The Ombudsman has accused former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan of involvement in an alleged scheme in which public funds were channeled into infrastructure projects in exchange for predetermined commissions or kickbacks.

Bonoan remains accused despite release in separate flood control cases

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MANILA — Former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan remains an accused in a flood control graft case alongside Sen. Jinggoy Estrada despite...
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is facing plunder charges alongside former Ako Bicol party-list congressman Zaldy Co and two other accused over an alleged kickback scheme involving government flood control and other infrastructure projects.

Romualdez challenges evidence, seeks bail in P7.4-b plunder case

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MANILA — Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has asked the Sandiganbayan to release him on bail, arguing that the evidence linking him to the...
Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio is accused of accumulating unexplained wealth through alleged omissions or inaccuracies in her Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth and alleged failure to divest from business interests while serving as vice president.

Impeachment court: Sara cannot be forced to admit bank accounts

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MANILA — The Senate impeachment court has ruled that Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio cannot be compelled to admit ownership of bank accounts subpoenaed in...
Under Republic Act 12312, also known as the Anti-POGO Act of 2025, all offshore gaming activities are now deemed illegal. The measure, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed on October 23, effectively repeals Republic Act 11590 — the law that had previously legalized and regulated Philippine offshore gaming operations. PCO

Palace: PBBM focused on governing, not 2028 polls

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MANILA — Malacañang on Tuesday sought to dampen early speculation over possible political alliances for the 2028 presidential elections, saying President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos...
MARCOS, DUTERTE-CARPIO

Marcos laughs off Sara’s ‘no-el’ claim

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MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday laughed off Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s allegation that his administration was maneuvering to prevent the...
A police officer monitors students at a school in Antique as part of the Antique Provincial Police Office’s intensified security measures for the opening of classes. The APPO has increased police visibility in schools across the province to help ensure the safety of learners and school personnel while promoting a secure and orderly learning environment. APPO PHOTO

Tighter school security pushed after deadly shootings

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MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. vowed to strengthen security and violence-prevention measures in schools nationwide following a string of deadly shootings involving...
“The request for admission is not being invoked to alter the burden of proof or to compel the respondent to establish the prosecution’s case and will not have that effect. Its purpose is simply to narrow the issues and avoid the needless presentation of witnesses and evidence on matters that are not genuinely disputed,” says House prosecutor and Akbayan party-list Rep. Chel Diokno.

House prosecutors drops bid for Sara to admit bank account ownership

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MANILA — House prosecutors have backed away from seeking Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s formal admission that she owns bank accounts whose records were submitted...
A worker prepares liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks for delivery at a store in Paco, Manila. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has suspended the fuel excise tax on LPG and kerosene amid elevated fuel prices and their potential impact on consumers and the broader economy. PNA

AS OIL PRICES SURGE Marcos suspends LPG, kerosene excise taxes

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MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has again suspended excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene after Dubai crude prices surged...
DUTERTE-CARPIO, GRACIOSO

VP Sara denies P2-billion cash deliveries

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MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has categorically denied receiving more than P2 billion in alleged cash deliveries from former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso...
The Sandiganbayan Third Division ordered former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to attend a bail hearing today andd personally sign the pre-trial order. He is expected to formally file his petition for bail.

Sandiganbayan orders Romualdez to appear at bail hearing

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MANILA — Former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez must personally appear before the Sandiganbayan on October 12 as the anti-graft court begins...
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