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MANILA, Philippines – Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan has resigned from his post effective September 1, 2025, as the agency faces heightened scrutiny over alleged anomalies in flood control projects. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed on Monday, September…
Billions in Flood-Control Funds Enrich Contractors, Politicians — PCIJ Report
MANILA, Philippines – A new investigation by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) has revealed that billions of pesos in flood-control funds during the first three years of the Marcos administration have flowed into the hands of politically connected…
Marcos keeps trust in DPWH chief Bonoan amid flood control project mess
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to back Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan despite mounting calls for his resignation over alleged ghost and overpriced flood control projects nationwide. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro on Wednesday,…
Torre out as PNP chief days after clash with Napolcom
Police General Nicolas Torre III was removed from his position on Tuesday, August 26, just three months into his tenure as the nation’s top policeman, amid a publicized showdown with the National Police Commission (Napolcom) in a row over a…
Philippine debt to hit ₱19 trillion in 2026 — DBM
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ debt stock is projected to breach ₱19 trillion by the end of 2026, as the Marcos administration leans heavily on borrowings to fund infrastructure, social services, and economic recovery. Budget documents show the national government’s…
Opinion I OCTA Survey Points to a Nation at Breaking Point
The recent OCTA Research findings indicated that around 11.9 million Filipino families—or approximately 45%—consider themselves poor as of July 2025, a moderate rise from 42% in April. These survey results are not mere statistics—they’re a resounding alarm. The jump—translating to…
2 Mindanao provinces among Philippines’ most flood-prone areas
Maguindanao and North Cotabato have been named among the 10 most flood-prone provinces in the country, according to data presented by Malacañang on Monday, August 11. The disclosure came as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rolled out sumbongsapangulo.ph, a public website…
Only 87 DOH-run hospitals implement zero-balance billing — Health department
Despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s SONA claim that Filipinos can now enjoy “zero-balance billing” in public hospitals, the Department of Health (DOH) clarified that only 87 government-run hospitals currently offer the policy. In a GMA News report on Sunday, July…
Who is Atong Ang? Businessman at the Center of Sabungeros’ Disappearance
He is no stranger to controversy. From being a key figure in the fall of a Philippine president to being dragged into a messy celebrity feud, Filipino businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang has consistently found himself in the eye of the…
Comelec Cancels Duterte Youth Party-list Registration Over Legal Violations
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has cancelled the registration of the Duterte Youth Party-list, officially known as Duty to Energize the Republic through the Enlightenment of the Youth Sectoral Party-list Organization, citing multiple violations of registration rules. In a decision…
Alyansa raises alarm over alleged Chinese interference in 2025 elections
MANILA, Philippines – The administration-allied Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas sounded the alarm on Saturday, April 26, over allegations of Chinese interference in the upcoming 2025 elections, calling it a “matter of national security.” “Disclosures by our top security officials…
Ipil has New Bishop, Expected to Tackle Corruption, Climate, and Credible Elections
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Glenn Montebon Corsiga as the new bishop of the Diocese of Ipil, a move seen by church leaders and laypeople alike as a fresh chapter for a diocese facing urgent pastoral…
