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Lacson trashes ‘minority report,’ says only Blue Ribbon Committee can issue flood probe findings
Senate President Pro Tempore and Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman Panfilo “Ping” Lacson rejected the so-called “minority report” on the flood control controversy, saying it disrespects both the committee and the entire Senate. “How will I respect a document that symbolizes disrespect towards…
Isko Moreno announces ₱476.49M allowance payouts for seniors, solo parents, PWDs from Jan. 28–30: ‘Nabawasan na po si Judith’
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has announced that the city government will release ₱476.488 million in allowances for senior citizens, solo parents, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) from January 28 to 30, 2026. Domagoso made the announcement during a Facebook livestream on…
‘Leadership by example’ key to disciplining police ranks, says Ping Lacson
Leadership by example remains the most effective way to enforce discipline in the Philippine National Police, former PNP chief and Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Wednesday. Lacson said a police chief who personally avoids extortion and criminal conduct gains the moral…
Lacson says Senate to probe reports Romualdez bought Makati property allegedly using Discaya as front
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Wednesday, January 14, that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will seek to clarify what he described as “persistent reports” alleging that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez purchased a house and lot in a plush Makati subdivision using…
Lacson says ex-DPWH chief ‘deliberately’ fed Malacañang inaccurate flood control project data
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday, January 14 said he received information indicating that former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan deliberately submitted inaccurate data on flood control projects to Malacañang, which later…
‘Trabaho po namin ito’: Sharon Garin cites DOE mandate in cancellation of power contracts linked to Leviste’s energy firm
“Hindi po kailangan utusan kami kasi trabaho po namin ’to.” This was the remark of Energy Secretary Sharon Garin as she categorically denied that any directive from Malacañang or the leadership of the House of Representatives prompted the cancellation of power supply contracts linked to Solar…
Isko Moreno announces arrest of Manila’s Top 1 Most Wanted murder suspect
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced on Tuesday afternoon, January 13, that the Manila Police District (MPD) has arrested the city’s Top 1 Most Wanted Person, a murder suspect linked to the killing of a criminology student in Tondo in October 2023. Domagoso said the…
Manila becomes first city to launch preschool milk program using local dairy
The City Government of Manila has become the first local government unit in the country to roll out a supplemental milk-feeding program for preschoolers using locally produced milk, a move the National Dairy Authority (NDA) said sets a national benchmark in linking child nutrition with supporting…
Isko Moreno announces ₱6.66M medical aid for three Manila patients needing life-saving treatment
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has approved ₱6,658,845.60 in medical assistance for three patients requiring life-saving procedures, following a dialogue with families seeking help for costly treatments, including dialysis support and transplants. During the exchange, the Mayor…
Imee Marcos linked to ₱2.5 billion allocables under ‘Cabral files,’ says Ping Lacson
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, January 11, invoked the adage that “people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones” as he flagged ₱2.5 billion in allocables linked to Imee Marcos in the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP), while questioning her criticism…
Lacson warns recanting ex-DPWH officials may face perjury charges
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, January 11, warned that former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials who withdraw their sworn statements on anomalous flood control projects could face perjury charges, while stressing that any recantation would not…
How DepEd’s expanded ₱25.7-billion feeding program will work in 2026
The Department of Education (DepEd) will roll out a significantly expanded School-Based Feeding Program in 2026, backed by a ₱25.7-billion allocation aimed at tackling malnutrition, improving attendance, and supporting vulnerable learners nationwide. In an interview on DZRH News program Special on…
‘Definitely, panalo ang ating mga kababayan’: says DBM chief Toledo on 2026 budget
“Definitely panalo ang ating mga kababayan.” This was an unequivocal assurance given by Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo in an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday on January 10. Toledo said the proposed 2026 national budget is intended to ensure that government spending directly…
Marcos admin to address ‘minimum basic needs’ in 2026 budget — DBM
The 2026 national budget is structured to address the country’s “minimum basic needs,” with priority spending focused on education, health, agriculture, social services, and job creation, Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo said on Saturday, January 10. In an interview on DZRH News program…
After public rebuke, DOTr chief orders LTO to suspend driver’s license confiscation, amend settlement period
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez ordered the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to immediately suspend the confiscation of driver’s licenses following public backlash over traffic apprehension procedures. The directive came after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructed the Department of…