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

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

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

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

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

Former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co has alleged that he was ordered to deliver ₱2 billion in monthly kickbacks for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. In a video posted on his Facebook page, Co denied the earlier claim of former DPWH Engineer Henry Alcantara that he received ₱21 billion. “The truth is, from 2022 to 2025, the total amount of money that passed through me for President Bongbong Marcos an

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has revealed that he was approached by several retired military officers who offered him a position in a proposed civilian-military junta should President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. be removed from office. Lacson said he immediately rejected the offer, stressing that such a move would be illegal, unconstitutional, and detrimental to the country. In a radio interview on Sunday, Lacson confirmed that he was among those a

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has given former Ako-Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co and 17 officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Sunwest Corporation until Monday to surrender to authorities. Remulla said the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is still awaiting copies of the arrest warrants before issuing a memorandum ordering the individuals to surrender. “It will state that we are giving you

Two Philippine government bodies the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) have recommended filing plunder charges against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and former lawmaker Zaldy Co over alleged irregularities in large-scale flood control projects. In the Philippines, plunder is a major criminal offense involving the accumulation of at least ₱50 million (approx. USD 850,000) in illegal wealth through co

The Office of the Ombudsman is preparing to request the cancellation of the passport of resigned Ako-Bicol party-list Representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co and to seek the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice to compel his return to the Philippines, following the filing of criminal charges related to an allegedly substandard flood control project in Oriental Mindoro. On Tuesday, November 18, the Ombudsman filed graft and malversation charges before the Sandiganbayan against Co, se

Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos issued a rare and strongly worded statement on Tuesday, accusing his aunt, Senator Imee Marcos, of spreading “a web of lies” allegedly meant to destabilize the administration and advance her personal political ambitions. Sandro, who emphasized that this would be the “first and last time” he would comment on the matter, said it has become painful to watch how Senator Imee has allegedly resorted to falsehoods that implicate Pr