LOOK: Pageant Universe Unveils Corruption-Inspired Costume Amid Flood Control Scandal

Corruption Costume

Pageant Universe has sparked strong public reactions after unveiling a striking corruption-inspired costume that symbolically portrays the country’s longstanding battle with graft. The concept comes at a time when outrage is intensifying over the multibillion-peso flood control controversy allegedly involving government officials, senators, congressmen, private contractors, and agencies such as the Department of Public Works … Read more

#Walang Pasok: Class, Gov’t Work Suspensions Announced for Sept. 26 Due to ‘Opong’

WalangPasok

Malacañang on Thursday evening ordered the suspension of classes at all levels and government work in Metro Manila and several other provinces on Friday, September 26, as Severe Tropical Storm Opong continues to intensify and batter parts of Luzon and the Visayas. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin issued Memorandum Circular No. 102, implementing the suspensions upon … Read more

Pagasa Issues Latest Update on Severe Tropical Storm OpongPH

OpongPh Update

September 25, 2025 – Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) maintained its strength Thursday afternoon while moving westward across the Philippine Sea, with state weather bureau PAGASA warning of multiple landfalls and widespread hazards across Luzon and the Visayas. As of 4:00 p.m., the center of Opong was located 195 kilometers east northeast of … Read more

‘Dela Rosa’ and ‘Aguirre’ Mentioned in ICC Briefer on Duterte Case

Aguirre Dela Rosa on ICC

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has released a redacted briefer posted on its official website, which mentions the surnames “Dela Rosa” and “Aguirre” in relation to the crimes against humanity case involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The document, although heavily edited for confidentiality, identified “Dela Rosa” as the Philippine National Police (PNP) chief during … Read more

#WalangPasok: Class, Gov’t Work Suspensions for Sept. 25, 2025

Walang Pasok due To Opong

Local government units (LGUs) across Luzon and Visayas have declared class and government work suspensions for Thursday, September 25, 2025, as Severe Tropical Storm Opong continues to bring heavy rains, strong winds, and widespread flooding. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Opong has maintained its strength while moving closer to the … Read more

Pagasa Latest Complete Update: Severe Tropical Storm #OpongPH

Typhoon Opong

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Wednesday afternoon, September 24, that Tropical Storm “Opong” has intensified into a Severe Tropical Storm while tracking west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea. As of 4:00 p.m., the center of Severe Tropical Storm Opong was located 670 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, … Read more

#WalangPasok: September 24, 2025 Class Suspensions

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Several provinces in Luzon have announced class suspensions for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, as communities continue to deal with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Nando. The storm, which lashed Northern and Central Luzon with heavy rains and strong winds, left widespread flooding, road blockages, and power interruptions, prompting local governments to suspend face-to-face learning for … Read more

Fortun Reveals Document Linking Six Senators to Flood Control Project Controversy

Flood Control Evidence

Prominent lawyer Atty. Raymond Fortun has revealed the existence of a document allegedly linking six senators, including four incumbent lawmakers such as Senator Joel Villanueva and Senator Jinggoy Estrada, to a growing controversy involving flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In an interview on One News’ #Storycon, Fortun disclosed … Read more

Elizaldy Co Denies Allegations of Kickbacks in Senate Blue Ribbon Probe

Zaldy Co Flood Control Scam

Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co has strongly denied fresh allegations linking him to alleged kickbacks and budget insertions in infrastructure projects, saying the claims raised during a Senate blue ribbon committee hearing are “false and baseless.” In a statement released Tuesday, Co dismissed the accusations made against him, adding that he reserves his … Read more

Pagasa Latest Update on Tropical Depression #OpongPH

Typhoon Opong

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that a new weather disturbance has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was given the local name “Opong.” The tropical depression is the latest system to affect the country following the exit of Super Typhoon Nando. Location and Intensity As of 4:00 PM … Read more