Vice President Sara Duterte should have paid more attention to the state of the country’s education sector instead of harping about the Senate’s investigation into the alleged abuses Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder and leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy committed against students and...
As the world celebrates women’s day, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, March 8 expressed hope justice would be served for the women victim-survivors of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy. Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Senate Social Media Unit)...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, March 4 lauded the Department of Justice (DOJ) for finally pushing through with the filing of qualified trafficking and child abuses cases against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. This, after the DOJ ordered the filing of...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, February 21 warned Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy he would be arrested should he fails to attend in the next Senate inquiry into the alleged crimes committed by his religious organization. Hontiveros made the remark in...
The Armed Forces-Naval Forces Western Mindanao rescued five suspected human trafficking victims at the Zamboanga City seaport on Wednesday, February 7. FIVE suspected victims of human trafficking were rescued on Wednesday in Zamboanga City. (Photo via Liza Jocson) They were onboard a commercial...
The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality on Tuesday, January 23 issued a subpoena against self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy after the latter skipped the panel’s investigation into the alleged crimes committed by his church, The Kingdom...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has assured that victims and survivors of human trafficking will be assisted and provided with support services to ensure their immediate recovery and reintegration into society. DSWD Secretary for Legislative Affairs and co-spokesperson Irene...
The Philippines and Cambodia are ramping up their efforts against human trafficking as diplomats of both sides met to discuss bilateral cooperation. Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia Maria Amelita Aquino recently called on newly-installed Cambodian Interior Minister, with whom she discussed Manila...
A resolution seeking an investigation into the reported cases of large-scale human trafficking, rape, sexual violence and child abuse happening at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), the Name Above Every Name church headed by spiritual leader Apollo Quiboloy has been filed in the Senate. ...
The remains of two Filipinos executed in China for drug trafficking are expected to arrive in the Philippines within the week. Ma. Teresita Daza, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson, said Wednesday the Philippine Consulate General in Guangzhou is now working on the repatriation of...
China is standing by on its decision on its execution of two Filipino nationals convicted of drug trafficking as it said drug-related offenses are a serious crime. The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Tuesday, Dec. 5, Chinese law stipulates that all people who have committed crime are “equal” in...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Sunday, December 3 expressed his sadness on the death of two Filipino nationals who were executed in China on Nov. 24, 2023 for drug trafficking offenses. But Dela Rosa, who was the chief implementer of the previous Duterte administration’s...