DAVAO CITY – The lawyer of detained religious leader and senatorial aspirant Apollo Quiboloy expressed hope on Thursday that the Supreme Court (SC) will dismiss the petition seeking to compel the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to declare him a nuisance candidate. In an interview with reporters, lawyer Israelito Torreon stated there is "no rhyme nor reason" why Pastor … [Read more...] about Quiboloy Camp Hopeful SC Will Dismiss DQ Case
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Pope Francis appoints first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery
DAVAO CITY – The Vatican on Monday announced that Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the head of a Vatican dicastery, marking the first time a woman has held such a position within the Roman Curia. This appointment underscores the Pope's commitment to increasing women's leadership roles in the Catholic Church. Sister Brambilla, 59, a member of the … [Read more...] about Pope Francis appoints first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery
Bukidnon town mayor issued warrant of arrest for statutory rape
DAVAO CITY —The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 9 in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, has issued a warrant of arrest against Pangantucan town Mayor Miguel Silva Jr. for charges of sexual assault and statutory rape. The warrant, signed by RTC Branch 9 Presiding Judge Ma. Theresa Aban Cammanong, was issued on December 10, 2024, as confirmed by documents obtained by Newsline … [Read more...] about Bukidnon town mayor issued warrant of arrest for statutory rape
Governor Oaminal places Misamis Occidental on high alert for flash floods
DAVAO CITY — Misamis Occidental Governor Henry Oaminal convened an emergency meeting with provincial disaster management and local government officials on Sunday evening to prepare for the forecasted heavy rainfall that could trigger flash floods across the province. During the meeting, Governor Oaminal announced plans to issue an executive order to formally establish an … [Read more...] about Governor Oaminal places Misamis Occidental on high alert for flash floods
Bangsamoro women commission launches campaign to End Violence Against Women
DAVAO CITY – The Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC) launched the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) on November 25, 2024, at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex (SKCC) in the Bangsamoro Government Center, emphasizing the vital role of men and community leaders in creating a VAW-free Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). During the event, … [Read more...] about Bangsamoro women commission launches campaign to End Violence Against Women
