Hontiveros slams KOJC founder’s request for hospital arrest
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros slammed Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s request for hospital detention, saying there should be no special treatment for an accused sex offender.
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Bulacan police neutralizes robbery suspect
CAMP ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan, Philippines — A suspect in the robbery of a dental clinic in Malolos City on Friday was killed during a police hot-pursuit operation.
P4.4 million marijuana destroyed in Tabuk, Kalinga
MANILA, Philippines — At least 22,000 marijuana plants worth P4.4 million were uprooted and destroyed in Tabuk City in Kalinga on Friday.
4 dead as fallen tree hits tricycle in Lanao
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Four villagers died when a tree fell on the tricycle they were riding in Barangay Cabsaran, Malabang, Lanao del Sur on Friday.
Scribes to honor Bolick, Fajardo
MANILA, Philippines — Robert Bolick, June Mar Fajardo, and the thrilling Game 6 of the Philippine Cup finals between Meralco and San Miguel are among those to be cited in the 30th PBA Press Corps Awards Night set Sept. 24 at the Novotel Manila Araneta City.
Court finds 17 Chinese guilty of cybersex crimes
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The 17 Chinese found guilty for cybersex den operation in this city remain under the custody of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) as it waits for the court to order their transfer to the Bureau of Immigration.
PNP: Quiboloy sex accusers to surface
MANILA, Philippines — Two alleged victims of sexual abuse by Apollo Quiboloy are willing to surface and testify against the controversial leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), the Philippine National Police (PNP) said yesterday.
12 NCRPO cops cleared of kidnapping charges
MANILA, Philippines — Twelve former anti-narcotics officers of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) were cleared by the Department of Justice (DOJ) of wrongdoing over the kidnapping of four drug suspects.