The Marikina City government has approved sweeping tax relief measures to help residents and small businesses manage rising costs, including a 100 percent tax exemption for sari-sari stores and carinderias for tax year 2026, as well as a complete amnesty on interests and surcharges for delinquent real property taxpayers. The measures were signed into law... Continue Reading →
A study released in 2011 by public administration scholars from the University of the Philippines pointed to the anti-corruption strategy of the administration of former President Corazon Aquino as an effective framework that could still be applied in future efforts to combat corruption. The research examined how the Aquino administration addressed corruption issues and concluded... Continue Reading →
Veteran political strategist and former Philippine representative to Taiwan Lito Banayo has expressed admiration for Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco, citing his integrity following his public disclosure about the circumstances surrounding disputed budget dealings involving Leyte Rep. and then–House Speaker Martin Romualdez. In his column published by Manila Standard, Banayo described Tiangco as an unexpected yet... Continue Reading →
A recent investigative piece by Rappler has connected Leyte Representative and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to a luxury residential property located in Cadiz, Spain. The report detailed that the home, known as Villa Kabila, sits within the upscale Sotogrande enclave. Covering 2,019 square meters, the residence reportedly features at least 16 bedrooms and a... Continue Reading →
Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco claimed that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. once confronted his cousin, Leyte Rep. and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, over allegations involving the misuse of public funds. In a televised interview, Tiangco said the President raised concerns about unprogrammed funds that were allegedly redirected to projects linked to Romualdez and then... Continue Reading →
Bam Aquino shared a moment of nostalgia as the youth-oriented television show Y Speak gears up for its return, recalling his time as one of its original hosts and underscoring the importance of youth voices today. In a social media post, Aquino welcomed the comeback of the program and encouraged the next generation to actively... Continue Reading →
Senator Imee Marcos raised concerns over why her cousin, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, has not been implicated in the flood control corruption cases that prosecutors are reportedly preparing to file. Marcos pointed out that Romualdez’s apparent exclusion from the list of lawmakers and other personalities facing possible charges was striking, adding that his name... Continue Reading →
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla disclosed that a government probe is underway involving Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste, following allegations that his mega-franchise was sold without first obtaining approval from Congress. Remulla said the case involves a possible breach of franchise regulations, emphasizing that franchises are not meant to be commercialized or treated as business... Continue Reading →
MMFF spokesperson and talent manager Noel Ferrer has selected Senator Bam Aquino and Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto as the Level Up People of the Year 2025. He also recognizes their sustained push for transparency, integrity, and accountable governance. The recognition was announced through Ferrer’s online show Level Up, where he underscored how both public... Continue Reading →
The swift and dignified burial of OPM icon Freddie Aguilar has drawn attention to the recent enactment of the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, a law authored by Senator Robin Padilla that protects the religious funeral practices of Filipino Muslims. Aguilar, who converted to Islam in 2013 and adopted the name Abdul Farid, passed away on... Continue Reading →
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