An official of the Department of Education (DepEd) has been named as one of the alleged recipients of kickbacks from government flood control projects. Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Roberto Bernardo identified the official as DepEd undersecretary Trygve...
In his first two UAAP games, Kymani Ladi proved why he is touted as one of the most exciting players in Season 88 men’s basketball after producing clutch baskets that fueled Ateneo’s 2-0 drive to start the tournament. Ladi, who only has a one-and-done deal with the Blue Eagles, is an offensive...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday, September 25, announced that Undersecretary Trygve L. Olaivar, who was linked to alleged irregularities in flood control projects, has requested a voluntary leave of absence from his post. “Usec. Olaivar has informed me he will...
A former security consultant of Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co has named former Hosue Speaker Martin Romualdez as one of the lawmakers whom he said is allegedly involved in the anomalous flood control project scandal. Orly Guteza, Co’s security aide, said that as part of his job, he...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, September 25 denied he is involved in any ghost or anomalies in the government’s flood control projects as alleged by a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary. This, after former DPWH undersecretary Roberto Bernardo...
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary for Operations Roberto Bernardo on Thursday, Sept. 25, dropped an explosive affidavit detailing the systemic corruption in various projects and naming several legislators, department officials, and political personalities...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Wednesday, Sept. 24, clarified his earlier statement that the government must sometimes “bend the law to please the people,” stressing that he never meant to encourage violating the law. In a chance interview, Tulfo explained that this remark referred to exercising...
Kymani Ladi came up big in the clutch and helped Ateneo carve out a narrow 62-60 win over University of the East to notch their second straight victory in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Continuing to live up to...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Wednesday, Sept. 24, that Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan is either in cahoots when it comes to the agency 's anomalous activities or he 's just incompetent. Lacson said this in response...
Two-time UAAP MVP Kacey Dela Rosa stamped her class and powered Ateneo past University of the East, 81-52, to begin their Season 88 women’s basketball tournament title campaign in grand fashion at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila Wednesday, Sept. 24. Fresh off her Gilas Pilipinas 3x3...
There is a so-called “leadership fund” in the National Expenditure Program (NEP) which is included in the preparation of the government’s annual national budget. Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan disclosed this at the continuation of the Senate Blue...
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) recommends the filing of charges against several officials embroiled in the anomalous flood control scandal, according to Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla. Remulla disclosed this during the hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon...
