Pasig City Vice Mayor Robert “Dodot” Jaworski Jr. warned corrupt barangay officials that once they are reported for wrongdoing, they will be sent to jail, stressing that transparency and accountability must begin at the barangay level. Jaworski made the statement during a recent city council...
Malacañang said President Marcos respects the decision of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to keep corruption hearings private. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos respects the ICI 's decision, adding that he will not interfere...
On a recent trip to Hong Kong, I spent a lot of time using their subway, and I was struck by how seamless the experience was. No matter the time of day, I could always board the next train. Even during rush hour, I never had to skip a ride because of overcrowding. As a result, no matter where I...
President Marcos remains confident that the military will continue to abide by the Constitution amid the widespread corruption in the government, Malacañang said. "May tiwala po ang ating Pangulo sa ating mga kasundaluhan na sila po ay mananatiling matatag at ang kanila lamang ipasusunod...
Malacañang said that accountability over the massive corruption in the country 's flood control projects cannot be achieved through "eloquent speeches or finger-pointing." It should be through sufficient evidence, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said. She...
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. was selected by President Marcos to be a special adviser and investigator of the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) due to his experience and competencies, Malacañang said. Azurin was appointed by Marcos on Monday,...
It is better for resigned Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co to explain his side amid allegations against him in relation to 2025 budget insertions and the flood control project anomalies, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made the statement on...
The Manila Police District (MPD) denied claims of maltreatment or torture of the individuals arrested during the Sept. 21 anti-corruption rallies, MPD Director Brig. Gen. Arnold Abad stressed. Abad assured that the individuals placed under police custody during the demonstration and riot,...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto denied claims that he will be replacing Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong as Independent Commission for Infrastructure 's (ICI) special adviser on Monday, Sept. 29. Sotto made the statement after he was "misquoted" when he was asked by the media if he would be...
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Saturday, Sept. 27, warned that corruption remains the gravest injustice to Filipinos as it threatens the nation’s future and deprives children of education. In a statement, the mayor reaffirmed his commitment to fight corruption, despite his decision to...
Malacañang maintained that President Marcos is blameless in the massive flood control anomalies, reiterating that it was him who exposed the corruption scheme. Asked if the Palace maintains that Marcos is blameless in the infrastructure anomalies amid the series of name dropping happening in the...
Sixty-eight personnel of the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) Law Enforcement Service were dismissed from their posts as part of the agency’s intensified campaign against corruption, it was revealed on Friday, Sept. 26. LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II said he terminated the...