The Senate signaled full alignment on Monday as several lawmakers rallied behind the Department of Education’s (DepEd) proposed P1.044-trillion budget for 2026, positioned as the largest allocation for education in Philippine history. The move underscores a shared commitment to rebooting the country’s learning ecosystem and driving long-term value creation for future generations. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, … Read more
In a move that’s generating major visibility across the public discourse, former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque delivered a clarifying update on Tuesday, Nov. 25, regarding the swirl of speculation surrounding his supposed arrest in the Netherlands. During a YouTube livestream, Roque asserted that no such arrest took place and emphasized that his halted travel to … Read more
The Senate’s budget discussions for the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) took an unexpected turn after Senate President Tito Sotto raised a high-visibility inquiry: circulating reports that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque had been arrested in the Netherlands, allegedly following the cancellation of his passport over human trafficking charges. During the session, Senator Imee Marcos, … Read more
Former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co, a key stakeholder in the multibillion-peso flood control controversy, has been traced to Japan as the government accelerates enforcement actions following the issuance of arrest warrants. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed the development on Friday, underscoring that the administration is pushing end-to-end accountability to maintain operational integrity across … Read more
The year-end rush is officially on! As the holiday season approaches, the Philippine government, through the Official Gazette, has released the confirmed list of nationwide regular and special non-working days for December 2025, promising Filipinos five strategic days off for rest, celebration, and long weekends. Whether you’re planning a trip, a family reunion, or a … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, reported a total of 29 real properties in their 2024 Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), with the bulk of holdings concentrated in Davao City. This latest filing, covering June 30, 2022, to December 31, 2024, was sourced from GMA Integrated News Research. … Read more
Former President Rodrigo Duterte left office in June 2022 with a net worth of P37.3 million, marking a significant increase compared to his declared assets when he assumed the presidency in June 2016. This information comes from Duterte’s Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs), as reported by Maki Pulido on “24 Oras” and … Read more
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is gearing up to activate a compliance-driven review process as it directs Senator Rodante Marcoleta to clarify the alleged non-disclosure of certain campaign donors in his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) for the May 2025 elections. Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia confirmed on Wednesday that the agency will roll … Read more
In a recent social media post, lawyer and public commentator Jesus Falsis stirred discussions by referencing claims surrounding Senator Imee Marcos and alleged irregularities in Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects in the Ilocos region. Falsis’ post follows remarks by Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon, who alleged that Sen. Marcos has … Read more
In a move that set the political landscape on high alert, Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon rolled out a fresh wave of allegations against Sen. Imee Marcos, asserting that the lawmaker supposedly maintained a “bagman” for Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) initiatives across the Ilocos Region. According to Gadon, this individual … Read more