Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao on Wednesday, Sept.1, said he feels vindicated following the release of the Commission on Audit’s (COA) annual report flagging the Department of Health’s (DOH) use of its P63.7-billion COVID-19 response funds. President Duterte and his allies had earlier...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is unfazed by the criticisms being hurled at him for exposing alleged corruption in government, saying that he has gladly taken such role for the country's betterment. (Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV/Facebook) In a 73-second video uploaded on his official...
If President Duterte would have his way, he would see to it that details of the criminal charges filled against Commission on Audit (COA) personnel would get published, stressing that those from that agency can commit "sins" as well. President Rodrigo Duterte oversees the "Talk to the People"...
The Senator Richard Gordon-led Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings "reek of malice" as far as President Duterte is concerned. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) During the Tuesday, Aug. 31 airing of the latest "Talk to the People" public briefing, Duterte didn't hold back at all in...
President Duterte’s persistent attacks on the Commission on Audit (COA) is an obvious strategy to divert the public’s attention away from his administration’s irregularities and deficiencies in the utilization of billions worth of COVID-19 funds, opposition Senator Leila De Lima said. “For...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go may face a Senate ethics committee investigation for his alleged links to former Department of Budget and Management (DBM) undersecretary Christopher Lao who is being tagged to the alleged overpricing of personal protective equipment (PPEs). Senator Richard Gordon,...
Senator Richard Gordon on Tuesday bucked President Duterte’s warning he would bar Cabinet members from attending congressional inquiries saying this would mean that he is hiding something. Gordon made the remark as he questioned why the President is losing his cool after the Senate blue ribbon...
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. defended the government's purchase of costly personal protective equipment (PPE) during the early days of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic last year, saying they were in a hurry to protect healthcare workers. Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. attends a...
A total of 45 Philippine Science High School (PSHS) scholars who reneged on their contractual obligation to take up college courses related to science and technology face legal action if they will not return to government the monetary value of their scholarship award totaling over P4.93 million....
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged over P397 million in disbursements made by the National Commission for Muslim Filipinos for the accommodation of Muslim Filipinos who participated in the Hajj season last year. Muslims praying The 2020 Annual Audit Report for NCMF also noted audit issues on...
Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday, August 29, said there is “no excuse” for government delay in releasing health workers’ special risk allowance (SRA), among other benefits, for battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) “Ngayon, walang excuse kung bakit...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Sunday said the Senate blue ribbon committee will dig deep on the issue of who was former Budget Undersecretary Christopher Lao’s influential backer who enabled him to get into the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and later on, enter into...