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Manila businesses show strong confidence despite national economic challenges
The City of Manila continues to see solid business activity heading into 2026, with new registrations well ahead of closures—a sign of strong confidence in the capital even as national growth forecasts are being cut back. Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said Wednesday, November 26, that…
After Australia, Malaysia now moving to block children under 16 from social media
Malaysia is moving to follow Australia’s lead with a plan to block children under 16 from opening social media accounts next year, the country’s strongest step yet to curb online risks faced by young users. The Malaysian government said it is reviewing age-restriction systems used in Australia and…
Marcos says Zaldy Co’s claims ‘mean nothing’ unless he comes home to face the law
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, November 24, rejected former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co’s allegations linking him to ₱1-billion in supposed cash deliveries through a Forbes Park drop-off house, saying the claims amounted to nothing more than online fabrications. “Well, look at the…
Ping Lacson sees ‘orchestrated’ moves behind civil-military junta, says Zaldy Co’s revelations appear part of the sequence
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday, November 24, said recent chatter pushing for a “civil-military junta” appears to be part of an “orchestrated” series of events, noting that the timing of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co’s explosive allegations fits into the sequence.…
Zaldy Co claims he delivered ₱1 billion to Marcos drop-off house in Forbes Park as part of alleged ₱56-billion cash transfers
Former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co alleged that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructed Undersecretary Jojo Cadiz to act as the lone courier for cash deliveries, directing him to bring money to 30 Tamarind Street, South Forbes Park, which he described as a drop-off site for funds intended for the…
Kiko Pangilinan bats for creation of Justice Reform Commission as public fury over corruption grows
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Sunday, November 23, pressed for the immediate passage of Senate Bill 1547 creating a Justice Reform Commission, saying mounting public anger over the government’s failure to jail high-level offenders shows the urgency of overhauling the country’s broken…
Eight of 16 flood control scam suspects now in custody as Marcos calls on fugitives to surrender
Eight of the 16 individuals accused in the alleged flood-control scam are now in government custody, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for law enforcement to swiftly enforce the Sandiganbayan arrest warrants. The updated figure comes as The Situation Report obtained a…
Lacson bares he was urged to join a ‘civil-military junta’—and refused, calling it ‘unconstitutional’
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson revealed Sunday, November 23, that retired military officers had approached him about joining a supposed “civil-military junta,” an idea he said he rejected outright. In an interview on radio dzBB, Lacson recounted that some individuals had been…
Leni Robredo: ‘Ang problema sa droga sa Naga, lumala ‘yan noong Tokhang’
Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo on Saturday, November 22, said the country’s anti-drug campaign under the Duterte administration failed to curb illegal drugs, arguing that the problem in Naga worsened despite years of aggressive enforcement operations. Robredo said the surge in drug cases from 2016…
Senators welcome Alice Guo conviction, calling it a major win against POGO-linked crimes
Senators welcomed the conviction of former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo for qualified human trafficking, calling the ruling a decisive step in dismantling criminal operations linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). On Thursday, November 20, Guo was sentenced to life imprisonment…
Ramon Ang says he is not entering politics amid political turbulence
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) chairman and chief executive officer Ramon S. Ang on Thursday, November 20, firmly dismissed speculation that he is being positioned for a political role, saying he has no intention of entering government despite reported chatter within business circles. “Let me put…
Isko Moreno releases ₱22.3 million worth of allowances for Manila prosecutors and judges
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Thursday, November 20, announced the release of more than ₱22.3 million worth of allowances for prosecutors and judges assigned to the capital, continuing a week of payouts that earlier saw ₱317 million in year-end benefits released for City…
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin denies role in alleged P52-billion budget insertions
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Wednesday, November 19, rejected claims linking him to alleged insertions in the proposed 2025 national budget, denying that he ever promised to “take care” of P52 billion worth of adjustments. His rebuttal followed Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo…
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin denies ‘voluntary resignation,’ says he was told he ‘had to go’ from Marcos Cabinet
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Wednesday, November 19, firmly denied claims that he voluntarily stepped down from his post, telling ABS-CBN News anchor Karen Davila that he “did not resign” and was instead informed he “had to go.” In a post on social networking site X (formerly…
PLM president says leadership change now ‘will not do our country any good’
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) President Atty. Domingo “Sonny” Reyes Jr. urged the public to resist fueling instability amid rising political tensions, saying a change in national leadership at this time “will not do our country any good.” His remark comes amid calls from Vice President…