The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is seeking to introduce reforms, including a massive capital hike to P300 billion, through amendments to its 26-year-old charter. In a statement, the state-owned bank said it is working closely with the Department of Finance (DOF), state regulators and...
Senator Robinhood Padilla will only need to convince three more senators to overturn the contempt order issued against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. In a press conference, Padilla disclosed that those who have joined him in opposing the contempt order are Senators...
Sen. Imee Marcos said on Wednesday, March 6, that she will join Sen. Robinhood Padilla in overturning the contempt order made against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. "Kasi parang hindi naman siya tama (I just think it's not right)," she said in a press...
Sen. Risa Hontiveros said that if the statements of witnesses on money laundering are true, Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy could be considered a "scammer". "Ginagamit ang taus-pusong pananampalataya ng mga taga-sunod niya para makalikom ng milyon-milyong pera. Pati mga OFW...
A Senate panel on Tuesday, March 5, cited in contempt and requested the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for his refusal to testify before the investigation on the human trafficking, sexual abuses, and forced labor allegations hurled against him. Sen. Risa...
Two senators reckoned that the human trafficking, sexual abuses, and forced labor allegations hurled against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy should be brought to court through the filing of the appropriate charges against him. Such was the view given by Senators...
The Office of Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, February 23 confirmed that the camp of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the religious sect Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), has already accepted the Senate’s subpoena on Thursday. According to Hontiveros’ office, the organization’s legal...
Vice President Sara Duterte shrugged off allegations made against her by a Senate witness that she received “bags of guns” from Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy as she hit back at those with political ambitions in the next presidential polls. Vice President Sara...
A former Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) member on Monday, February 19 claimed that he saw former president Rodrigo Duterte and vice president Sara Duterte leaving the premises of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s Glory Mountain carrying bags of firearms. Rene, not his real name, told the Senate...
Ramil De Jesus marked his UAAP win No. 300 in dominant fashion. This, following De La Salle’s season-opening victory over Adamson in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament that helped De Jesus achieve one of the most sensational coaching run in the league. Although it came as no...
De La Salle displayed a balanced attack to make quick work of Adamson, 25-16, 25-16, 25-18, in the opening day of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Mall for Asia Arena in Pasay City. The reigning champions cruised past the Lady Falcons for a...
Senator Risa Hontiveros disclosed on Thursday, Feb. 15, that her request to issue a subpoena against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy has yet to be signed by the Senate leadership, as witnesses against the religious leader have been the target of threats. Sen. Risa Hontiveros said the Kapihan sa Senado forum...
