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MANILA, Philippines – A controversial post-war plan for Gaza envisions the United States taking control of the besieged Palestinian territory for at least a decade, while relocating its entire population of more than 2 million, the Washington Post reported on Sunday, August 31. The 38-page proposal, obtained by the Post,Continue Reading
THE revelations were damning but hardly surprising when the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) released its latest report on flood-control spending. In the first three years of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, government poured more than ₱545 billion into nearly 10,000 flood-control projects. This looks like a serious investmentContinue Reading
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 contractors, some of whom live in lavish luxury despite questionableContinue Reading
GUINDULUNGAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR – Beneath the gently oscillating canopy of young coconut trees, Abdulpatah Bato Aliman washes the grime from his callused hands. Resplendent with corn stalks, fruit trees, and vegetable plots border his agricultural land. A chorus of laughter from the children rings in the background. It isContinue Reading
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – A late-night robbery turned bloody in Ipil town after five armed men stormed a lending company past midnight on Tuesday, August 29, escaping with ₱726,409 in cash and leaving its manager wounded. Police said the suspects, clad in black hooded jackets and masks, forced their way intoContinue Reading
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, August 27, said the President has not indicated any planContinue Reading
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a ₱28.8-million river wall in Siay town, saying it will strengthen flood defenses and protect nearby communities from seasonal inundation. The DPWH-Zamboanga Peninsula announced on Wednesday, August 27, that the project spans 310 linear meters along aContinue Reading
