By Maxine Agno The Philippines concluded its 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games campaign in Thailand, demonstrating the heart of champions, as the delegation secured a final tally of 50 gold, 73 silver and 154 bronze medals — a total of 277 — to finish 6th overall as the Games officially closed on Saturday, December 20….
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Lawmakers redirect P16.5-B in DPWH savings to boost PhilHealth budget
By Rhianna Ramos
On Thursday, December 18, lawmakers approved the reallocation of savings from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) after budget adjustments generated billions of pesos in excess funds.
RECAP: Philippines soars in 33rd SEA Games opening week
By Maxine Agno The Philippines had a spectacular start at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, with athletes “built for greatness, bound for gold,” delivering powerful performances across multiple sports to capture 15 gold, 23 silver and 52 bronze medals — a total of 90 medals — as of Sunday, December 14. The…
Plunder, other criminal complaints filed vs VP Sara Duterte, 15 others
By Noriko Yamamoto
On Friday, December 12, several criminal complaints — including plunder, bribery, malversation, and graft — were filed against Vice President (VP) Sara Duterte and 15 others by civil society and church leaders over the alleged mismanagement of the P612.5 million confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President (OVP).
DOJ grants WPP status to Patidongan brothers as probe into missing sabungeros deepens
By Rhianna Ramos
On Thursday, December 11, the Department of Justice (DOJ) admitted Julie “Dondon” Patidongan and his brother Ellakim into the Witness Protection Program (WPP) and dismissed previous charges filed against them in connection with the disappearance of 34 sabungeros (cockfight enthusiasts).
Discaya yields to NBI ahead of arrest warrant
By Alexia Bangayan
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) contractor Sarah Discaya surrendered herself to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) office in Pasay City on Tuesday, December 9, before an expected issuance of an arrest warrant from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
PNP prepares for Manibela’s 3-day transport strike
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.
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).
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