Category: News
BIR’s ‘Letters of Authority’ become the new cash cow, Tulfo flags: ‘If DPWH has flood control, BIR has LOA’
MANILA, Philippines — In the long, familiar list of agencies plagued by corruption, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has long carried the reputation of being the worst offender — thanks largely to its flood-control projects. But on Monday, November 18, Senator Erwin Tulfo suggested that another agency is catching up fast. “If
Feature: Why the AFP is Staying Out of Any Ouster Plot Against Marcos Jr.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) today is no longer the same institution that toppled — or attempted to topple — presidents in the past. And that may be a good thing for our democracy. Rumors of destabilization and whispers of a coup always find a way to resurface whenever a Philippine presidency faces
Imee accuses Marcos Jr. of drug use. If true, what does it say about Duterte’s drug war?
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Imee Marcos has accused her own brother, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., of being a longtime cocaine user – a claim that, if true, raises a disturbing question: Was Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war only a bloody campaign against the poor, sparing the rich and powerful? The allegation came Monday night, November 17,
BFAR enforces annual fishing ban on sardines, mackerel in Zamboanga Peninsula, Visayan Sea
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has imposed its annual closed fishing season for sardines and mackerel in key fishing grounds in the Zamboanga Peninsula and the Visayan Sea, in a bid to protect fish stocks during their peak spawning period. From November 15 to February 15, commercial fishing
Ipil installs P3.4-M AI-powered security cameras in key commercial areas
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – The municipality of Ipil has begun installing its first batch of high-technology security cameras in the town’s commercial district, a move local officials say is aimed at boosting public safety and modernizing surveillance systems. Mayor Ramses Troy Olegario said the installation, which kicked off on Friday, November 14, is part of
Lawmakers Linked to DPWH Contracts: Probe Urges Charges in Flood-Control Kickback Scheme
MANILA, Philippines — Reports linking lawmakers to lucrative public works contracts have reignited concerns over entrenched corruption in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), as an independent probe recommends criminal charges against several high-profile politicians allegedly involved in a flood-control kickback scheme. In its latest report, the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) recommended
Tungawan Mayor Welcomes Establishment of Cooperative Development Council
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay — Mayor Angelito “Lito” B. Aniñon has welcomed the establishment of the Municipal Cooperative Development Council (MCDC), describing it as a long-overdue mechanism to strengthen the cooperative movement and spur inclusive development in Tungawan. The move marks a policy shift for the municipality, as the previous administration under former Mayor Carlnan Climaco
The Life and Times of Juan Ponce Enrile: Power, Paradox, and the Philippine Story
Juan Ponce Enrile passed away on Thursday at the age of 101. His death marks the end of one of the most complex, controversial, and consequential lives in Philippine political history. Few Filipinos have lived through — and shaped — as many eras of the nation’s tumultuous story as Enrile did. From the ashes of
Subanen weavers in Zamboanga Sibugay to benefit from new innovation hub
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Subanen community in this province is set to benefit from a new Hybrid Handloom Weaving and Natural Dyes Innovation Hub, a project that aims to breathe new life into traditional weaving while promoting sustainable textile production and eco-friendly dyeing methods. The initiative, dubbed “Revitalization of Suba-Weave through Hybrid Handloom Weaving
Diabetes stalks Filipino tables: A growing health crisis behind every feast
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – Food takes center stage at every Filipino gathering — whether a fiesta, birthday, reunion, or even a funeral. Lechon glistens under the lights, pancit promises long life, and steaming rice fills every plate. But behind these comforting flavors lies a sobering truth: diabetes, one of the country’s deadliest yet most overlooked
Tungawan explores partnership with PhilMech to boost agriculture
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay – Mayor Angelito Aniñon on Monday welcomed the visit of Engineer Roozel Borromeo, the focal person of the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), as the municipal government explores ways to strengthen its agricultural sector. According to former councilor Lorverle Caracol, former congresswoman Antonieta “Ate Tata” Eudela also joined the
EXPLAINER: What happens if the ICC warrant against Bato dela Rosa is confirmed?
It remains anybody’s guess whether or not the International Criminal Court (ICC) has indeed issued a warrant of arrest for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. But if it has issued the warrant, what comes next will depend on law, politics, and power. Here’s what you need to know: 1. The Philippines is no longer an
