The Department of Agriculture (DA) has uncovered alleged “ghost” farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in Mindanao amounting to an estimated P75 million, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. confirmed on Tuesday. In an interview with Super Radyo dzBB, Tiu Laurel revealed that initial reports showed questionable projects in Region XI and Zamboanga City. He clarified, however, … 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
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
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
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
A prediction made by well-known tarot reader Gloria Escoto, popularly known as Mamu, in December 2024 has resurfaced following the controversy involving Quezon City 1st District Representative Arjo Atayde and his wife, actress-host Maine Mendoza. In her interview with Romel Chika, uploaded on YouTube on December 24, 2024, Mamu shared her insights on the couple’s … Read more
A recent feature by veteran broadcaster Korina Sanchez has stirred up online discussions after highlighting the glamorous lifestyle of actress Sylvia Sanchez-Atayde, mother of Quezon City 1st District Representative Arjo Atayde. The segment, which showcased Sylvia’s seaside property, yacht trips, and even a jetski arrival, quickly went viral as netizens linked it to ongoing controversies … Read more
Actress and television host Maine Mendoza has publicly defended her husband, Quezon City 1st District Representative Arjo Atayde, after his name was dragged into the Senate investigation on alleged irregularities in government flood control projects. Contractor Curlee Discaya, one of the resource persons at the hearing, claimed that several lawmakers were among those receiving a … Read more
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has issued a strong rebuttal to the statements made by spouses Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and Rowena “Sarah” Discaya during the Senate’s ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. In his remarks, Sotto cast doubt on the couple’s credibility, saying their testimonies were inconsistent and designed to protect … Read more