Statement of Comelec on Possibility of Conducting Snap Election in PH COMELEC – Commission on Elections chairperson George Garcia spoke on the snap election recently proposed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives had a change of leadership amid the flood control mess in the Philippines. The leaders of … Read more
Lino Cayetano: No Cayetano Should Run in 2028 LINO CAYETANO — The director expressed full support for his brother, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s call for a fresh start in Philippine politics. He even stated that no member of the Cayetano family should run for public office in 2028. In a rare moment of agreement, Lino … Read more
DOLE Orders Cebu BPO to Stop Operations Over Safety Violations DOLE — The Department of Labor and Employment has ordered a business process outsourcing (BPO) company in Cebu to suspend its operations after discovering that it had no disaster response and emergency plan in place. The cease and desist order, issued on Sunday, October 5, … Read more
6,967 Aftershocks Shake Cebu After 6.9-Magnitude Quake PHIVOLCS — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that a total of 6,967 aftershocks have been recorded since the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu, on September 30. In its latest update at 6 a.m. Monday, PHIVOLCS said that 29 of these aftershocks were … Read more
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano Floats Idea of “Snap Election” amid Supposed Decline of Public Trust ALAN PETER CAYETANO – The Senate Minority Leader expressed a thought of giving the Filipino people a fresh start through a snap election. Both the Senate President and the House Speaker stepped down from their positions amid the flood control … Read more
Couple in Flood Control Scandal Return to DOJ w/ More Proof FLOOD CONTROL – Contractors Pacifico “Curlee” and Sarah Discaya returned to the Department of Justice (DOJ) over the weekend to submit more evidence in the widening investigation into the alleged flood control fund anomalies. Curlee Discaya and Sarah visited the DOJ on Saturday afternoon … Read more
Duterte’s Former Spox Harry Roque Claims Marcos Jr. Allegedly Does Not Know How To Be President HARRY ROQUE – Duterte’s former Spokesman seemingly called for the immediate ouster of President Bongbong Marcos with his recent remarks. Not only former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte is in The Hague, Netherlands right now but as well as his … Read more
Chief of DPWH Speaks on Possible Bidding Violations Committed by Discayas DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon claimed that the Discaya construction firms may face P300-billion in penalties for alleged bid-rigging. The Department of Public Works and Highways was the center of criticism amid the flood control issue in the Philippines. Several officials of the agency are … Read more
Storm Paolo Moves Toward China, Filipinos Breathe Easier PAOLO – Filipinos can finally heave a sigh of relief as Severe Tropical Storm Paolo exits the Philippine area of responsibility, prompting Pagasa to lift all wind signals. Severe Tropical Storm Paolo (international name: Matmo) continues to track west-northwest toward southern China after leaving the Philippine area … Read more
San Remigio on Edge: Sinkholes Spread Across Town After 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake SINKHOLES – What began as a natural disaster has now revealed an even greater danger—sinkholes, with more than 100 already discovered in San Remigio and many feared to be undiscovered. Over a hundred sinkholes have been discovered in San Remigio, northern Cebu, following the … Read more