Senate Pres. Chiz Escudero Speaks on Crafting of National Budget Following Marcos Jr.’s SONA Remarks CHIZ ESCUDERO – The Senate President claimed that the secretaries of President Bongbong Marcos allegedly ask for additional budget. During his 4th State of the Nation Address, one of the SONA remarks of the Chief Executive that hooked different opinions … Read more
DPWH to Sue Truck Driver Behind Isabela Bridge Collapse DPWH – The Department of Public Works and Highways is preparing to file charges against the truck driver believed to be responsible for the collapse of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela, which happened in February 2025. According to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, their technical investigation … Read more
New Street Begging Tactic Involving Kids? NEW MODUS? – Netizens have raised concerns over a viral post describing a possible new scheme of street begging involving children wearing school uniforms in Manila. A motorist shared his experience on Reddit, expressing frustration over what he described as a “pity tactic.” He said that several times throughout … Read more
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano Cites “First Time” from Marcos SONA 2025 ALAN PETER CAYETANO – The Senator reacted to President Bongbong Marcos mentioning the failed flood control projects of the government in his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA). Pres. Bongbong Marcos delivered his 4th SONA at the Batasang Pambansa last Monday, July 28. … Read more
Press Officer of Malacañang Speaks on Congress’ “Power of the Purse” Malacañang spoke on the Congress’ “power of the purse” over the crafting of the 2026 National Budget and the upcoming bicameral committee conference for the budget deliberation. Pres. Bongbong Marcos will not sign budget proposals that are not in line with the plans of … Read more
ICC Defense Team of Former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte Makes Filing for Confirmation of Charges on September 23 RODRIGO DUTERTE – The defense team of the former President will not present witnesses at the hearing set by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on September 23. Former Pres. Duterte is detained under the ICC custody in The … Read more
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada Speaks on VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Complaint JINGGOY ESTRADA – The senator recognized that he is not a lawyer but explained his interpretation of VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment case. The 20th Congress has officially opened. In the Senate, Senate Pres. Chiz Escudero won the Senate presidency over Sen. Tito … Read more
House Speaker Martin Romualdez Files Resolution 94 MARTIN ROMUALDEZ – The House Speaker filed a resolution seeking for watchdogs during the budget talks of the House committee on appropriations. The members of the House of Representatives are now back to work after the 20th Congress has opened. Romualdez who was poised to remain in his … Read more
Nicholas Kaufman, Former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC Lawyer, Speaks on Former First Lady Imelda Marcos RODRIGO DUTERTE’S ICC LAWYER – British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman confirmed his past ties with former First Lady Imelda Marcos. The arrest and the transfer of the custody of former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC) caused … Read more
Will the Senate Proceed with Vice Pres. Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial despite the SC Ruling? SARA DUTERTE’S IMPEACHMENT – Four (4) senators so far have expressed their support for the Senate to proceed to the trial of the Vice President. Prior to the start of the 20th Congress, the Supreme Court declared the articles of … Read more