Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, Nov. 7, announced the suspension of face-to-face classes in all public and private schools in the city on Nov. 17 and 18 to give way to the three-day rally of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) against corruption at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta....
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Tuesday, November 4 that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has invited a “very important witness” to shed more light into the controversy surrounding the government’s flood control projects in its next hearing. According to Lacson,...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos said he is not concerned about planned anti-corruption protests on Nov. 30, Bonifacio Day, but warned against agitators who might use demonstrations to incite violence. In an interview following the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’...
A group of teachers slammed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for what it described as “gross negligence” in the implementation of school building projects nationwide, calling for transparency and accountability from the agency amid persistent delays and substandard classroom...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—"Do you want to get it done quickly or do you want to get it done right?" This was the question raised by President Marcos when he addressed the growing frustration over the pace of the investigation on the massive flood control corruption. He said these are the only...
The current allegations of corruption in the government’s infrastructure projects will not impact the opportunities for investment that President Marcos might attract by attending the 32nd Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea this week. Department...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao Archdiocese urged Filipinos to repent for their sins and take collective action against rampant corruption nationwide, a “grave moral scandal” that contradicts the nation’s faith in God. After leading a penitential walk on Saturday, Oct. 25, Davao Archbishop Romulo...
A group of retired generals and flag officers warned against any extra-constitutional moves following calls by some individuals urging active military officers to withdraw support from President Marcos Jr. over corruption issues in the government. The Association of General and Flag Officers (AGFO)...
Some of those accused in the alleged flood control corruption are expected to face arrest within weeks, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said on Friday, Oct. 24. Dizon said the arrests could happen before Christmas, citing the Office of the Ombudsman’s swift...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday, Oct. 24, vowed to protect the Constitution amid recent calls from some groups urging the military to intervene in political affairs amid alleged corruption issues hounding the country’s infrastructure projects. AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr....
DAVAO CITY – The Archdiocese of Davao expects 20,000 to 30,000 Catholics to join their first significant protest action against corruption – the Archdiocesan Penitential Walk and Holy Sacrifice of the Mass – on Saturday morning, Oct. 25, in Davao City. Speaking before the Davao Peace and...
A widespread corruption scandal looms just as the Philippines prepares to host a big event—Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit—under President Marcos ' leadership. ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines chair and incoming ASEAN BAC chair Joey Concepcion III expressed...
