U.S. Wants Apollo Quiboloy Extradited. Philippines Receives Formal Extradition Request Over Sex Trafficking Case.

The United States has formally requested the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy, the founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, to face federal sex trafficking and related charges. Philippine authorities confirmed the request has been transmitted to the Department of Justice, while Quiboloy remains in custody on separate criminal charges in the Philippines.

Marcos Drops Bomb on Electric Bills: “Remove System Loss Charge Now” — But Utilities Say Industry Could Collapse

Filipinos are paying for electricity that never reaches their homes — and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says it’s time to stop. The “system loss charge” makes up about 5% of Meralco bills, covering technical losses and theft. Marcos wants it removed from consumer bills. Power companies warn the move could cost tens of billions and threaten the entire industry.