must show it was equitably applying the law by not giving in to the demands being set by preacher Apollo Quiboloy before he surfaces to face the charges lodged against him, ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro said on Sunday.

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DMW: More demands for OFWs 'all over Europe'

Several European countries are looking to hire more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

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PH holds West Philippine Sea drills with 3 key allies

The Philippines and its closest security partners — the United States, Australia, and Japan — on Sunday conducted their first-ever joint maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid China's increasing aggression in those waters.

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China conducts own drills in South China Sea

Beijing's People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command said it was organizing "joint naval and air combat patrols in the South China Sea."

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PH forex reserves grew to $104B in March

The Philippines' dollar reserves inched up in March due to fresh deposits made by the national government to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), which also made a killing with its investments abroad and gold holdings.

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EDITORIAL: New tack to address ROW issues

Marcos addresses long-standing right-of-way issues by forming an interagency committee to streamline, and hopefully expedite, land acquisition for major railway projects.

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Hotel built by Imelda Marcos in Leyte ends operations

The Oriental Leyte Hotel, once owned by former first lady Imelda Marcos and leased by a private company from the Leyte provincial government, ceased operations after nearly 12 years under new management.

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Many cancer drugs still unproven 5 years after sped up approval – study

The US FDA's accelerated approval program aims to grant patients early access to promising drugs. But how often do these drugs actually improve or extend patients' lives?

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Vanessa Sarno nears Paris Olympics

Vanessa Sarno moved closer to booking a trip to the 2024 Paris Olympics after topping Group B of her category on Sunday at the International Weightlifting Federation World Cup in Phuket, Thailand.

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Sharon Cuneta: How to make millions while still doing what you love

"My father told me that it's easier to make P10 million from P1 million, than to make your first million. [...] The thing is, I listened, and so my savings grew and grew," she added.

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