The Pasay Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 298 has ordered that contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II remain under Senate custody while his petition for a writ of habeas corpus is being heard. The hearing on the petition is scheduled to continue on Monday, October 13, 2025. Discaya, who has been detained since mid-September, was cited … Read more
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) revealed on Thursday, October 9, that it discovered 421 ghost flood control projects out of 8,000 projects investigated in collaboration with other government agencies. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon disclosed during a press briefing, noting that the audit was conducted jointly with the Armed Forces of the Philippines … Read more
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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