Former congressman Zaldy Co faces graft and malversation charges in connection with an alleged P289-million flood control project in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, reportedly undertaken by a firm owned by his family.

Gov’t moves to repatriate Zaldy Co from Czech custody; Marcos orders DOJ, DFA to...

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MANILA — The Philippine government has begun formal steps to secure the return of former lawmaker Zaldy Co from the Czech Republic, with Ferdinand...
AID FOR DRIVERS. Department of Social Welfare and Development personnel distribute P5,000 cash assistance to tricycle and public utility jeepney drivers during a payout at the Dakota Covered Court in Malate, Manila. The assistance aims to alleviate the financial burden on drivers amid rising fuel prices, ensuring they can continue providing essential transportation services to the community. PNA

DSWD considers e-wallets for cash aid distribution

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MANILA — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is exploring the use of digital payment systems for cash aid distribution following the...
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PBBM recovers in trust, performance ratings; Sara’s numbers hold steady — OCTA

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MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. posted a notable rebound in both trust and performance ratings in early 2026, while Vice President Sara...
A jeepney driver who plies the Litex-Commonwealth-Elliptical Road route in Quezon City avails himself of the P10 discount per liter. The government has allotted an initial budget of P1.5 billion for the fuel subsidy, which will cover up to 150 liters per week per vehicle until July, benefiting some 142,000 jeepney and UV express units nationwide in partnership with 14,000 gas stations. PNA

P24.94/L diesel rollback looms: Biggest fuel price cut in weeks

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MANILA — Motorists and the transport sector are set to get immediate relief this week as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a sweeping fuel...
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Co held in Prague over immigration violation, not Interpol red notice

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MANILA — The arrest of former congressman Zaldy Co in Prague was triggered by an immigration violation — not an Interpol red notice —...
House of Representatives plenary. PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER PHOTO

Ombudsman looking at 26 lawmakers’ ‘unexplained’ cash’

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MANILA — The Office of the Ombudsman is examining possible “unexplained cash” and financial transactions as part of its ongoing lifestyle checks on 26...
Once repatriated, former congressman Zaldy Co will be handed over to the Philippine National Police at Camp Crame for medical examination and documentation before being transferred to the Sandiganbayan, which will determine the conditions of his detention as he faces charges.

Zaldy Co arrested; Gov’t moves to bring fugitive ex-solon home after Prague fall, failed...

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MANILA — The Philippine government has intensified diplomatic and legal efforts to bring home fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co after he was arrested in...
A fuel station attendant fills up a vehicle at a gas station along Timog Avenue in Quezon City, as rising fuel prices weigh on motorists and transport operators. PNA

Gov’t suspends LPG, kerosene excise taxs as oil prices breach trigger level

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MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the temporary suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene after global...
Charlie “Atong” Ang remains at large while facing charges tied to the disappearance of dozens of cockfighting enthusiasts.

Interpol red notice out against Atong Ang; Global manhunt intensifies over missing sabungeros

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MANILA — The international manhunt for businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang has intensified after an Interpol red notice was issued against him in connection with...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. yet again squashed rumors about his health, this time by repeatedly lifting a sack of rice as if it were a dumbbell during a rice distribution event in Manila. He picked up sacks of rice one by one and handed them to beneficiaries .

Marcos hoists rice sack, dismisses illness rumors

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MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday used a high-visibility rice distribution drive in Manila not only to launch a P286-million food...
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