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Former Finance Undersecretary and current UP economics professor Cielo Magno has publicly accused Senator Robin Padilla of engaging in illegal pork barrel practices. In a resurfaced campaign video from the 2025 midterm elections, Magno highlighted statements made by Padilla that she says demonstrate unconstitutional use of government funds. In the video, Padilla proudly announced that … Read more
International criminal defense lawyer Atty. Nicholas Kaufman has urged Malacañang Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro to refrain from interfering with his work as legal counsel to former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing crimes against humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC). In an interview with GMA Integrated News, Kaufman responded to Castro’s critical … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecast overcast skies and scattered rain showers for much of the country on Monday, July 14, 2025, due to the continued influence of the southwest monsoon, locally referred to as habagat. According to Pagasa’s morning bulletin, the southwest monsoon is currently affecting the western sections … Read more
One of the hottest topics in the July 12 episode of Showbiz Now Na, hosted by veteran entertainment columnist Cristy Fermin with Romel Chika and Wendell Alvarez, involved a circulating rumor that Kapamilya actress and social media star Ivana Alawi allegedly gave birth to a child in the United States. The story, previously discussed on … Read more
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s chances of securing house arrest while awaiting trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) are slim due to the Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2018, a lawmaker said on Friday. Bicol Saro party-list Representative Terry Ridon stated in response to a Senate resolution authored by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. … Read more
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the filing of graft charges against former Education Secretary Leonor Briones and over a dozen other officials in connection with the Department of Education’s (DepEd) controversial P2.4-billion procurement of overpriced laptops for public school teachers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a 106-page resolution dated July … Read more
Controversial filmmaker Darryl Yap has responded to actress-host Giselle Sanchez after she publicly expressed deep regret for playing the role of former President Cory Aquino in the 2022 film Maid in Malacañang. In a recent interview on One News’ Long Conversation: The Men’s Room, Giselle opened up about her decision to take on the role, … Read more
The Makati City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed the criminal complaint filed by Dominique “Nikki” Lopez, estranged wife of Rep. Albee Benitez, over allegations of emotional and psychological abuse. In a resolution dated June 23, prosecutors concluded there was insufficient evidence to move the case forward to trial. “All told, complainant failed to present sufficient evidence … Read more
A group of lawyers, former government officials, and civil society leaders filed criminal complaints on Thursday against Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia and other officials for allegedly tampering with the election software used in the 2025 midterm polls. Leading the group was Isabela Vice Mayor Atty. Harold Respicio, accompanied by Atty. Alex Lacson … Read more
On Thursday, government divers launched a high-risk underwater retrieval operation in Taal Lake, Batangas, to locate the remains of the missing sabungeros—cockfighting enthusiasts—who were allegedly executed and dumped into the lake. The operation is being jointly conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Philippine National Police (PNP), following … Read more