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DOJ Dumps Jinggoy’s Perjury Case vs DPWH Engineer

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 26, 2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed the door on a perjury complaint filed by Senator Jinggoy Estrada—and it did so firmly. On Friday, prosecutors dismissed the case against former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Brice Hernandez, citing one key reason: lack of evidence. After reviewing the case, the DOJ said Estrada […]

Marcos Urges Filipinos to Give to the Poor on Christmas

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 25, 2025

Amid the joy, lights, and laughter of the Christmas season, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. reminded Filipinos of a deeper purpose behind the celebration — to care for one another. In his Christmas message on Thursday, the President called on the public not to forget those who are quietly struggling during the holidays.The poor.The sick.Those […]

Ridon, Leviste Face Off Over 2025 Budget Probe

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 23, 2025

A brewing storm has erupted inside the House of Representatives — and it’s getting louder by the day. Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste is calling for House public accounts panel chair Terry Ridon to step aside from an investigation into alleged insertions in the 2025 national budget. The reason? The probe itself now touches Ridon’s own […]

Remulla: DNA, Fingerprints Confirm Cabral’s Body Found

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 20, 2025

The mystery surrounding the death of former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Catalina Cabral is beginning to clear — but the heartbreak remains. On Saturday, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed what many feared.The woman found lifeless in Tuba, Benguet was indeed Cabral. “Yes. DNA and fingerprint results are consistent. It […]

NBI Arrests Sarah Discaya Over P96.5M Ghost Flood Project

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 18, 2025

The long arm of the law has finally caught up with those linked to the P96.5-million ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental. Authorities have arrested contractors Sarah Discaya and Maria Roma Rimando, facing serious charges of corruption and malversation of public funds. A project meant to protect communities from floods… now exposed as nothing […]

DPWH Budget Talks on Hold as Bicam Moves On

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 16, 2025

Late Tuesday night, the bicameral conference committee finally resumed discussions on the proposed ₱6.7 trillion national budget for 2026. But one major agency was left waiting. Lawmakers from both chambers agreed to defer deliberations on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)—not because of politics, but because the numbers simply weren’t ready. And the […]

‘Bato’ Skips Budget Bicam, Says Gatchalian: “We Couldn’t Reach Him”

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 14, 2025

Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa was nowhere to be found on the opening day of the bicameral conference committee (bicam) hearing on the proposed 2026 national budget — and no one seemed to know why. Senate Finance Committee chair Sherwin Gatchalian said he tried, more than once, to reach the former police chief.But every call […]

NBI: Sarah Discaya Has Surrendered

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 11, 2025

There are moments in the news that feel heavy—even before the full story is told. On Tuesday morning, contractor Sarah Discaya walked into the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) headquarters in Pasay City and surrendered. No chase. No dramatic arrest. Just a decision—and a request. NBI Acting Director Lito Magno confirmed it Wednesday, saying Discaya […]

Marcos Confirms Sarah Discaya Warrant This Week

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 9, 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that an arrest warrant for contractor Sarah Discaya is expected to be released this week—an announcement delivered with a clear warning: once it comes out, the arrest may follow quickly. “Inaasahan na din nating lalabas ang warrant of arrest ni Sarah Discaya itong linggong ito, at hindi na rin […]

Sotto: Senate Set to Block All ‘Insertions’ in 2026 Budget

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 7, 2025

Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III delivered a firm message on Saturday: the Senate will not allow any last-minute insertions in the proposed 2026 national budget. As Congress prepares for the bicameral conference committee next week, Sotto made it clear that the Senate is standing its ground. In an interview with DWIZ, Sotto confirmed that […]

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