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First cases in flood control scandal target ex-lawmaker, officials

Manila, Philippines—Philippine prosecutors filed on Tuesday the first criminal charges in a sweeping corruption scandal over bogus flood control projects, promising "many" more indictments in the case that has prompted public ire and protests. Rage over...
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Biz groups welcome Recto, Go to new roles in gov’t

Major business groups on Tuesday expressed strong support for the appointments of Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and Finance...

Fearless forecast: 2026 ‘Black Nazarene’ event to break records

Millions of Filipino Catholic devotees are expected to join the January 9, 2026 Black Nazarene procession, with organizers...

Pope Leo decries lack of political will on climate change

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Leo XIV on Monday urged "concrete actions" on climate change and complained that some leaders...

Sandro hits Tita Imee: ‘Di ito asal ng tunay na kapatid’

In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand Alexander ‘Sandro’...

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. swears in Frederick Vida as the new secretary of the Department of Justice.

Anti-corruption march

Kabataan Partylist members and students march along Recto Avenue in Manila during a protest against corruption on Monday....

Cebu probe

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure begins its probe into eight Cebu flood control projects after widespread flooding from...

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Residents of Barangay Bagong Silangan welcome the holiday season with the lighting of the community Christmas tree and...
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Ajinomoto Conducts Ocean Clean-Up and Mangrove Planting at Baseco Beach

Manila, Philippines – As part of its continuing sustainability initiatives,  Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) recently conducted a coastal...

KFC Philippines Celebrates the Holidays with Christmas Shareables Featuring Kathryn Bernardo and Juan Karlos

KFC Philippines rings in the Christmas season with a new campaign that celebrates sharing good food and good...

Anthony Constantino Joins S&J Beauty as New Brand Ambassador, Kicking Off a Glowing Partnership at “A Taste of Beauty” Launch

Fresh from the success of A Taste of Beauty: Sip Your Way to Your Brightest Glow held recently...

Maxim Rides & Food Delivery Gives Christmas Gifts to Top-Performing Driver-Partners

In the lead-up to Christmas, Maxim Rides & Food Delivery has launched a nationwide reward program to recognize...

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Make the allegations under oath

Allegations of a serious nature, especially those forming the basis of a criminal complaint, must generally be made under oath. This is a basic requirement...

‘We’re pulling—but the loot keeps leaking.’

Source context: The Department of Justice is beginning hearings on five ghost flood-control projects...
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