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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially appointed Secretary of Justice Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the new Ombudsman of the Republic of the Philippines, succeeding Hon. Samuel R. Martires, whose seven-year term concluded in July. The announcement was made by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Tuesday, affirming the administration’s commitment to strengthening transparency … Read more
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has appealed to Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson to reconsider his decision to resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, stressing that his leadership remains crucial in a time of political uncertainty. Pangilinan emphasized that no member of the Senate majority bloc had asked Lacson to vacate his post, and … Read more
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has launched an investigation into the sudden collapse of the Piggatan Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan, on Monday afternoon, October 6, 2025. Initial findings suggest that overloading may have caused the structural failure. According to the DPWH, the bridge was only designed to carry a maximum load of … Read more
Piggatan Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan, collapsed on Monday afternoon, October 6, 2025, rendering it impassable to all types of vehicles. The incident has raised concerns among residents and motorists, as the structure served as one of the vital routes in the province. According to an official advisory posted by the Cagayan Provincial Information Office, initial … Read more
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has been officially included in the shortlist of nominees for the position of Ombudsman, the independent constitutional office responsible for investigating and prosecuting graft and corruption cases involving government officials. In a letter dated October 6, 2025, the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) submitted the list of nominees to President … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) released its latest weather bulletin on Monday, October 6, 2025, highlighting the continued influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) over Visayas and Mindanao. Meanwhile, Typhoon Halong, still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), was located 2,005 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon as … Read more
An ethics complaint has been filed against Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, accusing him of “conduct unbecoming a member of the Senate” for allegedly accepting a P30-million campaign donation from a businessman whose construction company later secured billions of pesos in government contracts. The complaint was submitted by lawyer Eldrige Marvin Aceron before the Senate Committee … Read more
The Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) has formally requested access to national budget documents covering fiscal years 2023 to 2025, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in public spending. In a letter addressed to Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, M4GG asked for copies of the National Expenditure Program (NEP) and the General Appropriations Act … Read more
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Northern Samar early Thursday evening, October 2, 2025, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The tremor was recorded at 6:21 p.m., with its epicenter located at 12.34°N, 124.11°E—around 7 kilometers north-northeast of San Vicente, Northern Samar. PHIVOLCS reported that the quake was tectonic in origin, … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its latest advisory on Tropical Storm “Paolo” (international name: Matmo) on October 2, 2025. Paolo has slightly intensified while moving west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea and is expected to affect multiple regions of Luzon with heavy rains, strong winds, and dangerous coastal conditions. Location and … Read more