ACT Teachers party-list Representative Antonio Tinio on Tuesday, May 19, asked the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) to investigate at least P4.44 billion worth of flood control projects in Davao City that their independent probe had flagged for alleged irregularities. In a letter addressed to...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said they have noted underspending while reviewing the progress of big-ticket programs implemented by government agencies. "There are spots of underspending,, and these must be resolved immediately," Recto said, following a meeting with key government agencies on...
The City of Taguig has no ghost projects, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said. Cayetano made the statement on Tuesday, April 28, after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) led by Secretary Vince Dizon and local officials inspected the Justice, Law and Order (JLaw)...
Malacañang said the Philippine government is "definitely confident" in bringing former lawmaker Zaldy Co back to the country, but its next steps depend on the ongoing coordination with the Czech Republic. Citing the Philippines ' resolve to secure Co 's return, Palace Press Officer and...
The Philippines and Slovenia are strengthening efforts to build a long-term partnership in energy security, leveraging science, technology, and innovation to develop resilient and cost-effective energy systems. The initiative was highlighted during the “Science2Business: Energy Resilience for...
ILOILO CITY – Former Mayor Jerry Treñas, the father of incumbent Mayor Raisa Treñas here, has admitted issuing an order that resulted in the two-year delay of a drainage project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in this city. Jerry confirmed the June 10, 2025 order in a...
The congressman who served as overall chairman to the House Infrastructure Committee (infra comm) is hoping that Zaldy Co 's reported capture would lead to the sharing of more details about the flood control corruption scandal. Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon, like the rest of the...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday, April 13, dismissed an economist’s call to halt major infrastructure and public works projects, saying these should continue despite rising fuel prices in the country. Earlier, economist JC Punongbayan said...
The camp of Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. has never been more confident that it can prove the former senator 's innocence from alleged involvement in anomalous flood control projects. This, after Revilla’s counsel, lawyer Reody Balisi, observed that the prosecution failed to show any connection...
JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith are set to make their mark as a new romantic-comedy pair in “Almost Us,” a heartfelt and emotionally charged film that takes a fresh look at what modern love stories can be. A Regal Entertainment and Project 8 Projects production, “Almost Us” is helmed by...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon assured the public that all the unfinished infrastructure projects left by controversial contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya in Metro Manila will be completed before any new projects are started. Under the Metro Manila 1st...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has tightened the noose on its own ranks as the agency confirmed it will continue filing cases against officials and personnel linked to anomalous flood control projects across the country. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon stated that the cases will be...
