One of the legal counsels of Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez just stopped short of saying that the embattled former House Speaker was being singled out as far as the latter 's alleged involvement in the flood control projects corruption scandal was concerned. This, as lawyer Ade...
Embattled former House Speaker, Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez has assailed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla for allegedly using discredit witnesses just to pin him down. "Pantay na hustisya lamang ang hinihingi ko (I only ask for equal justice)," Romualdez said in as statement...
Actor and television host Dingdong Dantes shared that he and fellow actor Coco Martin are working on an upcoming project to support and strengthen the Philippine entertainment industry. This came after a photo of them together as taken during a meeting creared huge buzz online. Fans are expecting...
Actress Shanaia Gomez has sparked widespread discussion on social media after claiming she was "made" to film her first on-screen kiss with a man three times her age. In a TikTok video, Gomez joked about a future documentary chronicling the events of her year. "Me preparing for my Netflix...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) expressed readiness to execute the tax reform agenda outlined by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA). BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said the tax assessment agency is positioning itself to implement...
Deputy Speaker Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin has admitted to feeling "hurt" over the predicament being faced by former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez and other solons linked to the flood control projects mess. Garin, speaking in a press conference Tuesday afternoon,...
The State of the Nation Address (SONA) has long evolved beyond the President 's annual report to the nation. Over the years, it has become one of the country 's biggest fashion events, drawing almost as much attention to the personalities arriving at the Batasang Pambansa as the speech...
The Office of the Ombudsman has given Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez, as well as other respondents, 15 days to submit their counter-affidavits in connection with the investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano confirmed on Tuesday,...
Vice President Sara Duterte cast doubt on President Marcos ' pronouncement in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) that those allegedly linked to the flood control scandal, including his cousin, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, would be put behind bars. Duterte said Marcos has made...
Senator Imee Marcos said on Monday, July 27 that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos’ claim that the Ombudsman is on the verge of filing charges against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is nothing but a bluff. “Pawang pambubudol na naman ang sinabi ng Pangulo na malapit nang sampahan...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Monday, July 27, gave President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) a stellar 9 out of 10, praising its focus on anti-corruption, lower electricity costs, and the country 's sovereignty. Speaking to...
After President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. disclosed that multiple cases against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez will soon be filed, according to the Office of the Ombudsman, Senator Erwin Tulfo said he no longer sees any reason for the Blue Ribbon Committee to focus on him. "What 's the...
