The passage into law of the Konektadong Pinoy Act is seen by the World Bank as a positive development toward digital transformation in the Philippines. In an Aug. 28 implementation status and results report, the Washington-based multilateral lender said the rollout of the Philippines Second Digital...
Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said on Friday, Aug. 29, that lifestyle checks should cover both appointed and elected officials in the government amid investigations into anomalous flood control projects. "Dapat ang lifestyle check siguro ay dapat lahat (Lifestyle checks should probably cover...
Vice President Sara Duterte urged President Marcos to seek advice from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) when addressing the country’s problems, stressing that Filipinos abroad are the “best consultants” on global best practices. Speaking to reporters in The Hague on Thursday, Aug. 28,...
President Marcos has condemned the shooting of a contractor in Negros Oriental, saying it must be thoroughly investigated. "Tama lang po na imbestigahan iyan para malaman natin ang puno’t dulo nila at kinukondena natin ang mga karahasan na ito – iyan ay ayon sa Pangulo (It is only right that...
Imagine, if the P1.2 trillion funds for flood control projects were allocated to socialized housing instead. Bacolod City lone district Rep. Albee Benitez said there would have been one million more homes for the poor, and probably way fewer anomaly-ridden flood control projects. “Had the amount...
The Akbayan Partylist, led by Rep. Perci Cendaña, staged a protest outside St. Gerrard Construction in Pasig City on Friday, Aug. 29, to condemn contractors Curlee and Sara Discaya over their alleged involvement in anomalous flood control projects. “Ang masasabi ko po dito sa mga nangyayari...
Malacañang rejected suggestions that the Philippines’ diplomatic stance in the South China Sea shows weakness, while also pushing back against China’s claim that Manila is acting as a “disruptor” in the region. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Senator Erwin...
President Marcos is willing to undergo a lifestyle check along with all members of the Executive branch, Malacañang said amid the administration’s probe into anomalous flood control projects. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the President ordered a lifestyle check on...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla refuted claims that former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III was relieved from his post supposedly for refusing to carry out his instruction to purchase firearms worth...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan pledged on Friday, Aug. 29, to release his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) to reinforce transparency and accountability in the agency’s intensified anti-corruption efforts. He said several DPWH...
House quad-committee (quad-comm) overall chairman, Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. lectured Vice President Sara Duterte on how Congress handles the budget of government agencies following the latter 's latest tirade at lawmakers. In a press conference Thursday, Aug. 27,...
As floodwaters continue to rise around the country, so too does the tide of public frustration with how government funds—especially those intended for infrastructure—are being handled. This week, the Senate has placed under the microscope the Engineering and Administrative Overhead (EAO) fund...
