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‘Negligent, incompetent’: Why President Marcos should fire Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, according to Rep. Egay Erice
Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar “Egay” Erice on Saturday, October 18, called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to fire Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, saying her department failed to prevent what he described as “unprecedented diversions and insertions” amounting to ₱1.45 trillion over…
Lacson hopeful independent probe can bring justice to nation ‘drowning’ in corruption
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday, September 15, expressed hope that the newly formed Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will bring justice to a nation he described as “drowning in corruption.” Lacson welcomed the appointment of former Supreme Court Justice…
President Marcos revives LGU approval rule to curb corruption in public works
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, September 15, ordered all government agencies to restore the rule requiring local government units (LGUs) to formally accept national projects before these can be considered complete. Marcos said the acceptance process, which was removed under…
Marcos says he would rally against ‘crocs’ too if he weren’t President
Instead of silencing public anger, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leaned into it, saying that if he were not the country’s Chief Executive, he might well be on the streets himself, railing against those accused of siphoning billions from flood control projects. Marcos made the remark on Monday…
EXCLUSIVE: Billions of flood control funds concentrated in ruling parties, says IBON Foundation
Flood control projects listed on the government’s Sumbong sa Pangulo website reveal a concentration of billions of pesos in districts controlled by members of the ruling Lakas party and its allies. This was revealed by IBON Foundation Executive Director Sonny Africa in an interview on DZRH News’…
‘Tama po ‘yun’: Ex-DA chief backs Marcos’ order to suspend rice imports during harvest season
Former Agriculture Secretary Leonardo “Leony” Montemayor welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s order to suspend rice importation for 60 days starting September 1, saying the move will help shield Filipino farmers from plunging palay prices during harvest season. “Tama po ‘yun, ang…
Time is running out, Mr. President
It is beyond the reach of my knowledge or comprehension as to why President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has been reluctant in identifying the owners of construction firms that have cornered ₱100 billion worth of flood control projects in the country since 2022. A report from the Department of…
Keeping the 2026 budget on track: What President Marcos must do next
Former Finance Secretary Gary Teves on Thursday, August 14, urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to convene the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (Ledac) before congressional committee hearings on the proposed 2026 national budget begin, and to meet at least monthly thereafter. In…
‘Wala na ba tayong investigative journalist?’: Marcos challenges media on ties between contractors, lawmakers
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, August 11, appeared to challenge members of the press to investigate alleged connections between certain contractors and sitting lawmakers, in response to a question from GMA News. When asked whether the 15 contractors identified in government…
President Marcos publicizes list of flood control projects
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, August 11, announced that the government has made public a comprehensive list of flood control projects from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) through the website: sumbongsapangulo.ph In a press conference, Marcos said the DPWH list has…
Malaysia bans imported food at government events — can the Philippines do the same?
Malaysia’s bold move to ban imported food at all official government events has sparked interest across Southeast Asia—especially in the Philippines, where food security and agricultural self-sufficiency remain critical priorities under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration.
Marcos aminado: Dismayado ang publiko sa kanyang administrasyon
Inamin ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na dismayado ang publiko sa kanyang administrasyon, lalo na sa mga pangunahing serbisyo ng pamahalaan. Inilahad ito ng Pangulo matapos ang pagkatalo ng kanyang mga senatorial candidate sa 2025 midterm elections. “Malinaw sa akin ang mensahe ng naging…
PBBM sinagot kung nasaan ang pangakong P20/kilo na bigas
Sinagot ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang matagal nang tanong ng publiko hinggil sa kanyang kampanya noong 2022 na magdala ng ₱20 kada kilong bigas sa merkado, at iginiit na ito ay nasimulan na sa ilang bahagi ng bansa. “Sa mga nagtatanong kung nasaan na ang bente pesos na bigas, ito ang…
‘Mahiya naman kayo’: PBBM kakasuhan mga may sala sa palpak na flood control projects
“Mahiya naman kayo.” Binanatan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang mga opisyal at kontratistang sangkot sa mga palpak at diumano’y “ghost” flood control projects, kasunod ng matinding pinsala ng mga habagat at bagyong Crising, Dante, at Emong. “Kitang-kita po na maraming proyekto para sa…
Congressional insertions sa 2026 national budget sinopla ni Pangulong Marcos
Hindi pipirmahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang panukalang 2026 national budget kung hindi ito tugma sa National Expenditure Program (NEP) ng ehekutibo. Ibig sabihin nito, hindi lulusot ang kahit anong congressional insertions o anumang klase ng pork barrel kung tutuparin ng Pangulo ang…