Malacañang announced on Friday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will request the issuance of an Interpol blue notice against Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, who has been implicated in alleged kickbacks from questionable flood control projects and budget insertions. “Latest from DOJ… they will request a blue notice,” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro … Read more
BACOLOD CITY – A flood control project in Purok Malinong, Barangay 40, crumbled on Friday after heavy rains triggered by Severe Tropical Storm “Opong,” exposing questionable construction practices and fueling suspicions of government corruption. Images released by Brigada News FM 103.1 Bacolod showed broken portions of the structure, where thin layers of cement and a … Read more
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
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
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
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
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s camp has reportedly secured a country willing to host him for an interim release, according to Vice President Sara Duterte. Speaking before overseas Filipino workers in Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, September 21, Vice President Duterte revealed the development but refrained from disclosing which country had agreed. “Medyo tumagal kami pero nakahanap … Read more
Transport group MANIBELA announced on Friday, September 19, that it will provide free rides to protesters participating in the September 21 rallies at Luneta Park in Manila and the EDSA Shrine in Quezon City. The initiative aims to ensure broader participation in the twin demonstrations marking the 53rd anniversary of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s … Read more
Kabataan Party-list Representative Renee Co on Friday pointed to what she described as a deeply entrenched system of corruption that has fueled the rise of powerful contractors across successive administrations. She cited a Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) report showing that major players, including the Discayas group, have consistently dominated flood control projects since … Read more
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assistant engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez turned over one of his luxury vehicles to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday, September 18, as part of the ongoing investigation into alleged corruption in flood control projects. ICI Chairman, retired Supreme Court Justice Andres Reyes Jr., confirmed that … Read more