Officials who could potentially implicate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in kickbacks and anomalous government projects are allegedly using resignation as a “convenient escape hatch.” This was the statement of the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives following the resignation of Justice Undersecretary Jojo Cadiz on Friday. “He is not an ordinary employee he is a former Senate staff member of President Marcos Jr., a trusted associate now accused of being the bagman f

The Office of the Ombudsman has formally filed malversation and graft charges against Sarah Discaya and several others in connection with the alleged ₱96.5-million ghost project in Davao Occidental. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano confirmed that the cases were lodged before the Digos Regional Trial Court (RTC) at around 2:15 p.m. on December 5. Also charged were Maria Roma Angeline Rimando of St. Timothy Construction and multiple officials from the DPWH Davao Occidental Dist

“You have undertaken to cheat me. I won't sue you, for the law is too slow. I'll ruin you.” —Cornelius Vanderbilt WE wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt, but it has become obvious and crystal clear the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and the Office of the Ombudsman, Department of Justice (DoJ), including the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), are really slow as snails. Pardon us, but aren’t they supposed to announce the indictment of thos

Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has rejected the invitation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to appear before its investigation into the alleged irregularities in flood control projects in his district. Duterte slammed the commission, saying wala raw kapangyarihan ang ICI na ipatawag ang isang mambabatas at binansagan niya itong political harassment. In a strongly worded letter sent to ICI Chairman Andres B. Reyes Jr., Duterte argued

Pressure continues to mount against PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. as an estimated 50 Local Water Districts (LWDs)are now moving to terminate their joint venture agreements (JVAs) with the Villar-owned water utility company. Sa pagdinig ng Senate Committee on Public Services, Senator Raffy Tulfo reported that his office conducted a survey among 70 LWDs. The results showed that 61 districts are not satisfied with PrimeWater’s service. Ayon kay Tulfo, marami nang water distric

Rogelio “Babes” Singson, former DPWH secretary, has stepped down as commissioner of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). According to ICI chairperson Andy Reyes, the intense and stressful nature of the work has taken a toll on Singson’s health, prompting him to resign. His resignation takes effect on December 15, pero puwedeng ma-extend hanggang December 21. Si Singson ay isa sa tatlong miyembro ng ICI na personal na pinili ni President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Ma

Daet, Camarines Norte — Three alleged High-Value Individuals (HVI) were arrested in a successful buy-bust operation along Vinzons Avenue, Daet, Camarines Norte, on the evening of December 3, 2025. Police recovered from the suspects roughly 3 kilos of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of ₱20,400,000, based on the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) valuation. Also confiscated were 669 pieces of counterfeit ₱1,000 bills used as boodle money, along with marked buy-bust cash

NEW YORK - Ohio Republican Senator Bernie Moreno is pushing for a nationwide ban on dual citizenship, arguing that holding more than one citizenship raises concerns about national loyalty and conflicting interests. His proposal has sparked debate among immigrants, legal scholars, and community advocates, including one Ohio State University professor who views the idea as misguided. The United States has long been described as a cultural and intellectual melting pot, shaped by

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has confirmed the discovery of 250 “ghost projects” during joint inspections of flood control and other infrastructure programs nationwide. These findings emerged from the ongoing validation of approximately 10,000 projects already inspected, which form part of the 30,000 infrastructure items flagged for verification under the government’s intensified probe into alleged irregularities in public works spending. According to the AFP, th

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray issued a powerful call for accountability as she stood before thousands of protesters during the “Trillion Peso March” at the EDSA People Power Monument on Sunday, urging the government to act swiftly on the widening flood control scandal that has rocked the nation. Gray, who has consistently used her platform to champion social issues, appealed directly to the Office of the Ombudsman, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. She demanded

A Filipino man was arrested inside his home in Dallas, Texas, in what experts say reflects the Trump administration’s increasingly aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. Yaakub Vijandre, a longtime resident and beneficiary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, recounted the tense moments when six unmarked vehicles suddenly pulled up outside his home. Federal agents rushed in, and one officer allegedly pointed a gun at him before placing him unde

More than 15,000 passengers from three major Philippine airlines were affected by a required software update for Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, resulting in nearly 100 delayed or canceled flights. According to acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, Airbus and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered the update as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and airworthiness of all affected aircraft. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines canceled 78 domestic

Representative Leila de Lima of the Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list stated bluntly that the family and supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte have no one to blame but themselves for the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) rejection of Duterte’s petition for interim release. De Lima issued the remark after Duterte’s family and allies lashed out at the ICC and the Marcos administration over the tribunal’s decision to deny the former president’s request. “The ICC App

A tragic accident in Manila left a young factory worker dead and another man injured after a motorcycle collided with a tractor head truck in the early hours of Saturday. The severity of the impact was so extreme that the passenger was fatally crushed, leaving emergency responders visibly shaken. Authorities identified the victim only as “Al,” a 27-year-old factory employee from Manila. He had been riding as a passenger on a motorcycle driven by “Archie,” 31, when the colli

A fugitive billionaire-politician, former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, amassed enormous wealth during his last four years in Congress, according to a report by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC). Documents obtained by Bilyonaryo.com show that the AMLC uncovered nearly ₱4 billion in cash deposits spread across 205 bank accounts under Co’s name. From 2021 to 2025 alone, these accounts received a total of ₱3,989,079,370 in deposits, an amount t

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has rejected the appeal for interim release filed on behalf of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte , delivering a unanimous ruling that dismisses all three grounds of appeal raised by his defense team. In its decision, the Appeals Chamber held that the arguments presented by Duterte’s counsel failed to meet the legal threshold required to justify provisional release under the Rome Statute. The Chamber emphasized

Former Ako Bicol Representative Elizaldy Co has accused First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos and her brother, Martin Araneta, of allegedly controlling the importation of rice and onions in the Philippines an arrangement he claims has created artificial price spikes in these essential commodities. In a new video released on Wednesday, November 26, Co asserted that the First Lady oversees the country’s rice importation, while her brother purportedly plays a similar role in the onion

A quiet Wednesday morning in Camalig, Albay turned into a scene of tragedy and heartbreak after a UV Express van and a 10-wheeler truck plunged into a ravine, killing 11 out of the vehicle’s 13 passengers. According to Camalig Mayor Caloy Baldo, the accident happened around 9 a.m. along the bypass road in Barangay Libod. What followed was an agonizing eight-hour rescue and retrieval operation as authorities battled steep terrain, unstable ground, and the wreckage lodged deep

A Filipino artist has once again proven that talent nurtured with passion, faith, and perseverance can shine on the world stage. Romeo Cortez Jr., a humble artist from Lucban, Quezon, has brought pride to Filipinos after receiving the Artwork Archive Award at the American Artists Professional League’s (AAPL) 97th Grand National Exhibition. The event is being held at the iconic Salmagundi Club in Manhattan, New York an artistic sanctuary known for honoring the best in traditio

The passports of former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and Cassandra Ong, along with two other suspects linked to the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga, have been canceled. Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) spokesperson Winston Casio confirmed that Pasig RTC Branch 157 approved the Motion for Cancellation of Passport on Monday afternoon, November 24. Aside from Roque and Ong, the passports of Ronelyn Baterna an