The Office of the Ombudsman is conducting a fact-finding investigation into an alleged “ghost internet” scheme involving government information technology projects, with the probe focusing on the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has blocked two websites that police said were allegedly used to groom minors and encourage them to carry out real-world violence, amid investigations into a series of school violence incidents in the Philippines.
Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Arturo Brion has nominated Associate Justice Jose Midas Marquez for chief justice as the Judicial and Bar Council begins the selection process for the country’s next top magistrate.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has no document showing that Vice President Sara Duterte transferred ownership of businesses linked to her to other people, an SEC official testified before the Senate impeachment court Monday.
Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte was subpoenaed to testify before the Senate impeachment court over alleged transactions between the city government and a company in which Vice President Sara Duterte reportedly declared a financial interest, House trial spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong said.
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said Saturday that people who challenge Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson could become targets of investigations, as the two senators continued their dispute over alleged irregular infrastructure and reclamation projects in Taguig City.
House prosecutors may call Vice President Sara Duterte to testify before the Senate impeachment court as they examine whether her declared wealth matches her lawful income and financial records.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday it has no information on whether Austria has rejected former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s application for political asylum, contradicting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s earlier claim that the request had been denied.
Malacañang on Friday rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. controls the Senate, prosecutors, judges and police, calling the allegation baseless.
Malacañang on Friday told Sen. Pia Cayetano that she has no reason to fear for her liberty if she has done nothing wrong, after the senator said she felt pressured and feared for her freedom during a Senate impeachment court session.