![“The Pharmally case... there are 46 respondents [in our complaint], kaya medyo matagal. And many of them have become invisible. Para bang they're trying to evade the jurisdiction of this body,” says Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.](https://www.panaynews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/plunder_copy_resized_resized-218x150.jpg "Ombudsman presses P11-B Pharmally plunder case But 23 respondents missing— Remulla")
Oil prices hit fresh five-month high
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PH debt balloons to new record high of P15.18T in Feb.
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AGRICULTURE chief Francisco Tiu Laurel yesterday said he does not expect local prices of rice to go down until June or July due to...
Senate Health Committee tackles pertussis outbreak concern as Chair Bong Go urges DOH to...
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PH car production up by 20% in Feb.
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The 74-year-old former legislator...
Clark airport cuts passenger target for 2024
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