Thursday, October 29, 2026  ·  Manila
 Breaking News, Special Reports and In-Depth Stories in the Philippines
TSR
Home›Transparency

Transparency

‘Baka kayo ay magamit’: Claire Castro urges INC to be wary of destabilization agenda behind EDSA rallyLatest in Transparency
Nation

‘Baka kayo ay magamit’: Claire Castro urges INC to be wary of destabilization agenda behind EDSA rally

Press Undersecretary Claire Castro warned the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) on Tuesday, June 30, to be vigilant against those who may be using their rally along EDSA to destabilize the government, even as it stressed that the administration fully respects the religious group’s right to peaceful…

Liam Demafelix·

More Transparency

‘Parehas po ang ating pinaglalaban’: Ombudsman responds to INC rally over Marcoleta case
Nation

‘Parehas po ang ating pinaglalaban’: Ombudsman responds to INC rally over Marcoleta case

The Office of the Ombudsman said it shares the same advocacy as the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members rallying along EDSA in support of Senator Rodante Marcoleta, calling the situation a matter of miscommunication rather than conflict. “Kung accountability po at transparency ang kanilang…

Lacson flags post-it memos influencing DPWH projects under Bonoan’s watch
Nation

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…

Passing 2026 DPWH budget without 25% reduction tantamount to approving kickbacks, Leandro Leviste warns
Nation

Passing 2026 DPWH budget without 25% reduction tantamount to approving kickbacks, Leandro Leviste warns

Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste warned that approving the 2026 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) without lowering project costs by 25 percent would be tantamount to endorsing the entrenched system of kickbacks that has long plagued the agency. “Kung papayagan…

In turmoil: The Senate faces its most ‘unstable’ period in years
Commentary

In turmoil: The Senate faces its most ‘unstable’ period in years

The 20th Congress has turned into one of the most turbulent in years, with the Senate shaken by corruption allegations, sudden leadership changes, and widening political divides that former Senate President Franklin Drilon describes as “the most unstable” he has witnessed in decades. Barely a…

The uncomfortable truth: Filipinos see corruption as acceptable, to some extent
Features

The uncomfortable truth: Filipinos see corruption as acceptable, to some extent

Corruption in the Philippines has persisted for decades not only because it is committed in secrecy or tolerated by institutions, but also because many Filipinos see it as acceptable—especially when they directly benefit from it. In an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday program on…

Ping Lacson’s speech triggers more fact-finding missions on anomalous flood projects
Nation

Ping Lacson’s speech triggers more fact-finding missions on anomalous flood projects

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s exposé on anomalous flood control projects has set off renewed fact-finding missions from journalists and the public alike. Speaking on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday on August 23, Lacson noted that ghost and substandard projects flagged in his investigation were…

‘Wala na ba tayong investigative journalist?’: Marcos challenges media on ties between contractors, lawmakers
Nation

‘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…

On final term, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte elected as PH league of cities national chairperson
Nation

On final term, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte elected as PH league of cities national chairperson

Now on her third and final term as Quezon City’s local chief executive, Mayor Joy Belmonte has been elected national chairperson of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) for 2025–2028. Her election took place on the second day of the LCP General Assembly, according to a statement released…

Free newsletter

The Morning SitRep

The day’s most important stories in the Philippines and the world, in one five-minute read. Delivered at 6 AM, Monday to Saturday.

Breaking alerts Special reports first No spam
Check your inbox — we’ve sent a link to confirm your subscription.Something went wrong. Please try again in a moment. By subscribing you agree to TSR’s privacy policy.