Remulla Orders Lookout for Escudero, Lawmakers Over Flood Control Scam

Escudero Romualdez

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla has approved the request of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to issue an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against several lawmakers and government officials allegedly involved in the controversial flood control projects across the country. The confirmation came from Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano, … Read more

Manny Pacquiao Announces Ring Return on January 24 in Las Vegas

Manny Pacquiao

Boxing legend Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao has officially announced his return to the boxing ring, scheduled for January 24, 2026, in Las Vegas. The Filipino icon shared the news through a video posted on his social media accounts on Wednesday, October 8, expressing excitement over his long-awaited comeback. “Hello to all my boxing fans. I’m excited … Read more

Aftershocks from Magnitude 6.9 Cebu Earthquake to Continue Until December

Cebu Earthquake

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced that aftershocks from the magnitude 6.9 offshore earthquake that jolted northern Cebu on September 30 will continue until December. However, officials assured the public that these tremors are weakening and pose no need to delay reconstruction efforts in the affected areas. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol, in … Read more

Remulla to Reopen Probe on VP Sara Duterte’s Confidential Funds

Sara Duterte Boying Remulla

Newly appointed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla announced that he will revisit the controversy surrounding the confidential funds of Vice President Sara Duterte. Remulla made the statement shortly after assuming his new post, saying that his office will thoroughly examine the issue raised by the House Committee on Good Governance. According to Ombudsman Remulla, he … Read more

President Marcos Appoints Boying Remulla as New Ombudsman

New Ombudsman

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

Pangilinan Appeals to Lacson Not to Resign as Blue Ribbon Chair

Senator Pangilinan to Senator Lacson

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

Piggatan Bridge Collapse in Cagayan Possibly Caused by Overloading

Bridge Collapsed Cause

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

Bridge Collapsed

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 Remulla Joins JBC Shortlist for Next Ombudsman

Remulla on Ombudsman Post

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

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Sen. Francis Escudero Over P30-Million Donation

Case file Vs Escudero

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