The 2026 national budget will not yet be ready in time for Christmas, as the Senate and the House of Representatives push back its timeline in ratifying the proposed budget. Senate finance committee chairperson Sherwin Gatchalian said both houses now aim to ratify the P6.7-trillion spending bill on Dec. 29, which is a week more […]
Read MoreThe United People Against Corruption (UPAC) on Wednesday said it has filed a civil complaint with a regional trial court (RTC) against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, former House appropriations panel chair Zaldy Co, and Quezon City Representative Patrick Michael “PM” Vargas over the flooding in Novaliches. Citing data compiled by the Philippine Center for Investigative […]
Read MoreDepartment of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Sunday defended the DPWH’s bid to restore cuts to its 2026 budget, telling skeptical lawmakers that he understood why the department lost the public’s trust after massive corruption in connection with ghost or substandard flood control projects was revealed. Dizon told the bicameral conference committee […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The varying proposals to ban political dynasties will surely spark heated debates among members of the House of Representatives, but such discussions will be good for democracy, Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima said on Friday. De Lima said this in an online interview, adding that she is still considering whether […]
Read MoreExecutive Secretary Ralph Recto on Thursday dismissed as fake news the supposed memorandum suspending government work on December 26 and 29, 2025.“It’s fake,” Recto told GMA News Online when asked about the legitimacy of the supposed Memorandum Circular No. 47. The supposed memo aims to foster the spirit of togetherness and allow government employees meaningful […]
Read MoreThis was the comment of Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) chair Andres Reyes Jr. on the recent surrender of contractor Sarah Discaya to the National Bureau of Immigration (NBI) and the cancellation of the passport of former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co. On Tuesday, Discaya’s lawyer said Discaya had surrendered to the NBI, despite […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed Congress to prioritize the passage of four proposed legislative measures, including the anti-dynasty bill, Palace press officer Claire Castro announced on Tuesday. Below are the proposed bills that Marcos wants to be prioritized, as enumerated by Castro to reporters: Anti-Dynasty Bill Independent People’s Commission Act Party-list […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday clarified that his decisions and actions as head of the Office of the Ombudsman were not influenced by any political agenda, describing his current term as the “culmination of a good legal career.” He made the remark when asked about his agenda amid the anti-graft body’s […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Rogelio Singson, who resigned from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) investigating corruption in flood control projects, on Thursday urged Congress to pass a law to strengthen the fact-finding body and give it more authority to conduct a speedier probe. The former public works secretary said the focus of the ICI’s efforts […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday said the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) must act in accordance with the law and its mandate, without protecting the personal interests of a few individuals. These remarks came after the OSG filed a manifestation to resume its participation in the pending petition for certiorari filed by former […]
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