Broadcasters Korina Sanchez and Julius Babao have strongly denied allegations from Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto that they accepted P10 million to interview Sarah and Curlee Discaya, Sotto’s political rivals in the May 2025 elections. Sotto, in a Facebook post on Thursday, questioned the ethics of prominent journalists granting airtime to political aspirants who were … Read more
The United States has formally requested the extradition of Filipino religious leader Apollo Quiboloy, who faces multiple charges in the US, including child sex trafficking, sex with minors, fraud, and money laundering, according to Philippine government sources cited by GMA News Online on Wednesday. Documents supporting the extradition request were transmitted to the Philippine Department … Read more
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has summoned the owners and executives of the 15 largest flood control project contractors to its first hearing on Tuesday, August 18, to address concerns over the concentration of multi-billion-peso contracts awarded to a small group of firms. Among those called was Lawrence Lubiano, president of Centerways Construction and Development, … Read more
An incident report filed on August 13 has drawn attention to an alleged marijuana-related incident inside the Senate building in Pasay City, involving a certain “Nadia Montenegro.” The report, prepared by Senate security personnel Victor Patelo, stated that a staff member from Senator Panfilo Lacson’s office approached him to complain about an “unusual odor” coming … Read more
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released official pay guidelines for two upcoming holidays in August: Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21 and National Heroes Day on August 25. Under Proclamation No. 727, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on October 30, 2024, August 21 is declared a special non-working holiday to commemorate … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially signed into law a measure postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections from December 2025 to November 2026. The enactment follows the approval of the proposal by both chambers of Congress, citing logistical concerns and the need for continuity in local governance. Under the new law, barangay officials … Read more
Deputy Speaker and Antipolo City 1st District Representative Ronaldo “Ronnie” Puno has advised Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero to remain composed amid growing online criticism and allegations of a “demolition job” aimed at unseating him before February 2026. “Huwag na siyang masyadong kabahan siguro sa mga online-online. Ang tingnan natin ‘yung talagang ano totoo,” Puno … Read more
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has officially taken over the chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes from Senator Robin Padilla. The transition was confirmed on Tuesday, following a plenary session where Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada approved a motion by Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito to elect Pangilinan. … Read more
Former Executive Secretary Atty. Vic Rodriguez is facing a disbarment case before the Supreme Court over allegations that he unlawfully revealed sensitive and confidential information about President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s 2022 presidential campaign and the early months of his administration in his book Kingmaker. The complaint was filed by Jason Binay Suarez, nephew of … Read more
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has publicly named the pamilyang Discayas as the alleged owners and controllers of several companies that secured major Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) flood control project contracts, which were presented by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, August 11. According to Sotto, these companies include Alpha & Omega … Read more