Rep. Zaldy Co (Ako Bicol party-list) as seen in an undated photo (PIA) MANILA, Philippines — Former Ako-Bicol party-list representative and now fugitive Zaldy Co allegedly received P802 million from the accounts of contractor Sunwest Inc. from 2019 to 2025, a representative of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) revealed during …
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Ombudsman told to submit VP Sara’s SALNs
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla (Courtesy: PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) THE House Committee on Justice has directed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to appear before the panel and submit official records of Vice President Sara Duterte’s Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) in connection with the ongoing impeachment proceedings. …
Read More »Another Filipina killed in missile strike on Israel
A ball of fire rises from the site of an Israeli strike that targeted a building adjacent to the highway that leads to Beirut’s international airport on March 31, 2026 (AFP / Fadel Itani) MANILA, Philippines — Another Filipina was killed in a missile attack in Israel on April 5 …
Read More »Inflation surges to 20-month-high 4.1% in March as Middle East war fuels oil price spike
A rider fills up his tank ahead of a predicted “big-time” fuel price hike. Domestic oil firms are expected to implement double-digit increases starting Tuesday, potentially pushing diesel prices to a near-historic ₱166 per liter. (Photo by Mark Balmores I MB) Headline inflation, or annual price increases, soared to a …
Read More »U.S., Israel launch strikes across Iran, including energy hub Kharg Island
Synagogue in Tehran destroyed, reports of damage on Kharg Island unclear Trump threatens ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ ahead of Iran deadline U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post this morning that ‘a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.’ Trump has …
Read More »Gunman near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul killed, Turkish governor says
Other 2 assailants captured, officials say Two men are shown holding weapons, after gunfire was heard near the building housing the Israeli Consulate, in Istanbul on Tuesday. (Murad Sezer/Reuters) Three assailants opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, sparking a gunfight that left …
Read More »Carney urges ‘all parties’ in Iran war not to target civilian infrastructure amid Trump threats
Prime minister stands by earlier support for U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran Prime Minister Mark Carney said he expected ‘all parties in this conflict’ to respect international law. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) Prime Minister Mark Carney urged “all parties” in the United States and Israel’s war with Iran to respect …
Read More »Why Montreal isn’t hosting the World Cup — and FIFA’s rigid rules for Toronto, Vancouver
‘It’s the worst agreement I’ve ever seen,’ city councillor told Radio-Canada’s Enquête investigative team The Olympic Stadium, seen here during an MLS soccer game on Nov. 22, 2016, could have been the host of some 2026 FIFA World Cup games. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press) The 13 FIFA World Cup matches that …
Read More »Hormuz deal ensures fuel supply, not price cuts—Palace
Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Malacañang has clarified that the government’s efforts to secure safe passage for Philippine vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are aimed at ensuring …
Read More »DBCC giving Marcos policy advice today: P230B ‘Bayanihan 3’ pushed
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Courtesy: Bongbong Marcos FB) The government’s economic team is set to present policy recommendations to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. today (Tuesday) as global oil prices continue to climb, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East that are disrupting supply routes and pushing domestic fuel costs …
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