Duterte approves investigation into PH envoy retired to Brazil due to abuse accusations

[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte approved an investigation into the Philippine ambassador to Brazil, Marichu Mauro, who was recalled on charges of mistreating a domestic worker. Duterte’s former aide and now Senator Christopher “Bong” Go confirmed this in a statement Thursday. “The impartial investigation will be conducted in …

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Hayley Williams affirms Paramore’s stance against homophobia: “There’s a reason there are only three people left in Paramore”

[ad_1] Hayley Williams has taken to social media to reaffirm Paramore’s stance against homophobia, suggesting that the band’s intolerance of anti-LGBTQ views was one of the reasons the former members left the group. How Stereogum Williams’ comments reportedly came after a recent comment allegedly made by former member Josh Farro, …

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Aiko Meléndez, third anniversary boyfriend

[ad_1] MANILA – Actress Aiko Meléndez and her boyfriend, politician Jay Khonghun, celebrated their third anniversary as a couple. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Meléndez shared a photo of herself with Khonghun as she thanked her boyfriend for always being there for her. “I want to thank you for …

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TS Goni Intensifies to Severe Tropical Storm Ahead of Expected Entry to PAR

[ad_1] Image: Courtesy bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Goni, which is being monitored outside the Philippine Area of ​​Responsibility (PAR), has rapidly escalated to a severe tropical storm, the state meteorological office said Thursday. In its 11 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) …

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