Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday reiterated her call for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to grant the interim release of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, emphasizing that he should be allowed to return to their hometown in Davao City due to his deteriorating health. Speaking at a Senate press conference, the Vice President … Read more
Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co on Monday announced his resignation from the House of Representatives following a swirl of corruption allegations tied to flood control projects and budget insertions—claims he has consistently denied while staying abroad. In a Facebook post, Co shared his resignation letter addressed to House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, dated … Read more
The Duterte family on Saturday revealed that former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte was found unconscious inside his detention facility at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, prompting renewed calls for his release on humanitarian grounds. Vice President Sara Duterte, in a strongly worded statement, said the family received “credible information” that her father … Read more
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