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Mark Villar: “None of my relatives acquired any contracts” MARK VILLAR – The senator has firmly denied allegations that his family benefited from government contracts during his term as secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) from 2016 to 2021 under the Duterte administration. The issue arose after Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin … Read more
Thomas Markle Safe in Cebu After 6.9 Quake, Denies Daughter’s Claim THOMAS MARKLE SR. – The 81-year-old father of Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and father-in-law of Prince Harry denied reports that he was trapped in his apartment during the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Northern Cebu on September 30, 2025. Thomas, who has been living … Read more
LandBank Employee Defends Bank in Open Letter to Kiko Pangilinan OPEN LETTER – An exchange between Senator Kiko Pangilinan and a LandBank employee has drawn attention to the role of banks in government corruption scandals. The question now is whether banks should be blamed, or if the real problem lies in the broken system that … Read more
Netizens React to Arron Villaflor’s “Pray for Cebu” Post ARRON VILLAFLOR – The actor and public servant received mixed reactions online after asking for prayers for Cebu City, which was struck by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake on the night of September 30. Instead of receiving sympathy, Villaflor was teased by some netizens after sharing a … Read more
Time Magazine Honors Vico Sotto VICO SOTTO – The Pasig City mayor has received international recognition after being named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential rising stars in the world. Included in the Leader category, Vico was praised for his honesty, openness, and courage in standing up against corruption. Nobel Peace … Read more
Photo of Ping Lacson With the Discaya Couple Trends Online KIKO BARZAGA – The Cavite representative has called for an investigation into a photo that allegedly shows Senator Ping Lacson meeting privately with the controversial Discaya family, who are currently facing corruption allegations. The photo has raised questions about Lacson’s possible ties to Sarah and … Read more
Rian Bacalla Speaks Out on Corruption After Cebu Quake RIAN BACALLA – The former Pinoy Big Brother housemate has spoken out following the powerful earthquake that struck Cebu, linking the disaster to the long-standing problem of corruption in government infrastructure projects. In a social media post, Bacalla remarked, “This earthquake will reveal the substandard infrastructures … Read more
Cebu Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 26 6.9 MAGNITUDE CEBU EARTHQUAKE – The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Cebu has risen to 26, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Authorities clarified that these reported fatalities are still subject to further validation. Alongside the deaths, 147 individuals were … Read more
Fishball Warrior Finally Freed After Arrest ALVIN KARINGAL – The “fishball warrior” has been released after spending a week in detention following his arrest during a large anti-corruption protest in Manila on September 21. His lawyer, Atty. Maria Sol Taule, confirmed his release through a Facebook post on Tuesday, September 30, sharing a photo of … Read more
Ridon Reacts to Eddie Villanueva’s Viral Sermon TERRY RIDON – The Bicol Saro Party-list Representative responded to CIBAC Party-list Representative Eddie Villanueva’s remarks made during a recent church preaching, where Villanueva appeared to take a swipe at him. On Saturday, September 27, Ridon shared a video clip of Villanueva’s sermon on his Facebook page. In … Read more