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Romualdez Never Met Discaya Couple, Lawyer Says

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 15, 2026

Former Speaker and Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has never met contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya. That is the firm message from his legal team—pushing back against claims that he allegedly used the couple as a “front” to buy a luxury property in Makati City. According to Romualdez’s lawyer, Ade Fajardo, the allegations […]

DOJ Dodges Questions on ICC Warrant vs Bato

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 13, 2026

The Department of Justice has chosen silence. Amid growing reports that it may be preparing to enforce an arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, the DOJ declined to confirm or deny any action linked to the International Criminal Court. In a formal reply to lawyer Israelito Torreon, Dela Rosa’s legal counsel, the department […]

Marcos Heads to UAE for Official Working Visit

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 12, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is flying to Abu Dhabi today, January 12, for a four-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates. It marks his first overseas trip of 2026—and it comes with clear purpose. The President is visiting at the invitation of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Along with fellow world […]

Marcos to Catholics: Let Jesus Nazareno Lead You

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 9, 2026

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday called on Catholic faithful to let their devotion to Jesus Nazareno shape not only their prayers—but their everyday lives. As Filipinos gathered to commemorate the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno, the President reflected on the deep meaning behind one of the country’s strongest expressions of faith.A faith built […]

Cabral Files Prove Innocence in Flood Control Case

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 7, 2026

Six boxes. That was all the late Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral needed to defend herself. According to her lawyer, those boxes contained documents that would have shown she was innocent in the controversial flood control projects — proof that she was only following orders. But the documents were never turned over. Today, they […]

₱132M Relief Ready as DSWD Goes on Full Alert

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 6, 2026

As Mayon Volcano continues to stir, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has gone on full alert—moving swiftly to protect families living in harm’s way. In the Bicol Region, where the volcano looms large, DSWD officials assure the public that help is ready. Plenty of it. According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao […]

Lapu-Lapu RTC Begins Hearing on Discaya Motion

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 5, 2026

The courtroom in Lapu-Lapu City has once again become the center of attention. This week, the Regional Trial Court (RTC) began hearing a motion filed by contractor Sara Discaya and nine other accused, all facing serious charges of graft and malversation of public funds. At the heart of the case is an alleged ₱95.6-million ghost […]

4 Police Officers Investigated for New Year Gunfire

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 3, 2026

As fireworks faded and the country welcomed 2026, a troubling sound cut through the celebration — gunfire. The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched an investigation into four police officers accused of firing their guns during New Year festivities, an act that puts lives at risk and violates the very duty they swore to uphold. […]

Bersamin Denies ₱8.3B Linked to Cabral Files Claim

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 28, 2025

Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin broke his silence — and he did so with clear frustration. On Sunday, Bersamin strongly denied allegations linking him to the so-called “Cabral files,” documents allegedly left behind by the late Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Catalina Cabral. According to a report on “24 Oras Weekend,” Bersamin […]

Cabral Set for Explosive Tell-All Before Death — Lacson

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 27, 2025

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Catalina Cabral was getting ready to speak.To tell everything she knew.And then—she was gone. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson revealed that before Cabral’s death, she appeared prepared to do a full “tell-all” on the flood control fund controversy that has shaken the government. In a […]

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