Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano lamented that the Philippines’ image in the global scene is suffering because the government’s investigation on corruption issues are being handled “like a circus.” Cayetano said he is worried that the spectacle regarding the multi-billion scandal...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Saturday, Oct. 25, that he will set the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s next hearing on anomalous flood control projects on Nov. 14, in the event he gets reelected as the panel 's chairman once the Senate resumes session on Nov....
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Friday, Oct. 24, that resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co may be included in the first batch of flood control cases that are targeted to be filed before the Sandiganbayan next month. "Malamang kasama kasi naalala mayroong Mindoro case na kasama sa mga finile...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano warned there is a systematic attack against the Senate given the various allegations being hurled against some senators recently amid investigations into anomalous flood control projects. Cayetano lamented the distractions saying these diversionary...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday, October 22 said the minority bloc is ready to work with Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. Lacson, who is leading the upper chamber’s investigation into the anomalies in...
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said on Wednesday, October 22 he has no issue as to whoever will lead the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee which is now investigating the anomalies in the government’s flood control projects. “Ang posisyon ko po, kahit sino ang maupo,...
There is now a 100 percent chance that Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson will return as chairperson of the powerful Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. In a Viber message on Tuesday, Oct. 21, Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III answered "yes" when asked if there 's a 100...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Tuesday, October 21 told former senator Antonio Trillanes IV to not deviate from the issue of who are the real perpetrators behind the anomalous flood control projects. Go pointed this out after Trillanes filed plunder and graft complaints against him and former...
The government is ready should there be a need to imprison those involved in the flood control anomalies, Malacañang said. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday, Oct. 20, that the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is prepared to...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson admitted on Monday, Oct. 20, that retaking the chairmanship of the powerful Senate Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) could come with serious political repercussions, including turning away members of the majority bloc and, thereby, threatening the...
Malacañang clarified that the visit of acting Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy Michael Kelleher to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) was a mere courtesy call. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the US ranking diplomat and the ICI...
Given how sensitive the public reacts when it comes to the issue of corruption, a simple accusation--even based on a rumor--can instantly tarnish someone 's reputation. This is why, for Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, hard evidence is important when discussing these matters. "Di rin naman pwedeng...
