President Marcos has ordered a sweeping review of the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) proposed 2026 budget, directing the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and newly appointed Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to root out questionable entries and ensure every peso of...
While officials of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) found only three luxury vehicles in the property of the Discayas in Pasig City when they carried out a search warrant, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada disclosed that the controversial couple actually owns 80 vehicles. Estrada...
Cezarah (Sarah) Discaya said on Monday, Sept. 1, that her nine construction companies sometimes compete against each other in public bidding for government contracts under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). She said this under questioning from Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy...
President Marcos said Malacañang is finalizing an executive order to create an independent commission tasked with investigating anomalies at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), stressing that irregularities continue to be uncovered even in the proposed 2026 budget. In an interview...
From accreditation for sale to conflict of interest, and now extortion. Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, August 31 revealed a third issue hounding the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), where a contractor was threatened with non-renewal of his license if he did not pay...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, August 31 moved to set the record straight on fellow Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s insinuation that he is meddling in his work as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee in looking into the flood control mess. Lacson was referring to Marcoleta 's...
President Marcos has condemned the shooting of a contractor in Negros Oriental, saying it must be thoroughly investigated. "Tama lang po na imbestigahan iyan para malaman natin ang puno’t dulo nila at kinukondena natin ang mga karahasan na ito – iyan ay ayon sa Pangulo (It is only right that...
Malacañang said President Marcos continues to trust Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan despite the anomalies in the country 's flood-control projects. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Wednesday, Aug. 27, that...
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio Singson rejected Malacañang’s offer to return to the Cabinet and instead expressed willingness to lead an independent investigation into alleged multibillion-peso irregularities in the agency’s flood control projects....
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan said he will let President Marcos decide on his leave of absence amid an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption in flood control projects. Bonoan stressed that while accountability is important, his leadership remains...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV has called on the Senate to launch an extensive probe into the government’s flood control projects following the massive flooding that affected many parts of the country after several days of continuous rains. Aquino said it is necessary to examine the...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito filed on Tuesday, July 8 a resolution asking the Senate to look into the rapid proliferation of online gambling in the Philippines. In his resolution, Ejercito lamented that online gambling has become a widespread activity among Filipinos particularly...
