Bamban Mayor Alice Guo must be probed, says President Marcos

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 05/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Questions on how Bamban Mayor Alice Guo was elected has been raised by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President Marcos noted that local leaders did not know her. “Kilala ko lahat ng mga taga-Tarlac na…

NBI director: Cedric Lee in custody

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 05/03/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Director Mendardo de Lemos of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has confirmed that businessman Cedric Lee is in the custody of the bureau. De Lemos said yes when asked in a Viber message…

Marcos calls Quiboloy’s surrender condition as ‘tail wagging’

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 04/08/2024

The condition for the surrender of alleged sex offender Apollo Quiboloy has been described by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, April 8, as “tail wagging.” Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed son of God, gave a condition for…

More cyclones expected by end of 2024 due to La Niña, says Pagasa expert

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 03/27/2024

MANILA, Philippines — More tropical cyclones can be expected in the country in the latter part of 2024 during the possible La Niña season. This was according to an expert from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical…

Long weekend – March 28 to 31: Palace gives a heads up for upcoming holidays

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 03/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The public has been reminded on Monday by the Palace of the upcoming long weekend from March 28 (Thursday) to March 31 (Sunday). A proclamation was signed back in October 2023 declaring a long…

VP Duterte shares Rizal Day message: Jose Rizal remains our guiding light

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 12/30/2023

Vice President Sara Duterte shares her message on the 127th death anniversary of Jose Rizal, the country’s national hero, with Rizal remaining as the Filipinos guiding light. VP Duterte, who is the country’s education secretary, also described…

President Marcos, who has COVID-19, will conduct online meetings

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 12/05/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos will be in isolation for five days after he tested positive for COVID-19, the Presidential Communications Office said in a Facebook post on Tuesday. The PCO said that the President remained…

President okays work-from-home setup for workers, public schools on Oct. 31

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 10/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Government employees and asynchronous classes for public students on October 31 have been allowed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  However, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said that government agencies who are involved in the delivery…

Bongbong Marcos signs Maharlika Investment Fund into law

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 07/18/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday signed the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill into law. The President signed the bill at the Kalayaan Hall of the Malacañan Palace, with members from both…

Larry Gadon disbarred by SC for profane remarks

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 06/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines —  The Supreme Court (SC) unanimously voted to disbar anti-poverty czar Larry Gadon following profane remarks made against female veteran reporter Raissa Robles. “By a unanimous vote of 15-0, the Supreme Court En Banc resolved…

Mayon Alert Level 3 stays; effusive eruption, 21 volcanic quakes recorded

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 06/12/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Mayon volcano remains under Alert Level 3 amid an effusive eruption and 21 volcanic earthquakes, state seismologists said Monday morning. “Yesterday night, 7:47 pm, nagkaroon po ng lava flow from the summit of the…

Marcos challenges Filipinos on Independence Day: Assert your liberties

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 06/12/2023

MANILA, Philippines — With the country celebrating its 125th Independence Day, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. challenged Filipinos to assert the liberties that their ancestors had fought for. Marcos Jr. said that he joins the country in…

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