INQToday: Arrest order vs Quiboloy out next week 鈥� House SecGen
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
A “pleasant” detention center awaits religious leader and alleged rapist Apollo Quiboloy, as the House of Representatives plans to release the arrest order against him next week, according to House Secretary General Reginald Velasco.
“Yes, it [arrest order] will be ready by tomorrow. So, it can be served by next week,” Velasco said in a press conference.
The controversial resort located within the scenic Chocolate Hills protected area in Bohol province has “temporarily closed until further notice.”
Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort’s announcement of its interim shutdown followed among the world-famous Chocolate Hills.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte claimed that the push for Charter change is meant for the term extension of incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Duterte also drew comparisons to Marcos’ father, also the former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
The two injured Filipino crewmen of ill-fated MV True Confidence are now back in the Philippines, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Thursday.
The when True Confidence was struck by a Houthi-launched missile on March 6, but were declared “fit for travel” on Wednesday according to DMW.
Former first lady has been discharged from the hospital after being confined due to pneumonia, her daughter Senator Imee Marcos told reporters on Thursday.
“She’s already out,” said Imee in a text message in Filipino, adding that her mother was actually discharged on Wednesday.
Former rebels who are seeking amnesty are “most welcome” to join the Philippine Army, its spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala told 黑料社 on Thursday.
Dema-ala made the reaction as Commissioner Jamar Kulayan of the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) revealed to 黑料社 that around 80,000 rebels are eligible to avail of the government reprieve.
Would it be better for Filipinos to cast their votes in malls? The Commission on Elections (Comelec) seems to think so.
In a registration program held at the University of Santo Tomas on Thursday, Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia mentioned that the commission is considering establishing voting precincts at malls nationwide for the upcoming 2025 national and local elections.
