Cavite 4th District Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga confirmed on Tuesday that he has complied with the House of Representatives’ directive to remove 24 social media posts flagged in his ongoing ethics case.
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Party-list on Tuesday formally requested the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate alleged anomalies in P4.4 billion worth of flood control projects in Davao City.
Several lawmakers on Tuesday criticized the House leadership’s decision to suspend Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr., saying the move appeared selective and failed to address allegations involving other legislators.
At a Palace briefing, Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro addressed Duterte’s remarks after he questioned the government’s assertion that a family of four could prepare a Christmas meal for P500.
A Pasig court has approved the cancellation of the Philippine passports of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, Cassandra Li Ong, and three other co-accused in a qualified trafficking case linked to a Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) hub in Porac, Pampanga.
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said he will personally inspect public and private hospitals to check their readiness for cases linked to road crashes, fireworks, and acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
The Union of Peoples’ Lawyers in Mindanao on Friday welcomed the International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber’s decision to deny former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release while he awaits the confirmation of charges hearing in The Hague.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged personnel of local government units (LGUs) and regional offices of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to uphold transparency and accountability in government projects.
Malacañang on Tuesday ordered a government investigation into reports that the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) may have engaged in an alleged money-making scheme.
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque remained in The Hague on Tuesday after disembarking from a flight to Austria because doctors had not cleared him to travel.