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It was a stunning denouement for the self-proclaimed appointed son of God, a Filipino evangelist preacher who had millions of followers and influence at the highest levels of government but was wanted by Philippine authorities and the FBI on charges of human trafficking and sexual abuse. That changed in March, when a Philippine court ordered the arrest of Quiboloy and several other people on suspicion of child and sexual abuse and human trafficking. After he surrendered, officials said, Quiboloy was flown by military transport to Manila, the capital, and placed in police detention. After he won the presidency in 2022, Marcos set about dismantling Duterte’s power alliances, including the one with Quiboloy. Marcos said that he did not understand Duterte’s apology but that it was “her prerogative” to make it, local media reported.

Persons: God, Apollo Quiboloy, Rodrigo Duterte, Duterte’s, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Marcos, Quiboloy, ” Marcos, of Jesus Christ, ”, “, Jean Fajardo, ” Sen, Risa Hontiveros, Benhur Abalos, Duterte, Ted Aljibe, colluding, Sara Duterte, Christ Organizations: Philippine, FBI, Philippine Department of Justice, U.S . Treasury Department, Police, Philippine Senate, Getty, U.S Locations: Philippine, Davao, U.S, of Jesus, Philippines, Torreon, Davao City, of, Manila, AFP, Hawaii

☆ Who is the real Alice Guo? Fugitive mayor accused of spying for China faces legal reckoning after weeks on the run
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-04 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

The official inquiry into Alice Guo, disgraced former mayor of a small town not far from the capital Manila, has been compulsive viewing for Filipinos since it began in May. But who exactly is Alice Guo? The Bureau of Immigration (BI) says Indonesian authorities have informed them that former Mayor Alice Guo has been arrested in the country on September 4, 2024. Guo shows her chicken farm in Bamban, Tarlac province, in the Philippines in a YouTube video posted on April 20, 2022. The real concern about Guo arose from her alleged ties with business associates from China currently in prison.

Persons: Alice Guo, Guo, “, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, lawbreakers, ”, Alice L, David Buenaventura, Ditjen, she’s, Alice Leal Guo, scammers, Senator Risa Hontiveros, Marcos Jr, ” Marcos, Guo Hua Ping, hasn’t, Zhang Ruijin, Lin Baoying, Zhang, Lin, AMLC, Shiela, Cassandra Li Ong Organizations: CNN, absconding, Ang Law, Immigration, Philippine Bureau, YouTube, Philippine Offshore Gaming, Philippine News Agency, Philippine senate, Facebook, National Bureau of Investigation, Money, Yuan Technology Inc, Hongshen Gaming Technology Inc, QJJ, Inc Locations: Philippines, Manila, China, South China, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Bamban, Tarlac province, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippine, what’s, POGOs, Beijing, Singapore

☆ Philippines beefs up efforts to contain oil leak from sunken tanker
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] An aerial view shows the oil spill from the sunken fuel tanker MT Princess Empress on the shores of Pola, in Oriental Mindoro province, Philippines, March 8, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File PhotoMANILA, March 14 (Reuters) - Philippine authorities have increased efforts to contain an oil spill from a sunken fuel tanker that has affected coastal towns and was still spreading, the environment ministry said on Tuesday, as the country grapples with cleanup challenges. The vessel was carrying about 800,000 litres (211,338 gallons) of industrial fuel oil when it sank, according to the coast guard. Resorts in Oriental Mindoro, also known for world-class beaches and dive spots, have already been reeling from the impact of the oil spill, as tourists cancel reservations during what is supposed to be peak season. They also raised concerns about whether the tanker owner could file insurance claims despite questions about the ship's permit to operate.

☆ Dave Bautista says he got Manny Pacquiao tattoo covered after 'anti-gay statements'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Jo Yurcaba | Jo Yurcaba Is A Reporter For Nbc Out. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The old tattoo was a flaming meteor, which is the team logo of Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, who also has a meteor tattoo on his left forearm. A representative for Pacquiao did not immediately return a request for comment. I still stand on my belief that I’m against same sex marriage because of what the Bible says, but I’m not condemning LGBT. Nike terminated its relationship with Pacquiao as a result of his initial comments. At the time, Bautista also condemned Pacquiao’s remarks, calling the boxer a “f------ idiot” in an interview with TMZ.

☆ Rodrigo Duterte Fast Facts
▼ + stars: | 2016-12-16 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Here is a look at the life of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte’s daughter, Sara Duterte, was the mayor of Davao City. Timeline1977-1986 - Special counsel, and then city prosecutor of Davao City. However, the spokesman for Duterte tells reporters that “human rights did not arise” during the meeting. His son – incumbent Davao city Mayor Sebastian Duterte – would run as his vice-mayor in next year’s mid-term elections, officials said.

Persons: Rodrigo Duterte, Rodrigo Roa Duterte Father, Vicente Duterte, Soledad, Duterte, Elizabeth Zimmerman, Paolo, Sebastian, Sara, Honeylet Avanceña, Veronica, Ferdinand Marcos ’, Duterte’s, Sara Duterte, Adolf Hitler, Pope Francis, Flor Contemplacion, “, John Kerry, Philippines Philip Goldberg, Barack Obama, Obama, Edgar Matobato, Donald Trump, Duterte “, ”, …, Carpio, Mayor Sebastian Duterte – Organizations: CNN, Veronica Education, Lyceum of, Philippines University, B.A, San Beda College, Roman, Rights Watch, Philippine Congress, Association of Southeast, Nations, Philippine Senate, Defense, China Trade & Investment, White, Criminal Court, ICC, CNN Philippines, Metro, Mayor Locations: Philippines, Southern Leyte, Roa, J.D, Davao City, Davao, Singapore, Davao City’s, Manila Bay, CNN Philippines, Laos, China, Philippine, United, Manila, Marawi City, Da Nang, Moscow, Metro Manila, Davao city

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