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Ombudsman prepares ‘grandest case of all’ vs. Romualdez: conspiracy to defraud the treasury
The Office of the Ombudsman is preparing what it describes as the “grandest case of all” against former Speaker Martin Romualdez—an unprecedented conspiracy to defraud the treasury through the national budget, which Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said would be the first case of its kind…
Up to ten senators under Ombudsman investigation, with more plunder, other charges coming: Remulla
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla on Tuesday confirmed that approximately nine to ten senators are currently under investigation by his office, with at least three to four more set to face charges beyond those already publicly announced against Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Senator Joel…
Jinggoy Estrada to be slapped with plunder charges by Thursday, says Ombudsman
Senator Jinggoy Estrada is set to be slapped with plunder and other related charges in connection with the flood control scandal, with Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla announcing that he will sign the information against the senator and file it with the Sandiganbayan as early as Thursday…
Wage increases, inflation among Francis Tolentino’s priorities as Labor chief
Wage increases and inflation relief are among the immediate priorities of newly sworn-in Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino, who pointed to his Senate record as evidence of his commitment to the issue as he settled into his new role on Tuesday, May 26. Tolentino, speaking on DZRH’s “Damdaming…
Charter change never on President Marcos’ agenda as Palace belies claims of Senator Imee Marcos
Charter change has never been on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s agenda, Malacañang said, contradicting Senator Imee Marcos’ allegations that the President is pushing for constitutional amendments to extend the terms of incumbent officials until 2031, lower the presidential age requirement to 35…
Labor chief Francis Tolentino vows action on deadly collapse in Angeles City, bares lifted work stoppage order
Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino vowed action on the deadly building collapse in Angeles City, Pampanga on his first day in office Tuesday, disclosing that the construction site had previously been issued a work stoppage order by the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Region 3 office—an…
Tolentino vows to scrutinize contractualization, enforce worker protections on Day 1 as Labor chief
Newly sworn-in Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino hit the ground running on his first day in office Tuesday, May 26, pledging to immediately scrutinize contractualization rules and enforce worker protections—a day after taking his oath before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Tolentino, in an…
Who is Francis Tolentino, President Marcos’ new Labor Secretary?
Incoming Labor Secretary Francis “Tol” Tolentino brings to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) a career spanning four decades of public service—from the mayoralty of Tagaytay City to the halls of the Philippine Senate. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named Tolentino to the post, according…
Gordon warns mishandling of impeachment trial of Sara Duterte could spark public uprising
Former Senator Richard “Dick” Gordon issued a pointed warning that the Senate’s handling of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will be closely watched—and that if the chamber is seen as protecting political allies rather than serving accountability, the public may rise up as it…
Gordon wants Ombudsman to reopen probe into Pharmally scandal amid impeachment trial of Sara Duterte
Former Senator Richard “Dick” Gordon on Saturday, May 23 renewed his call for the Ombudsman to reopen the Pharmally investigation, citing specific figures that underscore the scale of the alleged anomaly: a company with only ₱625,000 in capital received ₱11.7 billion in government contracts, and…
Dick Gordon says Alan Peter Cayetano among senators possibly liable for harboring Bato dela Rosa under Revised Penal Code
Former Senator Richard “Dick” Gordon on Saturday, May 23, raised the legal specter of criminal liability for senators who placed Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa under protective custody, saying they may be liable as accessories to a crime under the Revised Penal Code—and naming Senate President…
‘Sinunog ng Senado ang sarili nila’: Dick Gordon says Senate burned itself by hiding Bato, some senators have lost moral authority
Former Senator Richard “Dick” Gordon on Saturday said the Philippine Senate burned itself by placing Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa under protective custody and shielding him from the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant, saying while he is not ready to declare the entire Senate has…
‘Parang naging playground ang Senado’: Ping Lacson agrees with netizens comparing Senate to children’s playground
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday, May 23, validated the widely shared public perception that the Philippine Senate has degenerated from a deliberative body of statesmen into a spectacle—agreeing with “organic netizens” who have been comparing the chamber to a children’s playground, and…
‘Just BS!’: Ping Lacson denies minority push for Senate leadership change is linked to Con-Ass
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday, May 23, flatly dismissed allegations that the minority bloc’s push for a Senate leadership change is driven by a desire to advance a Constituent Assembly, calling the claim baseless and saying the subject has never come up in any of the minority’s…
Philippine government alarmed as HIV cases hit 4,633 in first quarter alone
The Philippine government is raising the alarm after the country recorded 4,633 new confirmed HIV cases in the first quarter of this year, with health officials warning that the epidemic is accelerating at a dangerous pace. Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) Executive Director Dr. Joselito…