The Sandiganbayan’s Sixth Division has denied the motions for leave to file demurrer to evidence filed by nine co-accused of former congressman Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co in a malversation case, ruling that granting the requests would only delay the proceedings. In a resolution promulgated on June...
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) on Tuesday, May 26, argued before the Sandiganbayan Seventh Division that Senator Rodante Marcoleta, former lawmaker Michael “Mike” Defensor, and businessmen Joseph Varias Espiritu and Aristotle Baluyut Viray should be barred from leaving the country pending...
Vice President Sara Duterte said she has no Senate slate yet but revealed that some have already expressed interest in joining her in the 2028 elections. "Wala pa akong senators. Merong mga nagpahayag na interesado sila na magsama kami kung sakaling ako ay tumakbo, at sila din ay tatakbo (I don’t...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) filed on Thursday, Nov. 6, two more cases before the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) against contractors and personnel accused of bid rigging in infrastructure projects in Davao Occidental and La Union. The DPWH said the filing was...
Construction companies owned by Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya and Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya could face fines totaling P300 billion for allegedly rigging more than 1,200 flood control contracts with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said on...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) referred two alleged bid-rigging cases in flood control projects to the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on Friday, Oct. 3, for possible sanctions under the competition law. The DPWH said one case involves Wawao Builders, IM Construction...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ordered the preventive suspension of six officials of Baguio City District Engineering Office (DEO) over alleged rigging and manipulation of infrastructure project bids. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, in a memorandum dated Friday, Sept. 26, said...
A dinner held for former senator Bam Aquino turned into a reunion of sorts as various artists and influencers who backed the 2022 presidential run of former vice president Leni Robredo once more volunteered for Aquino’s senatorial bid. Photos of the gathering were posted on various social...
Former vice president Leni Robredo and ex-senator Bam Aquino have seemingly switched roles as Robredo becomes an active campaigner for Aquino’s senatorial bid in the upcoming midterm polls in May. (From left) Former vice president Leni Robredo and ex-senator Bam Aquino greet netizens in a...
Former vice president Leni Robredo is backing the Senate candidacies of former senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino for the 2025 midterm polls. (From left) Former senator Bam Aquino, ex-vice president Leni Robredo, and former senator Kiko Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Bam Aquino) ...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has rescheduled to August 27 this year the final submission of offers for its 600-megawatt baseload capacity sourcing that will be slated for delivery by August next year. In a new bid bulletin issued on Monday, Aug. 19, Meralco specified that...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte denied that he has plans to return to politics despite a recent statement made by his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, that he and sons—Davao 1st Rep. Paolo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte—will seek Senate seats next year. (From left)...
