Father-faker? Solon hits Duterte over alleged misinformation

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 02/24/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has tagged former PresidentRodrigo Duterte a “father-faker” for his alleged insistence on using misinformation and disinformation to propel his Senate slate’s campaign. In a press briefing on Monday, Deputy Majority Leader and…

Bill expanding aid to private school teachers, students passed on 2nd reading

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 01/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A bill pushing for expanded assistance to teachers and students in private schools by repealing sections of Republic Act No. 8545 has been approved by the House of Representatives on the second reading. During…

Castro remains hopeful: House must address impeachment vs VP now

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 01/16/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Although lawmakers seem lukewarm about efforts to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, ACT Teachers party-list Representative France Castro remains hopeful about the complaints’ prospects, noting that there is still sufficient time to deliberate on…

NSC changes reveal widening rift bet. Marcos, Duterte – groups

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 01/05/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The reorganization of the National Security Council (NSC), particularly the removal of Vice President Sara Duterte and past presidents, just reveals a worsening dispute between ruling political families, two progressive groups said Sunday. In…

Holiday road accidents now 529, 31% more vs 2023 – DOH

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 01/01/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 529 road incidents from December 22, 2024 up to 6 a.m. of January 1, 2025 — a 31 percent increase compared to the same period in the 2023…

‘Mary Grace Piattos’: House lawmakers offer P1M reward for information

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 11/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers at the House of Representatives have raised a P1-million reward for anyone who can tell the whereabouts of a certain Mary Grace Piattos, whose name appears in acknowledgment receipts made by Vice President…

Duterte dares ICC to start drug war probe: ‘Baka mamatay na ako’

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 11/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte has challenged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to immediately begin its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration’s anti-drug campaign, saying he might die before the probe…

Garma: ‘Davao template’ on illegal drugs applied in entire PH

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 10/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Retired police colonel Royina Garma confirmed that the past administration adopted a so-called “Davao template” in terms of the war against illegal drugs. Garma, during her testimony at the House of Representatives’ quad committee…

Alice Guo lying about her age: She wasn’t born in 1986

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 09/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — 1-Rider party-list Rep. Ramon Rodrigo Gutierrez accused dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo of lying about her age and childhood. At the second half of the House of Representatives quad committee hearing on Friday, Gutierrez…

Alice Guo loses cool after House shows docu on Chinese spy

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 09/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo has always exhibited a calm and happy demeanor, which is often gleaned on social media. But at the House of Representatives quad committee, Guo appeared to lose her cool…

House approves P6.352 trillion budget for 2025

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 09/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — House Bill (HB) No. 10800, which contains the P6.352 trillion proposed budget for 2025, was approved by the House of Representatives on the third and final reading on Wednesday. During the plenary session, 285…

Sara on Bongbong: We’re not talking, we’re not friends

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 09/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday clarified that she and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. are “not friends” despite being running mates in the 2022 elections. Duterte said it in response to questions about…

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