Fake feng shui expert arrested
MANILA, Philippines — A man who allegedly stole P50 million from his victims over several years by posing as a feng shui expert was arrested in Quezon City on Thursday.
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South Africa slams Israel at ICJ for genocidal acts
“Genocides are never declared in advance but this court has the benefit of the past 13 weeks of evidence that shows, incontrovertibly, a pattern of conduct and related intention that justifies a plausible claim of genocidal acts.
QC fiscals junk grave threat raps vs ex-president Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not face trial in a Philippine court after the Quezon City (QC) Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the grave threat complaints filed by Rep. France Castro (ACT-Teachers party-list) against the former president.
Israel hits back at 'distorted' genocide case
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Israel said Friday it was not seeking to destroy the Palestinian people, as it hit back at what it called a "profoundly distorted" and "malevolent" genocide case against it at the UN's top court.
Senate urged to probe Cha-cha signature buying
A RESOLUTION has been filed at the Senate calling for an inquiry into reports that proponents pushing for a people’s initiative (PI) mode to amend the 1987 Constitution have been paying P100 to registered voters who would sign the petition.
Palace: Indonesia vows to reexamine Veloso case
THE Indonesian government has committed to reexamine the case of convicted Filipina Mary Jane Veloso and wait for the decision of Philippine court on a case that she had filed against her recruiters, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said yesterday.
Garin et al fail to stop Dengvaxia cases
FORMER Health Secretary now House deputy majority leader Janette Garin (Iloilo) and her co-defendants have failed to halt proceedings in graft and technical malversation charges filed against them late last year by the Office of the Ombudsman.
PH, Indonesia vow to enhance ties, cooperation
PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. and Indonesian President Joko Widodo yesterday agreed to continue to strengthen cooperation between the Philippines and Indonesia in several areas such as defense and security amid regional challenges, including territorial disputes in the South China Sea.