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Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III (House of Representatives of the Philippines)  MANILA, Philippines — Results of the investigation of the House of Representatives’ infrastructure committee, even if limited and partial, should be turned over to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICC) created by President Marcos to investigate anomalous flood control …

Nueva Ecija 1st district Rep. Mikaela Angela “Mika” Suansing (PPAB) The Budget Amendments Review Sub-committe (BARSc) of the House Committee on Appropriations meticulously realigned during a marathon hearing Monday, Sept. 22 the P255.528 billion from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that was initially earmarked for flood control …

Filipinos hold peaceful protests at the “Trillion Peso March” to resist corruption and bad governance on September 21, 2025 at the People Power Monument in EDSA, Quezon City. (Photo by Edd Castro) The “Trillion Peso March” at the Edsa People Power Monument on September 21, 2025 ended up as not …

Frustrated Filipinos rage against corruption in government at Luneta Park in Manila on September 21, 2025. (Photo by Revoli Cortez) Filipinos from all walks of life aired their collective frustrations Sunday against a government run by ‘kleptocrats’ or politicians and their cohorts, who go into public service only to enrich …

A resident installing window shutters in Itbayat, Batanes, in preparation for the effects of Super Typhoon Nando. (Photo courtesy of MDRRMO Itbayat) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday ordered the entire government machinery to brace for Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa), directing national agencies to assist local governments …

(PHOTO: PRC) The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Sunday, Sept. 21, reported that it catered to 99 individuals during the anti-corruption rallies in the metropolis. As of 5 p.m., the PRC Command Post said 75 individuals underwent vital signs monitoring, while 19 were treated for minor cases such as dizziness, …

MANILA – Malacañang suspended government work and classes in all levels in Metro Manila and 29 other areas on Monday as Super Typhoon Nando (International name: Ragasa) threatens most of Luzon. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Memorandum Circular No. 97 on Sunday, declaring the suspension order upon the recommendation of the …

A photo composite of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and Sen. Joel Villanueva (Senate PRIB)  MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Blue Ribbon committee will not hesitate to recommend criminal charges against Senators Joel Villanueva and Jinggoy Estrada if evidence presented by sacked Bulacan district engineer Brice Hernandez proves that the two benefited …

Beep card buyers Students and Persons With Disabilities who wanted to avail of the 50 percent discount on Stored Value Card, otherwise known as Beep Card, had to endure more than 10 hours of waiting time before they were able to get their respective card pass for the Light Rail …

Rep. Zaldy Co (Ako Bicol party-list) presides over a House Committee on Appropriations hearing on the budget of the Office of the President in September 2023.  MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos living in the United States have been urged to help find Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co and report his …