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Ombudsman files graft raps vs alleged Tarlac ‘congtractor’
by Daphne Galvez - August 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Nine counts of graft charges have been filed against Tarlac Rep. Noel Rivera in connection with infrastructure projects in his district, the Office of the Ombudsman said yesterday.
‘Romualdez camp behind bagmen’s recantation’
by Daphne Galvez - August 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has accused the camp of former House speaker Martin Romualdez of being behind the recantation of four former bodyguards who linked him to the multibillion-peso flood control scan...
Quiboloy awaits notice on US extradition bid
by Daphne Galvez - August 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy is prepared to oppose the United States’ request for his extradition once a formal petition is filed, with his legal team insisting the pastor’s...
Prosecution to VP Sara: What ‘bending the law’?
by Daphne Galvez - August 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The House prosecution panel has rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that the impeachment proceedings had been marred by “bending the law,” saying there’s no reason to halt the Senate...
Sandigan erred in granting Revilla bail – ombudsman
by Daphne Galvez - August 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The Sandiganbayan was wrong in granting the petition for bail of former senator Ramon Revilla Jr., according to the Office of the Ombudsman.
Ombudsman to appeal Bong’s bail
by Daphne Galvez - August 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Ombudsman prosecutors are asking the Sandiganbayan to reconsider the bail granted to former
DOH chief faces graft complaint
by Daphne Galvez - August 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Barely a month after assuming his post, Health Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr. is facing a graft complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly directing the suspension of the procurement of anti-tuberculosis...
Auditor: OVP confidential funds ‘personally’ used
by Daphne Galvez - August 6, 2026 - 12:00am
 Unless proven otherwise, Vice President Sara Duterte is presumed to have spent her confidential funds for personal use or benefit after her office failed to properly liquidate the funds despite a formal demand...
Bonoan to testify vs Revilla in flood case
by Daphne Galvez - August 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Former public works secretary Manuel Bonoan will testify against former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. in a malversation case involving an anomalous flood control project in Bulacan.
Fire hits House storage facility
by Daphne Galvez - August 3, 2026 - 12:00am
A fire broke out at a storage facility inside the House of Representatives at the Batasang Pambansa complex in Quezon City yesterday.
Person authorizing OVP, DepEd confidential funds spending sought
by Daphne Galvez - August 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The integral issue in the confidential funds controversy surrounding Vice President Sara Duterte is the identity of the person who authorized the unusually large cash withdrawals, and who ultimately decided how the...
House moves to remove system loss charges
by Daphne Galvez - August 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The House leadership has filed its version of the measure that seeks to abolish systems loss charges from electricity bills, freeing consumers from shouldering losses caused by power theft, faulty meters, weak collection...
Romualdez not fleeing Philippines – lawyer
by Daphne Galvez - August 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Leyte lawmaker Martin Romualdez remains in the country, as he stands to face the preliminary investigation of the Office of the Ombudsman on his alleged involvement in the multibillion-peso flood control scanda...
Speaker vows transparent process for 2027 national budget
by Daphne Galvez - August 2, 2026 - 12:00am
The House of Representatives will build on reforms and transparency measures introduced last year to ensure that the 2027 national budget is “responsive, accountable and focused” on the needs of the Filipino...
13 witnesses lined up; defense ready for ‘Piattos’
by Daphne Galvez - August 2, 2026 - 12:00am
The House prosecution panel has listed 13 witnesses for Article I of the Articles of Impeachment accusing Vice President Sara Duterte of allegedly misusing P612.5 million in confidential funds for the Office of the...
Ombudsman: Granting of Revilla bail expected
by Daphne Galvez - August 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said he had expected the granting of bail to former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. in his malversation case over an alleged flood control project.
NBI to summon Leviste over alleged sex scandal plot vs Recto
by Daphne Galvez - August 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will summon Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste and former Cabinet official Jacinto Paras over an alleged foiled attempt to frame up Executive Secretary Ralph Recto...
House unlikely to resume flood control probe
by Daphne Galvez - July 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The House of Representatives is not inclined to reopen its inquiry into the multibillion-peso flood control scandal, as some of its members have been implicated in the controversy.
House ready to host simple, focused SONA
by Daphne Galvez - July 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The House of Representatives is ready to host a “simple, dignified and focused” State of the Nation Address tomorrow, as lawmakers await President Marcos Jr.’s assessment of the country’s...
Speaker seeks protection for food-producing provinces
by Daphne Galvez - July 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Speaker Faustino Dy III has urged the government to protect provinces considered as major food producers to ensure food security.
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