Vice President Sara Duterte will travel to Japan in September to visit the Filipino community there.(Yes, the trip to Japan will proceed. The Filipino community has set it.) She and her three siblings– Davao City Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, and Kitty Duterte– are currently in The Hague, Netherlands, […]
Read MoreSenate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero issued Tuesday a stern warning against contractors linked to anomalous flood control projects who will not attend again the next hearing of the Senate blue ribbon committee. This, as Escudero confirmed to reporters that he has signed all the subpoenas requested by the panel last week, ordering the heads of […]
Read More“I fully support the President’s call and initiative,” the Senate President said, stressing that the order finds basis under the 1987 Constitution. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday expressed support for the lifestyle checks ordered by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on all officials amid the investigation into questionable flood control projects. Article XI […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered lifestyle checks on all officials amid the investigation into anomalous flood control projects. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said this in a briefing on Wednesday. ”Ipinag-utos ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang pagkakaroon ng lifestyle check sa lahat ng mga opisyal sa gitna ng imbestigasyon […]
Read MoreDefense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Monday that there will be no adjustments in the stance of the Philippines despite the increased presence of China in Ayungin Shoal. “Wala (Nothing),” Teodoro said in an ambush interview when asked if the Philippines will adjust its stance in light of China’s increased activity around the shoal, where […]
Read MoreThis was the challenge posed by Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante to Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong after the latter continued to link yet-unnamed members of the House of Representatives to anomalous flood control projects. “Results beat rhetoric every time. If Mayor Magalong refuses to face the committee with evidence, then he is nothing more than an […]
Read MoreMANILA — As Congress looks into allegedly anomalous flood control projects in various parts of the country, Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian said there are no ghost, or non-existent, projects in his area. In a flood control resilience initiatives summit organized by the Valenzuela City government, Gatchalian said they will make sure projects in the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The camp of news anchor Korina Sanchez-Roxas, professionally known as Korina Sanchez, has addressed a recent post made by Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, claiming that some veteran journalists conduct paid interviews with guests involved in politics. Sanchez’s camp aired her side on Friday afternoon after Sotto posted an image of her […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said the 42nd death anniversary of late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. calls for governing with sobriety, conscience and foresight that rises above quarrels and differences. Marcos made the remark as he joined the Filipino nation in commemorating the death of Aquino, who was a fierce critic of his father, […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Over 2,000 complaints have been filed through “Sumbong sa Pangulo” just one week after its launch, Malacañang said on Wednesday. In a press briefing, Usec. Claire Castro, Palace press officer, noted that the website was launched to encourage the public to directly report suspected irregularities in flood control projects nationwide. The surge […]
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