Gerald Asuncion
Jinggoy Estrada Denies DPWH Engineer’s Corruption Claim JINGGOY ESTRADA – The senator strongly denied allegations made by DPWH Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez, who claimed during a House hearing that Estrada was involved in corruption related to flood control projects. Angered by the accusation, Estrada challenged Hernandez to a public lie detector test, saying it … Read more
DPWH Engineer Names Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva in Flood Control Scam BRICE HERNANDEZ – The DPWH Assistant District Engineer made a shocking statement during a House hearing, claiming that Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva were involved in corruption related to flood control projects. Hernandez, visibly concerned for his safety, asked lawmakers not to … Read more
Photo of Arjo Atayde With Sarah and Curlee Discaya Resurfaces ARJO ATAYDE – A photo of actor-turned-politician with contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya has resurfaced online, sparking controversy amid a Senate investigation into alleged corruption involving multi-billion-peso flood control projects. The photo quickly circulated on social media, raising questions about Atayde’s connection to the couple. … Read more
Cong. Garbin Issues Public Apology ALFREDO GARBIN JR. – The Ako Bicol party-list representative has issued a public apology after accidentally uttering a curse word during a live interview. The incident happened on Monday, September 8, 2025, during his appearance on One Balita Pilipinas, hosted by Cheryl Cosim. Cosim was interviewing Garbin about the health … Read more
Discaya Couple Names Lawmakers in Senate Hearing SARAH AND CURLEE DISCAYA – The contractors revealed the names of several lawmakers and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials allegedly involved in corruption related to flood control projects across the country. The disclosure was made during a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Monday. According … Read more
House Panel OKs ₱27.3-B Budget for Office of the President The House Appropriations Committee has approved the proposed ₱27.3-billion budget for the Office of the President (OP) for 2026. A total of 56 lawmakers voted in favor, while five voted against it. This approval is an important step in the budget process before it goes … Read more
Pet Groomer Wanted for Dog’s Death in Davao del Norte DAVAO DEL NORTE – Authorities are searching for a pet groomer accused of causing the death of a dog inside a pet salon in Panabo City. The heartbreaking incident went viral after June Jane Gentiles Chua took to social media to seek justice for their … Read more
Ramon Tulfo Claps Back at Critics of Heart Evangelista RAMON TULFO – The veteran journalist defended actress and fashion icon Heart Evangelista after questions were raised about her luxurious lifestyle. In a social media post, Tulfo urged critics to stop attacking Heart, emphasizing that she comes from a wealthy family and has been financially independent … Read more
Senators, Reps Tied to Flood Project Firms Several lawmakers in the Philippines are under scrutiny after an investigation revealed their connections to government contractors handling major infrastructure projects, including flood control programs. The findings came from the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) and were reviewed by GMA Integrated News Research. Among those named were … Read more
Conor McGregor Announces Ireland Presidential Bid CONOR MCGREGOR — The former UFC champion has announced his intention to run for President of Ireland, making headlines in both sports and political circles. In a social media post, McGregor expressed his disappointment with the current government, stating that it has failed to address the country’s major issues. … Read more