Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva are not yet cleared from the issue of millions of pesos in insertions in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2023 and 2025. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson made the remark on Thursday, evening, following a lengthy public...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 18, that ₱600 million was allocated for Bulacan flood control projects in the 2023 unprogrammed budget. Lacson, who chairs the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigating the anomalous flood control projects, said that this...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Tuesday, September 9 reiterated he has no flood control projects, denying a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assistant district engineer’s accusation he had a P600-million worth of this under the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA). Villanueva...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada denied on Tuesday, September 9 allegations made by a former Bulacan assistant district engineer that he is involved in the anomalous infrastructure projects now hounding the country. This, after Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assistant district...
After ending a "word war" with Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua, Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said they have vowed to work together in improving the lives of the city 's residents. In an interview with Manila Bulletin on Wednesday, Sept. 3, Domagoso said he has forgiven those...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva strongly denied allegations linking him to a former Bulacan district engineer tagged in anomalous flood control projects, stressing that he never funded any such initiatives and dismissing accusations as fake news. Villanueva was referring Henry Alcantara,...
Fashion has always been a medium of art. Much like painting, dance, theater, and the like, it requires inspiration, mastery of technique, and passion. Designers craft pieces that make each wearer feel like a work of art. In some cases, they go all out, creating pieces that deserve a place and a...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso slammed accusations of bullying made by Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua, following the mayor 's closure of an "illegal" construction project, allegedly spearheaded by the solon, in Barangay 334 on Thursday, August 21. The project was shut down...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso challenged Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua to reflect on what is right and wrong following the discovery of an unauthorized construction project on a vacant lot owned by the city government on Thursday, Aug. 21. During a media briefing at the city...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso could not hide his dismay following his discovery of an alleged unauthorized construction project being done on a vacant lot owned by the city government and immediately ordered the confiscation of the machineries being used there. During his...
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri announced on Saturday, Aug. 16, that he and his entire staff will undergo mandatory drug testing on Monday. This, as he outlined a plan that places accountability on record and urged peers to adopt the same standard across the chamber. Zubiri framed the...
Some senators are supporting the call for random drug testing in the upper chamber, following an incident of alleged marijuana use within its premises. It was Senate Minority Leader Vicente "Tito Sotto" III who first made the call. He stated that random drug testing was in effect among the Senate...
