President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an investigation of the 343 flood control projects in Cebu, which was severely submerged in floods during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace press officer Claire Castro said Marcos will also visit Cebu to inspect the damage and check on the plight of typhoon […]
Cebu flooding prompts Marcos to call for probe on flood control efforts
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 […]
Now a Red Ribbon!’ Padilla refutes controversies, expresses support for Ping Lacson’s comeback as Blue Ribbon chair0 (0)
Senator Robin Padilla has thrown his support for the return of Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, saying the powerful panel—long tasked with investigating corruption—had become a “Red Ribbon” because of politics and intrigue. Padilla called for calm and unity in the upper chamber as senators continue […]