Government retrieves P611M from flood control scandal

By Alexia Bangayan Public coffers have reclaimed about P611 million from state witnesses through the restitution process tied to the flood control controversy, acting Justice Secretary Freddrick Vida confirmed on Saturday, March 28. The recovered funds were paid in installments by former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials Roberto Bernardo, Henry Alcantara, and…

Transport groups launch two-day transport strike

By Lia Atienza On Thursday, March 26, transport groups Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON), Manibela, and others nationwide started the first day of the two-day transport strike against rising fuel prices in the Philippines, amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East.  The strike calls for the rollback of oil prices to…