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In a move that rattled the Malacañang Press Corps, security personnel mandated journalists to surrender their mobile phones and laptops before entering the Ceremonial Hall for the signing of the national budget. This unprecedented restriction has raised urgent questions about press freedom and governmental transparency, casting a shadow over real-time reporting of one of the … Read more
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) reached a historic milestone in 2025, processing a record-breaking 52.02 million passengers and marking a full recovery from the aviation downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. December alone accounted for 4.86 million travelers, underscoring a strong resurgence in both domestic and international air traffic. This unprecedented throughput reflects not … Read more
A tragic accident during the New Year celebrations claimed the life of Aimee Paz Lamasan, the Vice Mayor of Dueñas, Iloilo. On December 30, 2025, an accidental discharge of her 9mm pistol at her residence in La Paz, Iloilo City severely wounded her, leading to her death the following day despite emergency medical intervention. The … Read more
The persistent turmoil surrounding the “Cabral Files” took a decisive turn as Malacañang confirmed that the Office of the Ombudsman now holds jurisdiction over the authentication and investigation of the controversial documents. Leaked by Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste, the files allege systemic corruption in flood control projects, a claim that Department of Public Works and … Read more
Filipinos faced a stinging end to 2025 as oil companies raised the prices of diesel and kerosene by ₱0.60 per liter starting at 6 a.m. on December 30. This latest increase, which comes on the heels of recent price cuts just a week earlier, adds fresh fuel to ongoing inflationary pressures that have weighed heavily … Read more
Public trust in the Philippines’ top leadership has shown signs of strain, as recent surveys reveal a notable decline in confidence toward both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. The latest Pulse Asia results show a complex and shifting landscape of approval, marked by mounting concerns over inflation and corruption—two persistent national … Read more
Davao City First District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte unveiled his 2025 accomplishment report on December 27, highlighting a year marked by expanded medical aid, vital infrastructure progress, and robust disaster response efforts. The report details assistance extended to more than 25,000 residents, landmark healthcare initiatives, and several legislative proposals, underscoring Duterte’s continual focus on public … Read more
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año warned that the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) continues to pose a significant threat despite its declared holiday ceasefire. Citing recent deadly clashes with the New People’s Army (NPA) during the Christmas and New Year period, Año dismissed the truce as insincere and urged remaining rebels to surrender and … Read more
As 2025 draws to a close, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has placed flood control projects squarely at the center of his administration’s intensified anti-corruption drive. In a decisive policy shift, the President ordered stringent audits and performance reviews across infrastructure agencies, halting new allocations for flood control in 2026 until it is proven that … Read more
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has postponed the signing of the PHP 6.793 trillion 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) until the first week of January 2026, citing an urgent need for a meticulous review of recent legislative insertions. Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto confirmed that this move aims to scrutinize bicameral adjustments against the administration’s … Read more
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formally surrendered all computers, digital storage devices, and relevant documents from the late Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral’s office to the Office of the Ombudsman. This key development, completed on December 23, 2025, marks a critical step in a growing investigation
The Supreme Court has affirmed the murder conviction of three Caloocan City police officers responsible for the 2017 killing of 17-year-old Kian Loyd delos Santos during an anti-drug operation in Metro Manila. In a unanimous decision issued on December 22, 2025, the Court upheld the verdict that sentenced Officers Arnel G. Oares, Jeremias T. Pereda, … Read more
Filipinos can expect a welcome Christmas gift at the pump as fuel prices are set for a notable rollback during Christmas week, beginning Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Gasoline prices are projected to drop by approximately ₱1.20 per liter, while diesel and kerosene could see declines ranging from ₱1.00 to ₱1.75 per liter, offering much-needed relief … Read more
Three members of a family riding a motorcycle in Pola, Oriental Mindoro, lost their lives on the afternoon of December 19, 2025, when a passenger van collided with their vehicle along a provincial highway. The victims—a husband, wife, and their child—were declared dead on arrival upon admission to Grace Mission Hospital, where authorities also treated … Read more
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was questioned at the Office of the Ombudsman on December 3, 2025, just two weeks before her untimely death in a fall from a cliff along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano confirmed Cabral’s appearance as part of an ongoing … Read more
In a sweeping move against entrenched corruption in government infrastructure projects, contractor Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya was arrested on December 18, 2025, by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on charges tied to a staggering ₱7.1 billion tax evasion case and alleged involvement in a series of irregularities in flood control projects nationwide. The crackdown … Read more
MANILA — Philippine authorities have launched an aggressive crackdown on wet market retailers in the capital, issuing “show-cause orders” to vendors accused of inflating food prices during the critical holiday season. The enforcement operation, led by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), targets a widening gap between government-mandated … Read more
The Philippines asserted its dominance in triathlon at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Rayong, Thailand, by capturing gold medals in both the men’s and women’s relay events. The victories, highlighted by a narrow win in the mixed relay, reaffirm the country’s stature as a regional force in the sport and add significant momentum to … Read more
Gerard Opulencia, former director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) National Capital Region (NCR) office, has surrendered ₱40 million to the Department of Justice (DOJ) as part of a broader plea agreement connected to the ongoing flood control corruption scandal. This initial repayment marks a significant step in efforts to recover public … Read more
Former DPWH Official Surrenders ₱40 Million Amid Flood Control Scandal In a pivotal development in the ongoing investigation into the massive flood control scandal, Gerard Opulencia, the former Director of the Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR), handed over ₱40 million in cash to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on … Read more