DOJ to Quiboloy: Face charges ‘unconditionally’

MANILA: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday called on Apollo Quiboloy to honor his earlier promises and face the child abuse charges against him before a Davao court ‘unconditionally,’ even as future arrest warrants are awaiting the embattled te…

S. Korea successfully launches 2nd spy satellite into orbit

SEOUL: South Korea successfully launched its second indigenous spy satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the US on Monday (Seoul time), according to the defense ministry.

The Falcon 9 lifted off at 8:17 a.m. (7…

OCD: Engineering solutions, Building Code vital in quake preparedness

MANILA: The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) has reiterated the importance of engineering solutions and compliance with Republic Act 6541 or the National Building Code as part of earthquake preparedness and mitigation efforts.

‘I will say it again. …

Remaining Reds urged to abandon insurgency, contribute to growth

MANILA: Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) called on the remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) to abandon the armed struggle and contribute to unity, peace and developme…

New PNP chief rallies cops to give ‘best public service’

MANILA: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Monday called on police officers to give the best public service to communities.

In his first flag-raising rites as PNP chief in Camp Crame, Quezon City, the new top cop s…

Marcos nixes Quiboloy’s terms to surrender

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has rejected the conditions set by embattled televangelist Apollo Quiboloy for his surrender in connection with his child abuse cases.

‘It seems to be a little bit tail wagging the dog na siya ang magbibigay …

BI: Over 150 Vietnamese citizens barred from PH in March

MANILA: Over 150 Vietnamese nationals have been excluded in the country in March for reportedly working in illegal online gambling hubs, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Monday.

Citing the report of the Immigration Protection and Border Enforcemen…