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Co denies links to flood control anomalies

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MANILA, Philippines – Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy Co broke his silence to deny allegations that he pocketed billions of pesos in the flood control projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) following a testimony on Tuesday by a former DPWH official before the Semate Blue Ribbon Committee that he was one […]

Remulla: NBI, AMLC pursuing charges vs lawmakers, officials in Alcantara complaint

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 23, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday disclosed that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) moved to press charges against several lawmakers and former officials in connection with the sworn affidavit of former DPWH engineer Henry Alcantara. Testifying before a Senate committee, Remulla said he had […]

Airports under CAAP fully operational despite ‘Nando’

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 23, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Tuesday that all airports under its management were fully operational and there were no indications of damage amid the onslaught of Super typhoon “Nando” that has since exited the country. CAAP reported that facilities and runways of airports […]

Chinese presence in West PH Sea decreases due to bad weather

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 23, 2025

MANILA, Philippine — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday reported a decrease in the presence of Chinese maritime forces in the West Philippines Sea (WPS) due to the bad weather. In a press briefing, the AFP said that as of Sept. 22, 2025, it has recorded nine Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) […]

Palace issues order strengthening workers’ rights

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 23, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order (EO) 97 strengthening workers rights, including the right to freely form unions and join associations, and exercise such rights without fear. Signed on Sept. 19, EO 97 adopted the Omnibus Guidelines on the Exercise of Freedom of Association and Civil Liberties, directing government agencies to […]

Civil defense spokesman turns emotional over flood control anomalies

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 23, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) spokesman Junie Castillo turned emotional over the impact of the anomalous flood control projects on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) workers as such constructions since properly built infrastructure could have eased their job much less, lessen the dangers they face during response operations. […]

House starts plenary debates on 2026 budget

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 23, 2025

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Tuesday started plenary deliberations on the 2026 national budget. “I echo the president’s declaration, not a single peso will go to questionable flood control projects in the 2026 budget,” Nueva Ecija 1st District Rep. Mikaela Angela Suansing, chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations. The […]

Tiangco files ethics complaint against Co before House

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 23, 2025

MANILA, Philippines – Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco has filed an ethics complaint against Ako Bicol Partylist Elizaldy Co for his alleged violations of the Constitution, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, and the rules of the House of Representatives. In a letter to House Ethics Committee chairman […]

Palace to name new DPWH officials

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 23, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will name this week a new set of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials who will form the nucleus of Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon’s team in the investigation of massive corruption in the implementation of flood control projects. Dizon disclosed on Tuesday that his team […]

House panel okays 2026 national budget bill

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 23, 2025

MANILA, Philippines – With 54 lawmakers for, 6 against, and 4 abstaining, the House Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday approved House Bill 4058 or the 2026 national budget bill. This came after its budget amendments review subcommittee on Monday, despite the weather, worked to reallocate the P255 billion that the Department of Public Works and […]

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