Sen. Risa Hontiveros Votes “No” on Resolution Urging Senate To Call for Duterte’s House Arrest RISA HONTIVEROS – The Senator explained her side for voting “no” on the Senate resolution over the house arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte is detained under the custody of the International Criminal Court for … 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
Sen. Bong Go Treats Former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte More than a Father BONG GO – The Senator expressed his support on the resolution urging the Senate to call for the house arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has yet to issue a decision on the application of former Pres. Rodrigo … Read more
Mayor Vico Sotto Sends Message of Solidarity, Promises Aid for Cebu VICO SOTTO – Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has stepped forward to offer aid and support to Cebu province following the devastating 6.9-magnitude earthquake that claimed dozens of lives. Cebu province has been placed under a state of calamity after a powerful earthquake struck … Read more
Marcelo Fernan Bridge, a Cebu Bridge Built by Japanese Engineers, Beams w/ Quality CEBU BRIDGE – The Marcelo Fernan Bridge built by Japanese engineers stood strong despite the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit the province. Several structures in Cebu were left damaged after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit the province. The strong shaking was felt … Read more
Nadia Montenegro Fights Back Amid Drug Allegations NADIA MONTENEGRO – Actress and former Senate staffer Nadia Montenegro has officially filed cases against several media outlets and a Senate employee following allegations linking her to illegal substance use. What began as a blind item has escalated into a full-blown controversy involving actress-turned-political staffer Nadia Montenegro. The … Read more
PHIVOLCS Urges Caution Amid Taal Activity, Dismisses Cebu Quake Connection CEBU QUAKE – A PHIVOLCS volcanologist has clarified that the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu is not connected to the minor eruptions of Taal Volcano recorded early Wednesday morning. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) clarified that the recent minor eruptions of … 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
Sen. Ping Lacson Speaks on Ongoing Senate Flood Control Investigation PING LACSON – The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman confirmed that the Senate will invite Martin Romualdez and Zaldy Co to the flood probe. The Senate continued its investigation on the flood control issue in the Philippines despite the formation of the Independent Commission for … 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