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…
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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).
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.
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.
AMLC looks into overseas assets of execs in flood control mess
By AJ Alarcon
On Thursday, November 27, Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Matthew David issued a statement saying that the council is now investigating the overseas assets of a high-ranking official and a former government executive, both linked to the flood control projects controversy.
Ateneo, DLSU, wear white to join call for accountability in UAAP hoops clash
By AJ Alarcon
Rooted in the Atenean and Lasallian commitment to truth and integrity, game-goers of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament blue–green rivalry — held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, November 26 — donned white as an expression of solidarity amid rising corruption issues in the country.
ASHS observes Red Wednesday
By Alexia Bangayan
On Wednesday, November 26, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) community commemorated the global Red Wednesday, responding to Aid to the Church in Need’s (ACN) call to remember persecuted Christians through prayer, solidarity, and symbolic action.
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