The ICI recommended the filing of administrative complaints against former DPWH secretary Manuel Bonoan, former undersecretaries Roberto Bernardo and Cathy Cabral MANILA, Philippines – The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has recommended the filing of criminal and administrative complaints against individuals involved in the P95-million flood control project in Barangay Bambang, Bocaue, Bulacan. Read more Click to […]
ICI urges charges against former DPWH officials over Bocaue, Bulacan flood works
Marcos Warns: Officials Involved in Flood Control Scandal May Be Jailed Before Christmas4 (1)
Amid public frustration with the slow pace of cases in the flood control scandal, Marcos explains that his government is working on solid cases that would lead to conviction and the recovery of stolen public funds MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday, November 13, that many of the personalities allegedly involved […]
Corruption Scandal Erodes Marcos’ Standing Among Filipinos0 (0)
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s trust rating fell as a corruption scandal unfolded last month, showing how the probe he set in motion is hitting his popularity. Marcos’ trust ratings declined to +7 in September from +18 in June, according to a Social Weather Stations survey commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy. The poll asked 1,500 adults nationwide […]
Could the Corruption Scandal Turn the Tide in Philippine Politics?0 (0)
Public anger over corruption has boiled over in the Philippines, sending President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s approval ratings tumbling and potentially tilting the balance of power with his political rivals. The latest survey by Pulse Asia Research shows that Filipinos are increasingly blaming the government’s recent corruption scandals – from flood control “ghost projects” to lavish spending by […]
Stronger Fung-wong remains outside PAR as it intensifies into a severe tropical storm0 (0)
Severe Tropical Storm Fung-wong, still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, has maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h before dawn on Friday, November 7 MANILA, Philippines – The tropical storm with the international name Fung-wong strengthened into a severe tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 2 am on Friday, November 7. […]
Source in sabungeros disappearance denies making any threats toward reporter0 (0)
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sir, Missing sabungeros whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan has strongly denied allegations that he threatened News5 reporter Gary de Leon, who earlier reported receiving death threats following his coverage of the case. The incident was also brought to the attention of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), which condemned […]
Marcos Palace: Liza’s book luncheon was work-related, not a private gathering0 (0)
Malacañang on Tuesday defended First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos’ activities during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino in several parts of the country as part of her “responsibility and obligation” as the wife of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace press officer Claire Castro was asked to comment on […]
Quake exposes 14 new sinkholes as Cebu total climbs past 2000 (0)
MANILA – When the magnitude 6.9 earthquake devastated Northern Cebu on Sept. 30, an invisible geological hazard violently surfaced: sinkholes that began to appear in Bogo City, San Remigio, and nearby towns, leaving residents alarmed and geologists on high alert. Immediately, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) rushed to the […]
DA reports over P142M agricultural damage from Uwan0 (0)
This photo shows a general view of flooded houses and rice fields in Ilagan City, Isabela province on November 10, 2025, after a river overflowed following heavy rains brought about by Super Typhoon Fung-wong. A weakening Typhoon Fung-wong departed the Philippines over the South China Sea on the morning of November 10, after its driving […]
President Marcos introduces ‘Oplan Kontra Baha’ to significantly ease Metro Manila flooding by 60%0 (0)
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is bullish that the Oplan Kontra Baha multi-sectoral program would alleviate floods in Metro Manila and adjacent areas by as much as 60 percent. The President led the launching of Oplan Kontra Baha: Greater Metro Manila Waterways Clearing and Cleaning Operations at Balihatar Creek in Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City. Read […]