Search Result for “KAPA”
Davao court acquits 1 of 3 suspects in murder of Kidapawan radioman
March 9, 2024, 11:49 am
KIDAPAWAN CITY – One of the suspects in the 2019 murder of a radio broadcaster here was acquitted by a court in Davao City on Friday. Lawyer Vicente C. Andiano, one of the counsels of Sotero “Jun” Jacolbe Jr., told a news conference that the prosecution failed to substantiate Jacolbe’s… Read More
SC junks Kapa-linked firm’s suit questioning asset freeze
August 9, 2022, 6:32 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed a petition filed by a local business company, suspected of receiving funneled funds from the controversial investment firm Kapa (Kabus Padatoon) - Community Ministry International (KCMI), to lift the freeze order on its assets. In a resolution shared… Read More
PH surviving pandemic but not yet 'out of woods': Cabotaje
May 26, 2022, 4:46 pm
MANILA – The country might have survived the prevailing impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, but still “we are not yet out of the woods,” Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said Thursday. In a vaccination event at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, Cabotaje, who also… Read More
Struggling couple to start anew in Camarines Norte thru BP2
March 10, 2022, 4:51 pm
MANILA – Struggling in Talisay, Camarines Norte way back in 2018, couple Ervie Dumasig San Fernando, 29, and Jeric Miranda, 25, sought chances of having a better life in Metro Manila. The couple, along with their then one-year-old son, left their simple life in the province to seek a better… Read More
Cops tracking source of P5.3-M cocaine seized in Tawi-Tawi
November 1, 2021, 3:10 pm
MANILA – An investigation is underway to determine the source of the PHP5.3 million worth of cocaine seized from a big-time drug suspect in Tawi-Tawi last week, the country's top cop said on Monday. “Iniimbestigahan na si Basir Daud upang alamin kung saan galing ang nakumpiskang cocaine sa… Read More
Butuan cops nab couple tagged in KAPA investment scheme
October 28, 2021, 1:11 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Butuan City Police has arrested a couple involved in an illegal investment scheme who are also linked to the KAPA Community Ministry International (KAPA), authorities said Thursday. Maj. Dorothy Tumulak, the Public Information Officer of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 13… Read More
Coast Guard personnel in ‘investment scam’ sacked
April 15, 2021, 5:07 pm
MANILA – An enlisted personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has been relieved from his post and is being investigated following his alleged involvement in an investment scam. In a statement on Thursday, the PCG said it is currently investigating Seaman 2nd Class Jurin Demsio and his… Read More
PTFoMS orders manhunt vs. suspect in broadcaster slay
March 7, 2021, 12:31 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to intensify its manhunt for fugitive Dante Encarnacion Tabusares, the primary suspect in the murder of broadcaster Eduardo Sanchez Dizon in Kidapawan City. In a memorandum issued to… Read More
Gordon reiterates need for stockpiling, warehouses
November 3, 2020, 1:45 pm
MANILA – With the country taking a battering from different disasters every year, Senator Richard Gordon reiterated the need for the government to preposition disaster response equipment and stockpile strategic supplies to facilitate disaster response. Gordon, who is also chairman and CEO of the… Read More
Suspect in Kidapawan radioman slay joins NPA: PTFoMS
October 16, 2020, 6:51 pm
MANILA – In a desperate attempt to evade justice for the killing of Brigada News FM–Kidapawan station manager Eduardo Sanchez Dizon, prime suspect Dante Encarnacion Tabusares a.k.a. Bong Encarnacion has cowered behind the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA)… Read More
SoCot 'local terror group' eyed as Kapa founder’s arms supplier
August 28, 2020, 8:49 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Police are eyeing an Islamic State-inspired local terrorist group operating in South Cotabato province as among the possible sources of the high-powered firearms that were seized last month from Kapa Community Ministry International founder Pastor Joel Apolinario.Col.… Read More
SEC sees progress in cases vs. KAPA after founder’s arrest
July 24, 2020, 7:27 pm
MANILA – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking forward to the progress of cases, now pending in various courts, against the Kapa-Community Ministry International (KAPA) following the arrest of founder Joel Apolinario for syndicated estafa. “With the mastermind already… Read More
Kapa victims in Caraga want ‘donations’ back
July 22, 2020, 9:07 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Now that "Kabos Padatoon" or Kapa Community Ministry founder Joel A. Apolinario is in police custody, victims of the group’s investment fraud in the Caraga Region are demanding the return of their "donations".Several Kapa "investors" were interviewed by the Philippine News Agency… Read More
Investment scam 'victims' ransack Kapa office in Sarangani
July 22, 2020, 9:00 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Angry residents believed to be victims of the investment scam operated by the Kapa Community Ministry International Inc. stormed the latter's former main office in Alabel town, Sarangani province, Wednesday morning and carted away some equipment and building materials.Maj.… Read More
PNP hopes justice for Kapa victims after founder's arrest
July 22, 2020, 10:51 am
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday expressed hope that the victims of the investment scam allegedly by the Kapa Community Ministry International will be one step closer to justice with the arrest of its founder Joel Apolinario. In a press statement, PNP chief Gen. Archie… Read More
PNP confirms arrest of Kapa founder in Surigao Sur raid
July 21, 2020, 9:30 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office in Caraga Region (PRO-13) confirmed the arrest of Joel A. Apolinario, the controversial founder of Kabos Padatoon or Kapa Community Ministry, who has been subject to manhunt following the release of several warrants of arrests for large-scale syndicated… Read More
Another Sarangani court orders arrest of Kapa execs
July 11, 2020, 7:08 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Another court in Sarangani province has ordered the arrest of Kapa Community Ministry International Inc. founder Pastor Joel Apolinario and his top associates for syndicated estafa.Lawyer Regner Peneza, head of the National Bureau of Investigation-Sarangani district office,… Read More
NBI warns anew vs proliferation of investment scams
June 24, 2020, 4:29 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) warned residents here anew from getting lured in illegal investment schemes that have proliferated amid the continuing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Lawyer Regner Peneza, head of NBI-Sarangani district office, on… Read More
Manhunt continues vs. Kapa investment scam operators
June 10, 2020, 2:51 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The alleged masterminds behind the multibillion investment scam of controversial quasi-religious group Kapa Community Ministry International, Inc. have remained elusive to authorities, one year after its operation was shut down by the government.Lawyer Regner Peneza, head… Read More
SEC tracks down more unauthorized investment schemes
April 22, 2020, 5:53 pm
MANILA – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has identified four more unauthorized investment schemes, including rackets possibly operated by previously flagged groups under new names. In separate advisories issued on April 21, the commission warned the public against dealing with… Read More
