Liam Demafelix
Reporting from the TSR newsroom.
Marcos: No evidence linking cousin Martin Romualdez to flood control anomalies—for now
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday, November 13, he does not believe former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, his cousin, is among those who will soon face arrest in connection with the alleged anomalies involving billions—if not trillions—of pesos in flood control projects. Speaking at…
No Zoom testimony for Zaldy Co: Lacson
Senate President and Blue Ribbon Committee chairman Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Thursday, November 13, that there will be no testimony via Zoom for former Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co in the committee’s inquiry into alleged corruption behind anomalous flood control projects. Lacson, who recently…
Supreme Court upholds House fake-news probe, says vloggers’ right to free speech not infringed
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the congressional inquiry into the spread of fake news did not violate the free speech rights of vloggers who were invited as resource persons. In a decision penned by Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, the Court En Banc dismissed the petition filed by…
Isko Moreno lauds career execs: ‘Politicians come and go, CESOs keep the government running’
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Wednesday, November 12, lauded the country’s career executives as the “backbone of bureaucracy,” saying their professionalism sustains government performance beyond politics. Speaking before more than a thousand members of the Career Executive…
Isko Moreno orders price freeze in Manila amid Super Typhoon Uwan
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has ordered a price freeze on basic commodities in all public markets under the supervision of the city government, as part of precautionary measures ahead of Super Typhoon Uwan. In an emergency Facebook Live broadcast on Sunday afternoon…
ICC issues arrest warrant vs Sen. Bato Dela Rosa: Ombudsman Remulla
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa in connection with its ongoing probe into the Duterte administration’s war on drugs. This was confirmed by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla during the DZRH News program “Executive…
Isko Moreno suspends classes Nov. 17-18 for Iglesia ni Cristo peaceful rally in Luneta
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has ordered the suspension of face-to-face classes in all public and private schools in the capital on November 17 (Monday) and November 18 (Tuesday) to give way to the peaceful rally of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) at the Quirino Grandstand in…
DA chief welcomes agriculture growth in third quarter of 2025, palay output surge
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Thursday, November 6, that efforts of the Department of Agriculture (DA), as directed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., are helping drive growth in the agriculture and fisheries sector, whose production value in the third quarter rose 2.8…
Manila donates ₱1 million to Cebu; Isko Moreno rallies Manileños to aid typhoon-hit province
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Wednesday, November 5, extended the city government’s solidarity with the people of Cebu and other areas hit by Typhoon Tino, announcing a ₱1 million donation to the provincial government and urging residents to contribute to relief efforts. In…
‘Remember, remember the 5th of November’: Can PH cyber defenses withstand a large-scale DDoS attack?
November 5 has long stood as a global symbol of rebellion and digital resistance, from Guy Fawkes’ failed plot to blow up England’s Parliament in 1605, to the modern-day hacktivist group Anonymous that adopted his mask as an emblem of protest. In the Philippines, the date also carries national…
Isko Moreno signs ₱25 billion budget for 2026, vows focus on health, housing, education, and jobs in Manila
Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday, November 3, signed Ordinance No. 9145, approving the ₱25-billion 2026 Annual Budget of the City of Manila, with a clear focus on meeting the Minimum Basic Needs (MBN) of residents: healthcare, housing, education, and job creation. “For 2026, again…
Isko Moreno to PLM graduates: ‘Hindi ko na kayo iiwan’
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Wednesday, October 29, vowed long-term support for the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) and its students, assuring graduates that his administration will continue investing in education and public service programs for the long term.…
Isko Moreno unveils plan for new PLM College of Allied Health Sciences building
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Wednesday, October 29, unveiled plans to establish a new Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) College of Allied Health Sciences building, expanding the university’s capacity to train doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. Speaking…
Bam Aquino backs Isko Moreno’s four-point strategy for Manila: Education, housing, healthcare, jobs
Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV on Wednesday expressed support for Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso’s four-point development strategy centered on education, healthcare, housing, and jobs. Speaking during the 57th commencement exercises of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila…
Lacson flags post-it memos influencing DPWH projects under Bonoan’s watch
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has questioned why former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan received handwritten “Post-It” memos from civilians or non-DPWH personnel endorsing projects during his term as secretary. In a radio interview…