Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson has called for an immediate probe into alleged anomalous flood control projects in Ilocos Norte, the home province of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Read more »
The Department of Education, through the leadership of DepEd Sec. Sonny Angara has proposed a record P928.52 billion (USD16.4 billion) budget for 2026. The plan seeks to expand classrooms, strengthen school feeding programs, provide digital tools for teachers, and open wider career opportunities across the sector. Read more »
Chiz Escudero’s fall was not sudden, but it was inevitable. For months, whispers circulated in the corridors of the Senate: the cerebral Escudero, more technocrat than tactician, had begun to lose favor with the powers that be. Read more »
In a country where most workers can barely make ends meet, the rise of “nepo babies” flaunting unearned wealth is a glaring reminder of how corruption breeds privilege across generations. Read more »
Who really benefits from ghost flood control projects? This is not just a story of corruption. It’s a story of how public works have been weaponized as pork. Read more »
The Philippines has suffered massive economic losses due to corruption in government flood control projects, with Finance Secretary Ralph Recto estimating damages at over P100 billion since 2023. Read more »
