Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan voiced out his support for the creation of an independent commission to investigate alleged anomalous flood control projects worth trillions of pesos. In an interview with Bombo Radyo Baguio on Thursday, Aug. 28, Pangilinan emphasized the importance of...
Ranking members of the House of Representatives favor President Marcos ' call for a lifestyle check on government officials, starting with those from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)--arguably the current center of controversy as far as alleged corruption is concerned. Manila...
Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima is urging the executive department to push for a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that would compel China to respect the Philippines’ sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and to stop its hostile activities there....
The National Food Authority (NFA) will auction off up to 60,000 metric tons (MT) of aging rice stocks as part of the government’s efforts to keep rice supply stable even during the implementation of the 60-day import ban. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, who chairs the NFA Council,...
Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. has advised Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte to ask just how much flood control project funds his brother, Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo "Pulong" Duterte, received in the past. Abante had this to say after Mayor Duterte...
Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling on Thursday, Aug. 28, called on government agencies and private developers to make the housing sector a model of transparency and said even the smallest trace of corruption can undermine national progress....
Senator Risa Hontiveros said President Marcos can set an example of transparency by publicly releasing his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), following his directive for a lifestyle check in the executive branch. "Kung nag-utos si Presidente ng lifestyle check, magandang...
President Marcos reaffirmed the Philippines’ long-standing defense and security cooperation with Washington as he welcomed visiting US senators in Malacañan on Thursday, Aug. 28. In his remarks during the courtesy call of members of the US Senate Armed Services Committee and other congressional...
The Department of Education (DepEd) rolled out EduKahon on Thursday, August 28—a standardized school recovery kit aimed at ensuring learning continuity for teachers and students during disasters and emergencies. In a statement, DepEd said the initiative aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Thursday, Aug. 28, declared that Batangas first district engineer Abelardo Calalo is “on his own” following his arrest for allegedly attempting to bribe a lawmaker to halt a flood control inquiry. Bonoan confirmed...
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon clapped back at Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte for branding the House of Representatives ' flood control projects inquiry as a mere "PR (public relations) stunt". Ridon, in a press conference Thursday, Aug. 28, said it was important for...
Senator Erwin Tulfo suggested that the Philippines should revisit its adherence to the One-China Policy in light of China’s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “I think it’s high time that we [re]think our position if we must continue to observe this One-China Policy...
