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WEBReuters -September 8, 2024. MANILA — An influential evangelist preacher from the Philippines accused of sex trafficking and sexual abuse has been arrested, the interior minister said on Sunday. Apollo Quiboloy, self-proclaimed...
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WEB5 days ago · Pope to Indonesian authorities: ‘Interreligious dialogue fosters mutual respect’. Devin Watkins, Vatican News via CBCP News - September 5, 2024. JAKARTA, Indonesia— Pope Francis delivered his first speech on Indonesian soil on Wednesday as he met with the country’s authorities, civil society, and diplomatic...
BSP eyes substantial cut in banks' reserve requirement ratio this year
WEB13 hours ago · MANILA — The Philippine central bank is planning a substantial cut in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for banks this year, its governor said on Wednesday.
Why do midterm polls have lesser voters? UST prof explains
WEB12 hours ago · A political scientist said Filipinos often see midterm elections as “less impactful” as the president remains in office. Froilan Calilung, an assistant professor at the University of Santo Tomas, said this amid an observed trend of fewer registered voters exercising their right to suffrage during midterm elections.
Lea Salonga pitches Sarah Geronimo as next Filipino star
WEB10 hours ago · Broadway icon Lea Salonga has another singer in mind when asked who should be the next Filipino wax legend immortalized with a wax figure and featured at a Madame Tussauds museum. In an exclusive interview with Interaksyon during the unveiling of her own wax figure, Lea suggested that singer Sarah Geronimo should be the sixth Filipino honored ...
'Sabi na eh': Buzz as Joshua Garcia dubs character in 'Inside Out 2'
WEB9 hours ago · This was what some online Filipinos commented after Disney+ Philippines announced that Kapamilya heartthrob Joshua Garcia will voice the Filipino dub of “Inside Out 2’s” Lance Slashblade. The streaming service on Wednesday, September 18, revealed that the actor will voice the dramatic anime hero on whom lead character Riley had a …
New bishop installed in Baguio - Interaksyon
WEB14 hours ago · The new bishop was installed by papal nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown in the presence of around 20 bishops, including Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila. Cruz was in a wheelchair throughout the Mass as he recovers from a “freak accident” that injured his leg a few days before his episcopal ordination on Sept. 7.
US pledges funds to boost Philippine defenses amid China disputes
WEBJul 31, 2024 · MANILA — The United States on Tuesday pledged funding of $500 million for the Philippines’ military and coast guard in a big show of support for Manila as it faces Chinese actions in disputed waters in the South China Sea. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met their Philippine counterparts in Manila to ...
U.S. defense chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides …
WEBMar 28, 2024 · MANILA — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines and criticized as “dangerous” China’s use of water cannon and disruption of a Philippine resupply mission last week. In a phone call on Wednesday with his …
Blinken says US-Philippines relations in 'hyperdrive' — Manila …
WEBMar 20, 2024 · MANILA — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday their countries’ relationship is in “hyperdrive,” according to a Manila press pool report.