NCCA council member Jose Nereo Lujan is now facing two counts of cyberlibel stemming from allegations that he malignly targeted former Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas. The arrest came after Judge Judita Patriarca Nafarrete of the Iloilo City Regional Trial Court Branch 38 issued a warrant against Lujan. He sits as a member of the... Continue Reading →
More than 20,000 attendees filled Quezon Memorial Circle on Saturday as the People Power 40 Kick-Off Concert launched the anniversary activities honoring the bloodless revolution that reinstated democracy in the Philippines. According to crowd estimates from the Quezon City government, the number of participants surpassed 20,000 at the large-scale gathering. The event was mounted through... Continue Reading →
The People Power 40 Kick-Off Concert will carry the theme “Awit at Aksyon Kontra Korapsyon” as organizers aim to connect the legacy of the 1986 bloodless revolution with today’s fight against corruption. Scheduled on Feb. 21 at Quezon Memorial Circle, the concert is intended not only to commemorate the peaceful uprising that restored democracy but... Continue Reading →
A surprise moment thrilled the packed audience at the SM Mall of Asia Arena when Senator Bam Aquino appeared at the “Get Get Aw! The SexBomb Concert rAWnd 3,” drawing loud cheers from fans gathered for the highly anticipated show. The senator, accompanied by his wife Timi, was warmly welcomed as they entered the venue... Continue Reading →
A major concert and a Holy Mass will formally launch the activities commemorating the 40th anniversary of the historic EDSA People Power 1. The celebration begins with the People Power 40 Kick-Off Concert titled “Awit at Aksyon Kontra Korapsyon,” scheduled on February 21 at Quezon Memorial Circle. The event will gather some of the country’s... Continue Reading →
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 →
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