President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. dismissed Zaldy Co’s accusations of ₱100 billion budget insertions, saying he would not “dignify” the claims. Former Speaker Martin Romualdez echoed this stance, asserting his conscience is clear and stressing that no evidence or sworn testimony supports Co’s allegations. Government officials labeled the exposé as hearsay and challenged Co to testify … Read more
Former congressman Zaldy Co revealed that he was told to add ₱100 billion worth of projects into the 2025 national budget. He said the orders came from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez. Most of the money was for flood control projects under the Department of Public Works … Read more
Tropical Storm Uwan re-entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, prompting Signal No. 1 in Batanes. PAGASA reported winds of 75 kph with gusts up to 90 kph, moving toward southern Taiwan where landfall was expected. Residents were warned of strong winds and rough seas, with small vessels advised not to sail.
Eleven members of the Yosores and Betinol families who died in a flash flood in Barangay Bacayan, Cebu City were laid to rest on November 10, 2025, at Talamban Catholic Cemetery. The tragedy was linked to a flood control project that allegedly failed in its purpose. Survivors, including Antonio Betinol who lost his wife and … Read more
Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally called Uwan, struck Aurora province with winds reaching 185 kph and gusts up to 230 kph. The storm forced more than 1 million people to evacuate from flood- and landslide-prone areas. At least two deaths were reported—one from flash floods in Catanduanes and another from debris in Samar. The typhoon’s massive … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was reported by Philippine Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to have issued an arrest warrant for Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, who oversaw former President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. However, the ICC itself denied this claim, stressing that official news can only be found through its press releases. Duterte, who … Read more
Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally called Tino, struck the Philippines and caused 26 deaths, mostly from drowning, landslides, fallen trees, and electrocution. The storm displaced more than 380,000 people, forcing mass evacuations before landfall. Cebu was hit hardest, with towns submerged in floods and widespread power outages. Relief efforts faced setbacks when a military helicopter crashed in … Read more
The Supreme Court announced that all courts nationwide will suspend work starting noon on October 30, 2025 to allow employees to observe Undas (All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day). The suspension covers the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Court of Tax Appeals, and all lower courts. A skeleton workforce will remain to handle urgent … Read more
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has asked more than 80 senior officials to resign, including assistant ombudsmen, directors, and senior graft investigators. He also ordered a review of 204 new hires, saying some may have been rushed in by former Ombudsman Samuel Martires before his retirement. Lower-level staff were encouraged to resign voluntarily as a show … Read more
On October 26, 2025, Taal Volcano in Batangas experienced a series of minor eruptions. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded one phreatic explosion at 2:55 a.m. and two phreatomagmatic eruptions at 8:13 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. These events produced plumes rising between 1,200 and 2,100 meters above the Main Crater. Phivolcs explained … Read more
