MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday said the secretariat of the House committee on appropriations is allegedly refusing to cooperate in the probe into the “grand case” being prepared against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. “We are trying to get to the bottom of the [budget] insertions, and that has been a
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DILG warns vs unauthorized solicitations using Mabilog’s name
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) issued a warning to the public and its personnel against the supposed unauthorized use of Undersecretary for Public Safety Jed Patrick Mabilog’s names in fraudulent transactions and solicitation activities. “Reports received by the Department indicate that certain persons have been falsely representing themselves
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Imee Marcos to Alan Peter Cayetano: “Buksan na ang Blue Ribbon Committee”
Sen. Imee Marcos Calls on Senate Pres. Alan Peter Cayetano To Open Blue Ribbon Committee Now IMEE MARCOS – The presidential Sister called on Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to open the Blue Ribbon Committee. The Senate once again had a change of leadership after 13 senators voted to declare the Senate Presidency vacant. Former ... Read more
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Jellyfish season: What to do when stung and how to stay safe at sea
Beachgoers heading to Cebu’s coastal areas this summer may need to stay extra cautious after jellyfish sightings recurred in parts of the province.
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Barili fatal crash: Police eye brake malfunction in death of 2
Police are looking into brake failure as the possible cause of a road crash in Barili town, Cebu on Saturday, May 24 that left two men dead and two women injured after a multicab slammed into a house along a descending road.
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Palarong Pambansa 2026: Lapu-Lapu arnisadors win 3 golds
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Boholano standout and record-holder Jhul Ian Cañalita delivered the first gold medal for Central Visayas on the second day of the Palarong Pambansa 2026 in Agusan del Sur on Tuesday, May 26. Meanwhile, Lapu-Lapu City arnisadors Amber Joy Notarte and Avegaile Alpanta combined for three gold medals to power the region’s
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Driver subsidy: Archival veto strips barangays of validation role
Councilors warned that centralized control under the Office of the Mayor will expose it to administrative and fiscal risks.
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SWS: Marcos’ net satisfaction falls to record low -15 in March
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s net satisfaction rating has slumped to a “poor” -15 in the first quarter of the year, his lowest level since the start of his administration in 2022, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The latest figure is 12 points down from the president’s “neutral” -3 net
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Marcoleta already ‘confessed’ on TV show, Remulla says of plunder raps
MANILA, Philippines — For Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, Sen. Rodante Marcoleta already “confessed” in his talk show, referring to the P75 million donation that is now the basis of the plunder and indirect bribery complaints filed against him. On Monday, Marcoleta said the complaints filed by the Office of the Ombudsman against him and his
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House OKs bill declaring national election days as holidays
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on final reading a bill declaring national election days a regular non-working holiday, a measure aimed at allowing Filipinos to cast their ballots without sacrificing a day’s wage. With 223 lawmakers voting in favor, none against, and one abstention, the House approved House Bill No.
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