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SC upholds law giving barangay execs 5-year term
by Daphne Galvez - November 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the constitutionality of the law that postponed the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE), effectively extending the term of office of incumbent officials by another...
Romualdez has personal staff in jail – warden
by Daphne Galvez - November 6, 2026 - 12:00am
 Former House speaker Martin Romualdez has a personal staff staying with him around the clock in his cell at the New Quezon City Jail to “help with his daily needs,” the jail warden testified before...
8 DPWH execs suspended over Surigao flood projects
by Daphne Galvez - November 5, 2026 - 12:00am
The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended seven engineers and an accountant of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in connection with questionable flood control projects in Surigao del Norte. In a...
Martin sneaking out of jail? Sandigan wants explanation
by Daphne Galvez - November 5, 2026 - 12:00am
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has ordered officials of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to testify today on the status of detention of former House speaker Martin Romualdez at the New Quezon City...
DPWH execs face graft for P491.9 million right-of-way scam
by Daphne Galvez - November 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The Office of the Ombudsman has filed before the Sandiganbayan graft and malversation charges against six officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Soccsksargen and other individuals over an...
House to comply with SC order on impeachment vote threshold
by Daphne Galvez - November 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The House of Representatives will comply with the order of the Supreme Court to comment on a petition challenging the validity of the Senate impeachment court’s ruling to lower the voting threshold to convict...
5 engineers suspended over Bulacan flood projects
by Daphne Galvez - October 31, 2026 - 12:00am
The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended five engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways-Bulacan in connection with alleged anomalous flood control projects worth P188.9 million.
Diokno: Concrete plan needed amid peso drop
by Daphne Galvez - October 31, 2026 - 12:00am
Akbayan party-list Rep. Chel Diokno urged the Marcos administration to present a clear and concrete plan to address the peso’s continued depreciation and cushion its impact on ordinary families.
Cebu City mayor fined over night market operation
by Daphne Galvez - October 30, 2026 - 12:00am
The Office of the Ombudsman has fined Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Jr. over irregularities in the operation of the Colon Street Night Market last year.
Bernardo: Only Ping not involved in infra kickbacks
by Daphne Galvez - October 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Former Department of Public Works and Highways  undersecretary Roberto Bernardo testified yesterday that to his knowledge, only Sen. Panfilo Lacson was not involved in any kickback scheme surrounding government...
6 shortlisted for Luzon deputy ombudsman post
by Daphne Galvez - October 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The Judicial and Bar Council  has recommended to President Marcos six candidates for the post of deputy ombudsman for Luzon.
Aplasca files reply to direct assault rap
by Daphne Galvez - October 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Former Senate sergeant-at-arms Mao Aplasca has filed his counter-affidavit on the direct assault complaint filed against him over the May 13 Senate shooting.
Bernardo: Jinggoy got P573 million in kickbacks in 4 tranches
by Daphne Galvez - October 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Former public works undersecretary and state witness Roberto Bernardo testified yesterday before the Sandiganbayan that detained Sen. Jinggoy Estrada received P573 million in kickbacks, delivered in four tranches,...
'Jinggoy had P7.4 billion in congressional initiatives’
by Daphne Galvez - October 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada had at least P7.4 billion in “congressional initiatives” in the 2025 budget, which had been approved for funding, public works chief-turned-state witness Manuel Bonoan testified yesterday...
Justice who penned Imelda acquittal may be next CJ?
by Daphne Galvez - October 28, 2026 - 12:00am
As rumors swirled about President Marcos’ choice for the next chief justice, Malacañang urged the public to just wait for the announcement, noting that all the candidates are qualified.
Bato urges SC anew to block arrest
by Daphne Galvez - October 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Amid the one-week ultimatum issued by the Philippine National Police (PNP) for him to surrender and the P50-million bounty placed on his head, Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has urged the Supreme Court ...
Cagayan lawmaker, kin probed for plunder
by Daphne Galvez - October 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Cagayan Rep. Joseph Lara and his relatives are being investigated by the Office of the Ombudsman for possible plunder in connection with billions of pesos worth of government contracts awarded to three construction...
‘VP could still be convicted outside impeachment’
by Daphne Galvez - October 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The evidence uncovered on Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged misuse of confidential funds could still lead to her criminal conviction, according to House prosecution panel spokesman Rep. Zia Alonto Adi...
House mourns passing of Raul Daza
by Daphne Galvez - October 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The House of Representatives is mourning the passing of former speaker pro tempore Raul Daza, whom Speaker Faustino Dy III described as a respected lawmaker and an honest public servant. 
Ex-Pampanga lawmaker charged over flood projects
by Daphne Galvez - October 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Former Pampanga third district congressman Aurelio Gonzales has been indicted before the Sandiganbayan on three counts of graft in connection with flood control projects worth P612 million in the province awarded...
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