By Noriko Yamamoto
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Monday, December 8, that they have set contingency measures for the three-day transport strike of the transport group Manibela from Tuesday, December 9, to Thursday, December 11.
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PNP launches manhunt for Discaya, 8 others over alleged ‘ghost’ project
From ABS-CBN News By Rhianna Ramos On Sunday, December 7, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that tracker teams have been deployed nationwide to locate businesswoman Sarah Discaya and eight others accused of involvement in alleged ‘ghost’ flood control project in Davao Occidental. This follows the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., who said…
Tropical Depression Wilma to trigger heavy rain across the Philippines
By Alexia Bangayan
Tropical Depression Wilma is expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the country on Saturday, December 6, as it slows down over the Philippine Sea, with additional rain from the shear line affecting several provinces, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Supreme Court mandates restoration of P60-B excess funds to PhilHealth
By Noriko Yamamoto
Supreme Court (SC) spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting announced on Friday, December 5, that the SC has directed the government to return the P60 billion that was initially moved to the national treasury back to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA).
Ateneo Blue Eagles bowed to NUNS to close UAAP S88 Girls’ Volleyball stint
By Soleina Vasquez
The final whistle of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 Girls’ Volleyball Tournament echoed around the premises of the Paco Arena, with the Ateneo Blue Eagles closing their season at the expense of stumbling against the National University Nazareth School (NUNS) Bullpups for a 12–25, 11–25, 15–25 standing on Monday, December 1.
DPWH fails to implement P138-B worth of projects — COA
By Lia Atienza
On Wednesday, December 3, the Commission on Audit (COA) reported the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) inefficient implementation of nationwide projects worth P138 billion in 2024.
Ateneo wrap up hard-fought campaign in UAAP S88 Boys’ Volleyball Tourney with 0-14 record, individual merits
By Maxine Agno
The Ateneo Blue Eagles concluded their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 Boys’ Volleyball Tournament campaign with a tough 0–14 win-loss card after their final match against the University of the East (UE), which ended with a final tally of 0–3 on Friday, November 28, at the Paco Arena.
Second ‘Trillion Peso March’ draws widespread public call for government transparency
By Rhianna Ramos
On Sunday, November 30, thousands of Filipinos gathered at the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) People Power Monument for the second “Trillion Peso March,” a nationwide demonstration calling for accountability over alleged large-scale corruption involving more than P1 trillion in stolen public funds.
ICC thwarts Duterte’s bid for temporary release
By Alexia Bangayan
On Friday, November 28, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber unanimously rejected three arguments by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers, ruling that he must remain detained in The Hague to ensure his appearance at trial and prevent interference with witnesses.
Henry Alcantara surrenders P110 million cash tied to flood control scam
By AJ Alarcon
Dismissed Bulacan first district engineer Henry Alcantara turned in P110 million in cash, representing kickbacks from flood control projects, to the national government, Department of Justice (DOJ) officer-in-charge Fredderick Vida reported at a media conference on Friday, November 28.
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