NAVAL COOPERATION. Rear Adm. Joe Anthony Orbe (middle, seated), commander of the Philippine Navy’s Philippine Fleet, and his Japanese counterpart, Vice Admiral Katsushi Omachi (third from right), commander of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Japan Self-Defense Fleet, pose for a photo with PF and JSDF officials, on Thursday (Nov. 20, 2025) in …
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Aside from Zaldy Co, 3 co-accused in P289.5-M ‘anomalous’ flood control project no longer in PH
Three co-accused of resigned congressman Zaldy Co have left the Philippines even before the filing by the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) of the criminal cases last Nov. 18 and the issuance of the arrest warrants and hold departure orders by the Sandiganbayan last Nov. 21. In a statement, the …
Read More »PAOCC: Interpol red notice requested for Harry Roque
Former presidential spokesperson and congressman Harry Roque Jr. answers questions at the House of Representatives Quad Committee hearing on Aug .23, 2024 (HREP) MANILA, Philippines — The government has requested a red notice from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) for former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. Winston Casio, spokesperson for …
Read More »PNP steps coordination with foreign cops to locate Cassandra Ong
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up its coordination with foreign counterparts to locate Cassandra Ong, a key figure linked to the controversial Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub Lucky South 99. Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said they will also be closely working …
Read More »BI deports 23 Chinese linked to illegal POGO ops, cyber fraud
DEPORTED. Twenty-three Chinese nationals involved in the activities of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) and cyber fraud are deported by the Bureau of Immigration on Friday (Nov. 21, 2025). Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said the removal of the 23 deportees reaffirms the Marcos administration’s resolve to cleanse the country …
Read More »NBI arrests DPWH engineer in flood control scandal
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed the arrest of a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer, identified as Dennis Abagon of DPWH-MIMAROPA, in connection with alleged anomalies in flood control projects. NBI Officer-in-Charge Director Angelito Magno said the engineer was no longer found at his Cavite …
Read More »Coast Guard shadows Chinese ships near Bajo de Masinloc
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel with bow number 3305 is seen patrolling near Bajo de Masinloc in Zambales on November 23, 2025. (Courtesy: Philippine Coast Guard) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has stepped up its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) after the BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) shadowed two …
Read More »Suspects in flood control anomalies evade QC cops
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) headquarters (Courtesy: QCPD-NCRPO Official Website) The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has launched an immediate manhunt for four accused in the anomalous flood control projects, following the Sandiganbayan’s issuance of multiple arrest warrants. In a statement, the QCPD said the subjects of the manhunt …
Read More »BTA urged to pass new BARMM districting law
The BARMM administration building in Cotabato City (PNA / Photo courtesy of Bangsamoro Information Office-BARMM) MANILA, Philippines — A poll watchdog is urging the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) to immediately pass a new districting law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to prevent another delay in the holding …
Read More »‘A big lie’: Philippine Reclamation Authority blasted for claiming reclamation helps ease flooding
(MB FILE PHOTO) Progressive fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) slammed the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) after the agency claimed that reclamation projects could serve as flood control measures. Recently, the PRA claimed that reclamation projects can help ease flooding in the country. In a statement …
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