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Estrada is suspended for 90 days

Estrada Is Suspended for 90 Days: Sandiganbayan Order Raises Questions Over Senate Role and Impeachment Proceedings

Estrada Is Suspended for 90 Days as Anti-Graft Court Enforces Preventive Order MANILA, Philippines — Estrada is suspended for 90 days, a development that has added another layer of controversy to the country’s already heated political landscape as the Senate prepares for major proceedings in the coming months. The Sandiganbayan Second Division ordered the preventive […]

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Lawmakers Say ICI Is a Lost Cause After Another Re...
Lawmakers Say ICI Is a Lost Cause After Another Resignation

Recent developments involving the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) commission have raised serious concerns among lawmakers. After yet another commissioner resigned, several political leaders now describe the ICI as a “lost cause.” This phrase reflects

Rossana Fajardo Leaves Position as ICI Commissione...
Rossana Fajardo Leaves Position as ICI Commissioner

In a sudden announcement, Rossana Fajardo resigned from her position as an ICI commissioner. Her resignation left the commission with only three members, sparking questions about the agency’s future operations. Her departure has drawn attention

Vice President Sara Duterte Denies Any Connection ...
Vice President Sara Duterte Denies Any Connection to Madriaga

Vice President Sara Duterte has firmly denied any connection to Madriaga following reports and online discussions that attempted to link her name to the individual. Vice President Sara Duterte clarified that the claims are false

House Ethics Rules Raised Over Actions of Richard ...
House Ethics Rules Raised Over Actions of Richard Gomez Issue

Questions about ethics in the House of Representatives came into focus after a fellow lawmaker raised concerns over the actions of Richard Gomez. According to reports, a House colleague said that these actions could be

Engr. Henry Alcantara Refunds Over ₱71M Amid Bul...
Engr. Henry Alcantara Refunds Over ₱71M Amid Bulacan Flood Control Controversy

Engr. Henry Alcantara is at the center of renewed public attention as flood control projects once again come under scrutiny. Flood control projects are among the most critical infrastructure initiatives in the country, especially in

Sarah Discaya Arrested After Warrant Served, NBI C...
Sarah Discaya Arrested After Warrant Served, NBI Confirms

Isang matagal nang inaabangan at kontrobersyal na pangalan ang muling umalingawngaw sa balita matapos kumpirmahin ng National Bureau of Investigation ang pag-aresto kay sarah discaya. Matapos ang mga linggong usap-usapan at legal na galaw sa

Philhealth Increase Budget Approved P16.5B for Hea...
Philhealth Increase Budget Approved P16.5B for Health Services

The approval of a Philhealth Increase Budget amounting to P16.5 billion marks a major development in the country’s public healthcare system. Lawmakers approved the additional funding to help PhilHealth sustain health services, meet its financial

DPWH Engr. Gerald Involved in ₱40M Cash Return T...
DPWH Engr. Gerald Involved in ₱40M Cash Return Tied to Flood Control Program

Muling napunta sa sentro ng atensyon ang isang flood control project matapos maiulat ang pagbabalik ng malaking halaga ng pera na umano’y may kaugnayan sa naturang programa. Ang pangalang DPWH Engr. Gerald ay lumutang kasunod

Palace Supports DPWH Appeal to Restore DPWH P45B B...
Palace Supports DPWH Appeal to Restore DPWH P45B Budget

The Department of Public Works and Highways recently faced a proposed reduction amounting to P45 billion in its national budget allocation. This cut immediately raised concerns among infrastructure planners and lawmakers, as the DPWH plays

Senators Tell Sec. Vince Dizon They Trust Him, Not...
Senators Tell Sec. Vince Dizon They Trust Him, Not DPWH Officers

A recent Senate hearing placed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under intense scrutiny, as lawmakers raised serious concerns over the agency’s performance and internal accountability. Questions were raised about project delays, procurement

P33-B for Farm Access Roads Approved Under 2026 Bi...
P33-B for Farm Access Roads Approved Under 2026 Bicameral Budget

P33-B for farm access roads has been approved under the 2026 national budget following the agreement reached by lawmakers during the bicameral conference committee meeting. The allocation is expected to significantly improve rural infrastructure by

Sara Duterte Case: Palace Says Complainants Are No...
Sara Duterte Case: Palace Says Complainants Are Not Linked to Marcos

Malacañang Palace has firmly denied claims that the individuals who filed complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte are connected to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. or any political group associated with him. The clarification comes

House Restores 60-B PhilHealth’s Fund to Secure ...
House Restores 60-B PhilHealth’s Fund to Secure 2026 Healthcare Services

When the House of Representatives finalized discussions on the 2026 national budget, one of the most closely watched developments was the decision to fully restore the 60-B Philhealth Fund. Lawmakers confirmed that the P60-billion allocation,