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

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has formally accepted the resignations of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Malacañang announced on Monday. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said both officials tendered their resignations “out of delicadeza,” after their departments were mentioned in allegations related to the flood control anomaly currently under investigation. Castro sai

The United States military is now actively assisting the Philippine government in delivering urgent humanitarian aid to regions devastated by consecutive Typhoons Kalmaegi (Tino) and Fung-Wong (Uwan), which left widespread destruction and a rising death toll across Luzon and the Bicol Region. At the request of the Philippine government, U.S. forces under the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) rapidly deployed aircraft, logistics teams, and humanitarian equipment t

Former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co has released Part 3 of his video series alleging massive corruption involving former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., marking his strongest accusations to date. Co said the latest video is “only the beginning” of what he intends to reveal regarding alleged kickbacks, threats, and high-level manipulation of infrastructure funds. Claims of Intimidation and Threats According to Co, ef

Former Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo has accused several high-ranking government officials—including two former chairs of the Senate Committee on Finance and a former secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)—of involvement in an alleged multimillion-peso bribery and kickback scheme tied to infrastructure projects. During Friday’s Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, Bernardo read his second supplemental affidavit, expanding his earlier t

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. vowed on Thursday that the government will cancel the passport of resigned Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co as soon as formal charges are filed against him over the alleged multibillion-peso “ghost” flood control projects. “Hindi pa nasasampahan ng kaso, kaya hindi pa puwedeng kanselahin ang passport niya,” Marcos said. “But once the cases are filed, we will immediately cancel his passport.” Co, who is currently abroad, earlier claim

Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, one of the most enduring and polarizing figures in Philippine politics whose career spanned the rule of both Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has died at the age of 101. Born on February 14, 1924, in Gonzaga, Cagayan, Enrile rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of Alfonso Ponce Enrile, a lawyer and politician, and Petra Furagganan, a fisherman’s stepdaughter. His brilliance and determination propelled him

House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Elago dared the House leadership to back up its words with action by immediately passing the anti-political dynasty bill. Elago’s challenge came after Speaker Faustino Dy III voiced his support for the measure earlier this week. “If the Speaker and House leaders are truly serious about ending political dynasties, then the next move is simple — pass the pending bills that will finally enforce the constitutio

The judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have adopted an amendment to the Court’s regulations mandating that applications for arrest warrants or summonses to appear be classified as secret or under seal , unless otherwise authorized by a Chamber. The new provision, Regulation 23 ter, which takes effect today, formalizes the existing practice of the Court’s Pre-Trial Chambers requiring the Office of the Prosecutor to file such applications confidentially under Arti

Nearly 1.4 million individuals have been affected by the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan in the country, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). OCD Officer-in-Charge Raffy Alejandro said that rescue, relief, and clearing operations are ongoing. He mentioned that they have identified three main areas of concern: Catanduanes, Aurora, and Pangasinan. Two deaths have been confirmed due to “Uwan,” with two others still being validated. No missing persons have been reporte

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 5 over parts of Luzon as Super Typhoon “Uwan” (international name: Fung-Wong) continues to intensify and move west-northwestward toward the eastern seaboard. According to PAGASA’s latest severe weather bulletin, the central portion of Aurora, Polillo Islands, northern Camarines Norte, eastern Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes are now under

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong ) continues to intensify as it barrels closer to Luzon, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise multiple Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) across wide areas of Luzon, Visayas, and parts of Mindanao. Signal No. 4: Catanduanes PAGASA raised TCWS No. 4 over Catanduanes, warning of winds exceeding 184 km/h within 12 hours. The weather bureau

Typhoon Fung-Wong , locally named Uwan , continues to strengthen over the western Pacific Ocean and is expected to rapidly intensify into a powerful tropical system as it moves westward toward the Philippines, forecasters said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the typhoon is projected to make landfall over the island of Luzon in the coming days before possibly turning north toward southern Taiwan for a sec