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.

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.

Tropical Depression Verbena brings rough seas across Luzon, Visayas

By Noriko Yamamoto

Tropical Depression Verbena (Himawari) is reported to have crossed the coastal waters of the Cuyo archipelago, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) 5:00 p.m. bulletin on Tuesday, November 25.

NBI presses Co, 17 others tagged in flood-control mess to surrender

By AJ Alarcon The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Saturday, November 22, urged former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co and 17 other individuals linked to an alleged flood-control corruption scheme to surrender following the issuance of arrest warrants against them. NBI Officer-in-Charge Angelito Magno said Co and his co-accused — composed of personnel…

Marcos orders arrest of Zaldy Co, 17 others over flood-control scandal

By Rhianna Ramos

On Friday, November 21, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered law enforcement agencies to arrest former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co and 17 others linked to alleged irregularities in flood-control projects, following the issuance of arrest warrants by the Sandiganbayan.