DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, a figure who has drawn significant attention from both U.S. and Philippine authorities, is a controversial televangelist whose life and career have been marked by both prominence and legal troubles. Here is an overview of his background, financial holdings, and legal issues: Background and Founding Born on April 20, … [Read more...] about Who is Apollo Carreon Quiboloy? an overview of the controversial televangelist
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NBI arrests American national with three Minors in Davao hotel
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday, June 27, arrested an American national found in the company of three minors at a hotel in Davao City. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Charles Franklin Armstrong from North Carolina, was apprehended following a tip-off from the hotel's tourist police. Atty. Arcelito Albao of NBI Region … [Read more...] about NBI arrests American national with three Minors in Davao hotel
No Plate, No Travel and Curfew on Minors strictly imposed in Samal
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Starting Wednesday, the city government of Samal will strictly enforce a "no plate, no travel" policy for motorists, along with a stringent curfew for minors. These measures are a response to recent crimes involving minors, with authorities closely monitoring the situation. Executive Order No. 41, signed by Mayor Al David Uy on June 27, mandates … [Read more...] about No Plate, No Travel and Curfew on Minors strictly imposed in Samal
BI Warns Public After Filipina intercepted attempting to work illegally in Lebanon
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a public warning against deceitful recruitment practices promising lucrative jobs in Lebanon, which persist despite ongoing anti-trafficking efforts. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco highlighted the issue after the recent interception of a Filipino woman at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) … [Read more...] about BI Warns Public After Filipina intercepted attempting to work illegally in Lebanon
Four victims of human trafficking deported from S, Korea
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Four victims of human trafficking arrived in the Philippines on June 19, after they were deported from South Korea for illegally working as entertainers. The Bureau of Immigration's Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES) in a press statement reported that the victims had arrived in the Philippines on a Jeju Air flight from South … [Read more...] about Four victims of human trafficking deported from S, Korea