Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Arrest order vs Quiboloy out next week — House SecGen
A “pleasant” detention center awaits religious leader and alleged rapist Apollo Quiboloy, as the House of Representatives plans to release the arrest order against him next week, according to House Secretary General Reginald Velasco.
“Yes, it [arrest order] will be ready by tomorrow. So, it can be served by next week,” Velasco said in a press conference.
Chocolate Hills resort ‘temporarily closed until further notice’
The controversial resort located within the scenic Chocolate Hills protected area in Bohol province has “temporarily closed until further notice.”
Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort’s announcement of its interim shutdown followed a public uproar questioning the operation of a commercial hideaway among the world-famous Chocolate Hills.
Marcos on ex-president Duterte’s cha-cha remarks: ‘Papalit-palit’
Former President Rodrigo Duterte claimed that the push for Charter change is meant for the term extension of incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Duterte also drew comparisons to Marcos’ father, also the former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
Two remaining Filipino crewmen of MV True Confidence now back in PH
The two injured Filipino crewmen of ill-fated MV True Confidence are now back in the Philippines, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Thursday.
The two Filipino seafarers suffered “serious injuries” when True Confidence was struck by a Houthi-launched missile on March 6, but were declared “fit for travel” on Wednesday according to DMW.
Imelda Marcos discharged from hospital after bout of pneumonia
Former first lady Imelda Marcos has been discharged from the hospital after being confined due to pneumonia, her daughter Senator Imee Marcos told reporters on Thursday.
“She’s already out,” said Imee in a text message in Filipino, adding that her mother was actually discharged on Wednesday.
Former rebels seeking amnesty ‘most welcome’ to join PH Army
Former rebels who are seeking amnesty are “most welcome” to join the Philippine Army, its spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala told INQUIRER.net on Thursday.
Dema-ala made the reaction as Commissioner Jamar Kulayan of the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) revealed to INQUIRER.net that around 80,000 rebels are eligible to avail of the government reprieve.
Comelec mulling to set up voting precincts at malls nationwide
Would it be better for Filipinos to cast their votes in malls? The Commission on Elections (Comelec) seems to think so.
In a registration program held at the University of Santo Tomas on Thursday, Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia mentioned that the commission is considering establishing voting precincts at malls nationwide for the upcoming 2025 national and local elections.