MANILA – Lawyers representing embattled Apollo Quiboloy on Wednesday expressed confidence in judicial proceedings initiated against their client before the courts, where prosecutors have charged the influential Mindanao-based pastor with human trafficking and exploitation of minors. "We now place full reliance on the Judiciary as the final nation of the people's rights, … [Read more...] about Quiboloy counsel welcomes raps; mum on pastor’s surrender
SC affirms ex-North Cotabato solon’s dismissal over PDAF misuse
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the dismissal from the service of former North Cotabato 2nd District congressman Gregorio Ipong in connection with irregularities in the use of pork barrel funds in 2007. In a 13-page resolution released online last week, the SC Second Division affirmed the Court of Appeals (CA) which found Ipong administratively liable for … [Read more...] about SC affirms ex-North Cotabato solon’s dismissal over PDAF misuse
McDonald’s to hire elderly, PWDs of Manila
MANILA – Senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs) of Manila will soon have a chance to work at McDonald's, an American fast-food chain. The city government of Manila entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the personnel provider of McDonald’s for the implementation of a program that would provide jobs for senior citizens and PWDs. The agreement was … [Read more...] about McDonald’s to hire elderly, PWDs of Manila
Chocolate Hills resort issued building permit even without ECC
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga on Friday said the owner of the resort built within the vicinity of Chocolate Hills in Bohol was never issued an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB). However, the owner of Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort still obtained a building permit … [Read more...] about Chocolate Hills resort issued building permit even without ECC
Transport Office hires 300 security screeners
MANILA – The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) will soon hire an additional 300 security screening officers to be stationed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). "We requested the DBM (Department of Budget and Management) to allow us to hire over 1,000 screeners, and they approved 700. We are just waiting for their go signal to initially hire 300, and … [Read more...] about Transport Office hires 300 security screeners
