A video allegedly showing former COMELEC Commissioner Atty. Rowena Guanzon, in a heated public confrontation at a known high-end mall, has become the latest social media sensation. The viral footage, reportedly captured at Rockwell Mall, shows Guanzon raising her voice dramatically during an altercation, the precise cause of which remains unclear. In the video, Guanzon … Read more
In a decisive move to enforce tax compliance, the Pasig City local government has ordered the immediate shutdown of nine companies owned by contractor couple Sarah and Curlee Discaya. This drastic action follows the couple’s failure to settle a massive tax delinquency reportedly exceeding P1 billion, a significant blow to the firms, which include the … Read more
Election watchdog Kontra Daya and the Advocates of Public Interest Law (APIL) have filed a joint complaint against Senator Rodante Marcoleta with the Office of the Ombudsman and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). The action stems from what the groups describe as the Senator’s “willful and deliberate falsehood” regarding his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures … Read more
In a move set to bolster morale and provide welcome relief to the nation’s civil servants, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to grant a one-time Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) to qualified government workers. The announcement, made by Malacañang on Friday, signals a commitment from the administration to recognize the dedication and hard work … Read more
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Wednesday that the Philippine government will uphold and implement any validated arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), including one that may involve Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. His statement comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding an alleged ICC warrant tied to the court’s investigation … Read more
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has formally submitted a referral to the Office of the Ombudsman recommending criminal and administrative charges against former senator Bong Revilla Jr. and several other individuals in connection with alleged irregularities in government flood control projects. In a press briefing on Wednesday, ICI chairperson Justice Andres Reyes Jr. announced … Read more
A Republican senator from Ohio has sparked nationwide debate after introducing a bill that seeks to eliminate dual citizenship in the United States, asserting that American nationals should hold “sole and exclusive allegiance” to the country. The measure, known as the “Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025,” was filed by Sen. Bernie Moreno and proposes sweeping … Read more
The Office of the Vice President (OVP), led by Vice President Sara Duterte, has come under scrutiny following the release of the Commission on Audit’s (COA) 2024 annual report. The audit details over P76.11 million in Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) acquisitions in 2023 and 2024, highlighting unusual procurement costs for certain items and lapses … Read more
The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) has released a stunning report indicating that 11 current and former congressional representatives from Cebu collectively received an estimated P83 billion in infrastructure funds from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) between 2023 and 2025. These massive allocations, critics argue, represent a modern iteration of the … Read more
The House of Representatives on Monday adopted the recommendation by the House Ethics Committee to suspend Cavite 4th district Rep. Kiko Barzaga after he was found guilty of disorderly behavior in relation to his allegedly inappropriate social media posts that were the subject of the complaint against him. Two hundred forty-nine members voted in the … Read more