The Philippine Navy stressed that Orly Regala Guteza is not covered by the protection of the Marine Corps and that the institution has no connection to his personal undertakings. It further assured the public of the Navy’s professionalism and nonpartisan stance. In a statement, the Philippine Navy clarified that Guteza has been retired from the Philippine Marine Corps since June 30, 2020. The Navy emphasized that as a retired serviceman, Guteza is no longer under the administ

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), chaired by Andres Reyes Jr., together with a team of volunteer lawyers, has submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman its recommendation to file criminal and administrative charges against Senators Joel Villanueva and Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada, former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, former Caloocan 2nd District Representative Mitch Cajayon-Uy, former DPWH Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, and former Comm

Senator Mark Villar, former Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), has declared the highest net worth among senators, amounting to ₱1.2 billion, based on his 2024 Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN). In the SALN made public on Tuesday afternoon, Villar declared ownership of 14 real properties, including house-and-lot units, condominiums, and parcels of land, with a total value of ₱349,144,407. Meanwhile, his personal properties, co

CAVITE - A father was shot dead by police after going berserk and taking his own children hostage in Barangay Sampaloc 4, Dasmariñas City, Cavite, on Monday morning — a tragedy that neighbors believe stemmed from the hardships he faced in life. The suspect was identified as 37-year-old jeepney driver LJ Borda , who reportedly suffered a mental breakdown after several days without food or sleep. According to the investigation, Borda allegedly attempted to stab his two young ch

Around 300 Filipinos living on the island of Jamaica are bracing for the impact of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, which is forecast to make landfall on the island late Monday or early Tuesday (local time). According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC), Melissa is expected to make a direct hit on the western portion of Jamaica, an area already experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds. The hurricane is packing maximum sustained winds of 175 mph (280 km/h), making it

Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte slammed Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for West Philippine Sea affairs Commodore Jay Tarriela, calling him a “chihuahua” barking to defend Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. “I confronted Brawner. It was the chihuahua who barked,” Duterte said in a fiery statement, referring to Tarriela, whom he described as “a discharged PMA cadet allegedly for cheating.” The lawmaker accused Tarriela of trying to climb

A very important witness is set to reveal new information before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disclosed that he will present a “very important” witness when the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee resumes its investigation into irregular flood control projects. Lacson said that if he is re-elected as committee chairman, he plans to hold the next hearing on November 14, where the key witness will be invited to help expedite the

The grandson of the late Philippine President Manuel Quezon, Ricky Quezon-Avanceña, reportedly berated and shouted at the creators of the film “Quezon” , including its lead actor Jericho Rosales. The incident occurred during a talkback session for the movie held at Powerplant Cinema in Makati City. During the session, Ricky was given the opportunity to take the microphone and asked the film’s director, Jerrold Tarog, whether “Quezon” was meant to be a political satire. When

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla will no longer proceed with his plan to write to the Senate to enforce the 2016 dismissal order against Senator Joel Villanueva after learning about what he described as a “secret decision” to junk the case. Remulla earlier said he would ask Senate President Vicente Sotto III to implement the order, but Villanueva claimed the case against him had already been dismissed in 2019. “I was surprised by the decision. It only came out after I said the

The Philippine Embassy in the United States has expressed concern after U.S. authorities reportedly barred Filipino seafarers from entering American ports. Embassy officials immediately met with representatives from the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security following reports that Filipino seafarers had been denied entry to several U.S. ports in recent months. “It has been informed that the denial of entry for the concerned seafarers was done in acco

Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has confirmed the reinstatement of Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson as chairman of the powerful Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, effective when sessions resume on November 10. Sotto said the majority bloc unanimously backed Lacson’s return, describing him as “a man of integrity and discipline” who can steer the committee’s investigations with fairness and independence. He added that the panel will soon resume its probe

A private citizen, John Santander, a cultural and peace advocate, has formally urged the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate the alleged connections between First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and billionaire businessman Maynard Ngu, citing possible conflicts of interest and political influence in government appointments and projects. In a letter submitted to the ICI office on Tuesday, Santander commended the commission for requesting the Department of J

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. has refuted a viral social media post claiming that the United States government will begin a “crackdown” on dual citizens starting October 2025, calling the information false and misleading. In an official statement, the Embassy clarified that the U.S. government has not announced nor implemented any policy changes concerning dual citizenship. Officials emphasized that the United States continues to recognize ind

The Philippines’ Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has denied reports that the United States interfered in its ongoing probe into alleged irregularities in government-funded infrastructure projects. ICI Executive Director Atty. Brian Keith Hosaka clarified that the visit of U.S. Embassy Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Kelleher last week was a routine diplomatic courtesy call, not an attempt to influence or participate in the investigation. He said the U.S

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla announced that he is ready to create a fact-finding team to gather information and evidence related to the investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte’s use of confidential and intelligence funds. The move follows the petition filed by Akbayan Partylist and Tindig Pilipinas, urging the Office of the Ombudsman to look into Duterte’s handling of public funds. Remulla confirmed that his office is monitoring the petition and that the Ar

Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon, chair of the House Committee on Public Accounts, slammed calls for the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to cancel the passports of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co and ex-presidential spokesman Harry Roque, saying the agency has no power to do so without a court order! “Kahit sino pa ‘yan — si Zaldy Co man o si Harry Roque — bawal basta-basta mag-cancel ng passport ang DFA!” Ridon declared. “Wala sa Konstitusyon, wala sa Passport Act!”

The Department of Health (DOH) is conducting an internal investigation into the status of more than 300 Super Health Centers across the country that remain non-operational despite being declared completed. Health Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa disclosed the development during his appearance before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday, following his recent revelation that 297 facilities were found to be idle. “Yesterday, I said 297, thinking the numbe

Vice President Sara Duterte has blasted the proposal to turn former House Speaker and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez—a cousin of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.—into a state witness in the ₱1.6-billion flood control scandal, calling it an affront to the law and a possible sign of political cover-up. “Under the law, a principal in a crime cannot be made a state witness,” Duterte declared, in a sharp rebuke of Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro’s statemen

Leyte 1st District Representative and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has named several personalities during his appearance before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) as a resource person amid the ongoing investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control projects nationwide. According to ICI Executive Director Atty. Brian Hosaka, Romualdez discussed his role during his time as House Speaker and mentioned some of his colleagues who participated in cra

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte has accused Sunwest Construction and Development Corp., owned by resigned Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, of being involved in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) controversial ₱2.4-billion “overpriced” laptop procurement scandal first exposed by the Commission on Audit (COA) in 2021. In a press conference on Tuesday, Duterte disclosed that during her term as Education Secretary, she ordered an internal probe into the quest