President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. faces criticism for distancing his family from decades-old allegations of illegally acquired wealth and corruption during the administration of his late father, former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.

Court rulings undercut Marcos claim on family wealth — ATOM

MANILA — The August Twenty-One Movement (ATOM) has challenged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s assertion that his family has no ill-gotten wealth, citing court...

DOH undersecretaries quit amid graft, procurement complaints

MANILA — Two Department of Health (DOH) undersecretaries have resigned amid separate complaints questioning alleged procurement irregularities and conflicts of interest involving government health...
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DILG probes 911 response failure over Taguig man’s death

MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is investigating possible lapses in the 911 emergency system after an ambulance response...

Marcos knew nothing of DPWH ‘leadership fund’ – Malacañang

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had no knowledge of the alleged “leadership fund” that supposedly gave lawmakers hundreds of millions of pesos in...
In 2021, a United States federal grand jury indicted Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, along with several of his associates, on charges including sex trafficking, fraud, coercion and money laundering.

US extradition bid against Quiboloy under DOJ scrutiny

MANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has begun scrutinizing the United States’ formal bid to extradite Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo...
State auditor Xylene Mae Del Campo of the Commission on Audit pores through the acknowledgment receipts submitted by the Office of the Vice President as she testifies before the Senate impeachment court on the office’s confidential fund expenditures.

COA witness: Confidential funds not part of VP official mandates

MANILA — Confidential operations were not included in the official functions of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio or her role as education secretary, according to...
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Senators deny wrongdoing over P1-B ‘leadership funds’

MANILA — Several senators have rejected allegations of irregularity after former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Manuel Bonoan testified that lawmakers...
Only 106 votes, or a third of the 318-member House of Representatives, are needed to send the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio to the Senate, which will sit as an impeachment court.

Lawmakers raise concern over proposed 2027 budget cuts

MANILA — Several House members have questioned the proposed reductions in funding for social services, education, health and agriculture under the government’s P7.2-trillion National...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday personally inspected the ongoing clearing and waste collection operations at the Baclaran River in Parañaque City, which recently drew public attention due to the massive accumulation of garbage following heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon and recent tropical cyclones. PCO

Marcos: Fix waste system before raising littering fines

MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday pushed for a stronger and more accessible waste management system before imposing harsher penalties on...
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Go, Padilla, Estrada submitted priority project lists – Bonoan

MANILA — Former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan has identified senators Christopher “Bong” Go, Robin Padilla and Jinggoy Estrada as among lawmakers who submitted...