Ralph Recto Explains Why Lowering VAT Could Harm the Economy RALPH RECTO — The Finance Secretary has warned about the possible negative effects of the proposal to lower the value-added tax (VAT) from 12% to 10%. During a Senate hearing on October 15, 2025, Secretary Recto said that cutting the VAT rate could cause a … Read more
Sen. Robin Padilla Writes to Senate Secretary for “Full Disclosure” of his SALN ROBIN PADILLA – The Senator denied that he is allegedly trying to get attention through disclosing his Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth or SALN to the public. Government officials are required to submit and update their SALN. The Ombudsman is … Read more
Truth Behind Bong Revilla Using a Walker BONG REVILLA – The former senator recently became the talk of social media after photos of him using a walker resurfaced and spread online. Many netizens made their own guesses about the photos, especially since his name was mentioned in connection with supposed issues in some flood control … Read more
Memo Issued by Office of Ombudsman Boying Remulla over SALN Access Ombudsman Boying Remulla restored the access of the public to the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth or SALNs of the officials of the government. Former Ombudsman Samuel Martires retired in July. For a few weeks, the office was left under the lead … Read more
Giant Oarfish Washes Up in Oriental Mindoro ORIENTAL MINDORO — Residents of Dalahican, San Jose, Roxas were stunned on October 14 after discovering an enormous 11-foot oarfish that had washed up on the shore. According to a local fisherman, he saw the fish weakly swimming toward the beach before it eventually died. The Municipal Agriculture … Read more
Duterte’s Former Spox Harry Roque Reiterates Call for Marcos Jr. To Resign HARRY ROQUE – The former spokesman of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte tells Pres. Bongbong Marcos to give the position to someone with the right mindset. The supposed multi-billion flood control issue in the Philippines left countless Filipinos disappointed and seeking for accountability. … Read more
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Speaks on Calls for Pres. Bongbong Marcos To Resign SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President expressed her belief that Pres. Bongbong Marcos will not resign from the presidency amid the calls for him to step down. Recently, amid the flood control issue in the Philippines, there are calls for Marcos Jr. … Read more
Forbes Park Residents File Complaint Against Kiko Barzaga KIKO BARZAGA – The Cavite 4th District representative revealed through a Facebook post that residents of Forbes Park in Makati City had allegedly filed a case against him. Although he did not specify the nature of the complaint, many believe it is connected to the “Anti-Marcos Protest” … Read more
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez Appears at ICI Flood Probe MARTIN ROMUALDEZ – The former House Speaker denied accepting suitcases filled with millions of cash according to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). Several congressmen are accused of allegedly receiving kickback from the flood control projects funded by the government. Romualdez, a cousin of President … Read more
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Speaks on Cavite Cong. Kiko Barzaga SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President junked her rumored ties with Cavite Congressman Kiko Barzaga who recently called for Marcos Jr.’s resignation. Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga earned both praises and criticisms amid his recent moves and statements against President Bongbong Marcos and his … Read more