Rep. Elizaldy Co speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony of the ALECO Cullat Substation in February 2025 (Rep. Elizaldy Co via Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — Fugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co is no longer in the custody of Czech authorities, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said. Speaking in Prague on Tuesday, April 28 (Manila …
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Solons dismiss charges filed by VP Sara’s husband
Lawyer Manases Carpio (right), the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, and his legal counsel Peter Paul Danao present a copy of the complaint-affidavit they filed at the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office on April 27, 2026 against public officials and government organizations probing their bank transactions. (Photo by Manny Palmero …
Read More »BIR files tax evasion case vs. Harry Roque, wife, and associate
Harry Roque (File photo) MANILA – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Monday filed a criminal complaint before the Department of Justice against Herminio “Harry” Roque Jr., Mylah Reyes Roque, and Percival Sazon Ortega for tax violations involving Biancham Holdings and Trading, Inc. In a statement, the BIR said the investigation …
Read More »Air quality in metropolis ‘not good’ due to continuous smoke from Navotas landfill—DENR
(Jel Santos/MB Photo) The current air quality in Metro Manila is “not good” due to the continuous smoke coming from the Navotas Sanitary Landfill, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said on Monday, April 27. Drone footage from the Obando Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and …
Read More »Double-digit rollback for diesel, kerosene set this week
In this Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 file photo, heavy volume of motorists traverse the slow traffic flow on the southbound lane of EDSA in Quezon City on Monday as work resumes after the long holiday break (The STAR / Miguel de Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — Diesel and kerosene prices will …
Read More »‘VP Sara bank transactions may far exceed P6.7 billion’
Vice President Sara Duterte conducts a press conference in Mandaluyong on February 18, 2026 (STAR / Miguel de Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — The billions of pesos in bank transactions flagged by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) may represent only a fraction of the actual money that moved through the bank …
Read More »CHR probes Negros clash, raises concerns over 19 deaths
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Sunday expressed grave concern over an armed encounter in Negros Occidental on April 19 that left 19 people dead, including student leader Alyssa Alano and community journalist RJ Nichole Ledesma. The CHR in the Negros Island Region said it has initiated an independent …
Read More »Risa Hontiveros ‘seriously considering’ presidential bid in 2028 polls
Senator Risa Hontiveros says she is “preparing” and “seriously considering” running for the presidency in the 2028 elections as former vice president and current Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo has already announced her decision not to seek the country’s highest post. “Naghahanda ako at dahil sinabi ko na dati, paulit …
Read More »DA pushes for measures protecting local food producers
File photo MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing the right button to implement the necessary measures and protect local food producers and consumers from the economic impacts of the current Middle East conflict, including the surging cost of fuel. Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Arnel De Mesa said the …
Read More »Mans Carpio filing raps vs. BSP, AMLC, House panel Monday
Lawyer Manases Reyes Carpio (left) and Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte. Lawyer Manases Reyes Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, is filing a criminal complaint on Monday before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office against Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr., Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director …
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