Senator Bong Go on Tuesday cried foul over allegations linking him to the issues hounding the Department of Budget and Management Procurement Service s (DBM-PS) purchase of… Read more “Go decries ‘bullying’ by colleagues over alleged overpricing anomalies; Gordon calls tirades diversion”
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Duterte stands by Duque but says he will accept resignation if offered
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace promised a “bombshell” during President Rodrigo Duterte’s taped address aired on Tuesday night but it began with a declaration that he would… Read more “Duterte stands by Duque but says he will accept resignation if offered”
‘Even if I stand alone’: Duterte says he’ll stand by Duque amid COA findings
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed readiness to stand by embattled Health Secretary Francisco Duque III even if it erodes his popularity and insisted that firing him… Read more “‘Even if I stand alone’: Duterte says he’ll stand by Duque amid COA findings”
COA: OWWA bought sanitary napkins at up to P35 each
State auditors also note the construction firm from which OWWA bought the supplies could not be found at its listed address Sanitary napkins at P35 each? State… Read more “COA: OWWA bought sanitary napkins at up to P35 each”
Senate to probe DOH over audit report on ₱67-B pandemic funds
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate is gearing up for an inquiry into the Department of Health’s management of its over ₱67-billion pandemic response funds. In separate statements… Read more “Senate to probe DOH over audit report on ₱67-B pandemic funds”
12,439 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total to 1.7 million
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Thursday logged 12,439 more coronavirus cases, bringing the case total to 1,700,363. Today’s count is the highest since April 10, when… Read more “12,439 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total to 1.7 million”
COA calls out DOH for ‘deficiencies’ in P67-B COVID-19 funds
MANILA, Philippines — Billions of pesos worth of funds in the Department of Health’s COVID-19 response were riddled with deficiencies that contributed to challenges in the agency’s pandemic… Read more “COA calls out DOH for ‘deficiencies’ in P67-B COVID-19 funds”
Duterte dares Pacquiao: Expose corrupt offices, individuals
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — President Rodrigo Duterte did not mince words in challenging Senator Manny Pacquiao to expose government offices and officials allegedly involved in corruption. Duterte… Read more “Duterte dares Pacquiao: Expose corrupt offices, individuals”
Duterte’s fraternity brothers guilty of plunder in P50-M immigration bribery case
Al Argosino and Michael Robles, as well as retired cop Wally Sombero Jr., are found guilty of plunder in the Jack Lam bribery case Fraternity brothers of… Read more “Duterte’s fraternity brothers guilty of plunder in P50-M immigration bribery case”
Supreme Court rejects Napoles bid for temporary release amid COVID-19 pandemic
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Supreme Court has dismissed the plea of businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles to be temporarily released from detention on humanitarian grounds amid the… Read more “Supreme Court rejects Napoles bid for temporary release amid COVID-19 pandemic”
Ex-Nueva Ecija mayor gets 15 years over P60,000 graft
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Former mayor Lucio Uera of Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija may spend up to 15 years in prison for using P60,000 in public funds during… Read more “Ex-Nueva Ecija mayor gets 15 years over P60,000 graft”
COA flags Davao City gov’t for ₱9.48-B ‘questionable assets’
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — State auditors flagged the government of Davao City for the questionable existence of assets amounting to ₱9.48 billion, a 2020 audit report showed.… Read more “COA flags Davao City gov’t for ₱9.48-B ‘questionable assets’”
2 MMDA traffic enforcers suspended for extortion
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Two traffic enforcers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have been suspended after allegedly extorting money from a motorist. In a Facebook… Read more “2 MMDA traffic enforcers suspended for extortion”
Malta golden passports: ‘Loopholes’ found in citizenship scheme
MALTA (AdChoiceTV News) — Wealthy non-EU nationals received Maltese citizenship after spending just days in the EU state, a journalistic investigation has found. Leaked documents show some… Read more “Malta golden passports: ‘Loopholes’ found in citizenship scheme”
Italian hospital employee accused of skipping work for 15 years
ITALY (AdChoiceTV News) — A hospital employee in Italy has been accused of skipping work on full pay for 15 years, local media report. The man is… Read more “Italian hospital employee accused of skipping work for 15 years”
Cut it out: Binay hits ribbon-cutting rites, photo ops at COVID-19 facilities
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Nancy Binay on Tuesday criticized the conduct of ribbon-cutting ceremonies and other niceties that come with the opening of new health facilities, emphasizing… Read more “Cut it out: Binay hits ribbon-cutting rites, photo ops at COVID-19 facilities”
China projects in Philippines found riddled with secretive conditions
AdChoiceTV News — Contracts for three China-funded projects under the Duterte administration’s infrastructure program were found riddled with highly secretive conditions that give Beijing undue advantage in… Read more “China projects in Philippines found riddled with secretive conditions”
Ayuda used for 2022 polls can’t be avoided – DILG
AdChoiceTV News — The government cannot avoid the politicization of the cash or in-kind assistance in connection with the 2022 elections, Department of the Interior and Local… Read more “Ayuda used for 2022 polls can’t be avoided – DILG”
Liza Soberano asks the tough question: Where is the support for the poor?
AdChoiceTV News — Have you been seeing the “bank account: $1400” meme on Twitter where Americans joke about what they’ll be “splurging on” with their stimulus money?… Read more “Liza Soberano asks the tough question: Where is the support for the poor?”
ANOTHER #DutertePalpak Statement — DOTr deletes Palawan inauguration post after Filipinos hit ‘gifts of the president’ speech by Tugade
AdChoiceTV News — Online Filipinos corrected the Department of Transportation for its now-deleted claims that the newly-inaugurated seaports in Palawan were the “gifts” of the president and… Read more “ANOTHER #DutertePalpak Statement — DOTr deletes Palawan inauguration post after Filipinos hit ‘gifts of the president’ speech by Tugade”
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