Bong Revilla to Face Plunder Charges Again Alongside Maynard Ngu
Investigators have recommended plunder charges against Bong Revilla and Maynard Ngu following findings tied to flood control fund anomalies. The case now moves to the Ombudsman for further action.
BI Begins Enforcing ILBOs Against 16 Persons in Flood Control Probe
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has commenced enforcement of Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders (ILBOs) issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against 16 individuals allegedly...
Erwin Tulfo Named Acting Chairman of Senate Blue Ribbon Committee
Senator Erwin Tulfo has been appointed as the acting chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) following the resignation of Senate President Pro Tempore...
Philippines Corruption Probe Widens to Infrastructure Beyond Flood Projects
The Philippines’ ongoing corruption investigation has widened to cover more infrastructure projects, following new testimony presented at a Senate inquiry on September 23. Allegations of...
Tito Sotto Regains Senate Presidency, Replacing Chiz Escudero
Monday, Sept. 8 - Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III is now the newly elected Senate President, replacing Chiz Escudero. [caption id="attachment_5740" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Popular Philippine Senator...
Ghost Month Revelation: From Flood Control Ghost Projects to SHS Voucher Program’s ‘Ghost Students’
Unsettling revelations in politics and education have marked this year’s Ghost Month. Sarah Discaya’s firm has been tied to controversial flood control ghost projects under...
Wawao Builders President Invokes Right to Silence in Senate Probe
The Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on Monday, September 1, placed the spotlight on Wawao Builders, a firm ranked among the top contractors for government...
Bureau of Customs to Probe Discaya Imported Luxury Car Collection
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced on Tuesday that it would investigate the payment of duties and taxes for the luxury car collection owned by...