PH Politics

Graft raps filed vs Zaldy Co, DPWH execs in Oriental Mindoro flood projects

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The Office of the Ombudsman filed graft and corruption charges against former lawmaker Zaldy Co and several Department of Public Works and Highways officials over alleged irregularities in flood control projects in Oriental Mindoro. Prosecutors brought the cases before the Sandiganbayan under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, citing alleged undue injury to the government and unwarranted benefits to contractors. The charge sheets detail questioned DPWH flood mitigation works, procurement procedures, and project implementation in the province. The Sandiganbayan will raffle the cases, issue notices for arraignment, and hear evidence from both the prosecution and the defense.

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Supreme Court rejects Dela Rosa’s bid to force release of ICC warrant

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The Supreme Court of the Philippines denied Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s petition seeking to compel government agencies to release an alleged International Criminal Court arrest warrant reportedly tied to the anti-illegal drugs campaign. In a resolution, the Court ruled that Dela Rosa failed to show a clear legal right or a ministerial duty on the part of the agencies to disclose the document, rejecting his plea for a writ of mandamus. The decision left unresolved, on the judicial record, whether such an ICC warrant exists and did not require any agency to confirm or deny its existence.

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Palace tags Imee Marcos as defender of ‘self-confessed murderer’

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Malacañang accused Senator Imee Marcos of protecting former President Rodrigo Duterte, whom it labeled a “self-confessed murderer,” in an escalation of tensions between the Palace and the senator. The Office of the President issued the statement after Marcos renewed her criticism of the administration and defended Duterte, who previously made public claims about killings linked to his anti-crime and anti-drug campaigns. The exchange highlighted deepening rifts between political factions allied with the Marcos and Duterte families, who ran together in the 2022 elections.

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DBM allocates P1.28 trillion for education

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The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced that the education sector will receive P1.28 trillion under the House-approved Fiscal Year 2026 national budget. The allocation covers key education agencies and programs, including basic and higher education, technical-vocational training, and support services such as classrooms, learning materials, and scholarships. The House of Representatives passed the spending plan after deliberations on sectoral priorities and will transmit the measure to the Senate for further review and amendments before final approval and enactment into law.

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Marcos heads to Negros Occidental after typhoon impact

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday visited typhoon-hit areas in Negros Occidental to inspect damage from Typhoon Tino and check on the condition of evacuees in temporary shelters. Local officials and national agencies briefed him on the extent of damage, response operations, and the status of relief distribution, while disaster teams continued clearing operations and infrastructure assessments. Health, agriculture, and education officials also evaluated the impact on services and facilities, as authorities maintained evacuation centers and monitored conditions in vulnerable communities.

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