A total of 41 congressmen from different political parties have taken a stand against online platforms that are allegedly being used for intimidation, coercion, disinformation, and financial demands under the guise of media or public commentary. This, as Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre led the...
It has been nearly 10 weeks since the eruption of the Middle East conflict, which has negatively impacted the world economy, completely disrupted what was otherwise smooth-sailing business outlook at the onset of the year, and drastically altered our daily lives. The conflict is wreaking commercial...
The camp of former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez has slammed Franco Mabanta for "twisting the narrative" of his own arrest, which resulted from the alleged extortion of P350 million. Lawyer Elaine Atienza, Romualdez 's spokesperson, rejected the Peanut Gallery Media...
The arrest of social media personality Franco Mabanta has nothing to do either with the freedom of the press or the freedom of expression, but more of using those freedoms to illegally gain money, a top official of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Wednesday, May 6. In the case of...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has vowed to present the panel 's Chairman 's Progress Report on the flood control scandal in a privilege speech when the Senate resumes regular sessions on May 4, 2026. In a statement on Monday, April 27, Lacson said his privilege...
One portion of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez 's video statement stood out as "deeply concerning" for Senator Rodante Marcoleta, as it implies the existence of broader knowledge that could implicate others in government. Marcoleta was referring to Romualdez 's remark suggesting...
Citing an alleged "pattern of prejudgment", former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez is seeking to disqualify the Office of the Ombudsman from investigating him over his supposed involvement in the flood control projects corruption scandal. In a four-page letter dated April 22,...
While former House Speaker Martin Romualdez attributed budget corruption to the executive branch, President Marcos does not feel he is being blamed for the anomalies surrounding the national budget, which are also linked to the massive flood control scandal. Palace Press Officer and Communications...
Former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez remains in the Philippines, his counsel-spokesperson confirmed on Thursday morning, April 23. This, as the Romualdez camp slammed the apparent narrative that he planned on fleeing the country amid alleged links to anomalous flood control...
The Sandiganbayan has issued a p recautionary hold departure order (PHDO) against f ormer House speaker Martin G. Romualdez, which means that he would be barred from traveling abroad. The order was issued on Wednesday, April 22, on request of the Office of the Ombudsman amid the ongoing ...
The camp of former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez has firmly denied allegations of any wrongdoing, even as the Office of the Ombudsman appears to go after him. In a statement Wednesday, April 22, Romualdez 's counsel-spokesperson lawyer Ade Fajardo said, “We have not...
Former House speaker Martin G. Romualdez “is a flight risk, has means to travel and leave fast, and has access to a diplomatic passport.” This was how the Office of the Ombudsman justified its plea for the Sandiganbayan to issue a precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) against Romualdez. The...
