A witness in the graft case involving former senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr. told the Sandiganbayan court that he had returned ₱130 million to the government, despite declaring only about ₱10 million in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN). The testimony was given during a hearing on the bail petition of Revilla and his co-accused over the Pandi flood control project—where Third Division chairperson Associate Justice Karl Miranda tested the witness' rel

Iginiit ni Usec. Claire Castro na malinaw ang pagkakaiba ng “huli” at “aresto” kaugnay ng sitwasyon ni Zaldy Co sa Czech Republic. Nilinaw ni Castro na hindi ginamit ni Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang salitang “inaresto” sa kanyang anunsyo noong April 16, taliwas sa kumalat na interpretasyon sa social media. Aniya, ang ginamit ng Pangulo ay “nahuli,” na tumutukoy sa pagkakasangkot ni Co sa immigration issue. “Hindi nanggaling sa Pangulo ang salitang ‘aresto.’ Ang sabi ng Pangulo ay

Chiz Escudero and his alleged 'bagman' Maynard Ngu may confront a precautionary Hold Departure Order (HDO) filed by the Office of the Ombudsman before the Sandiganbayan at Saturday over the flood control issue. This comes as Escudero face investigations over complaints of alleged plunder, graft, and bribery in the flood control scandal. Escudero has since refuted the allegations of his involvement in the flood control scandal and called it “a well-orchestrated plan to attack

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched an investigation into the online leak of sensitive personal data belonging to the Office of the Ombudsman's investigators. PNP Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) to identify those responsible for the breach so charges can be filed. "As an agency that is also involved in investigation and intelligence-gathering, we understand how serious this case is since this involves the safe

Inflation rate could rise to 6.3% in 2026 amidst the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced on Thursday, April 23. BSP Gov. Eli Remolona Jr. explained that the inflation outlook has worsened due to the conflict, leading to higher global costs, especially for oil and fertilizer costs. “The inflation outlook has deteriorated amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Higher global oil and fertilizer prices have begun feeding thr

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed Senate Bill No. 2066 or the Social Media Safety for Children Act seeking to ban users below 16 years old from accessing social media platforms. Gatchalian on Friday underscored the need for legislation protecting minors from unsafe digital environments. "Panahon na upang protektahan ang ating mga kabataan mula sa pinsalang dulot ng social media. Huwag na nating hintaying lumala ang problema bago tayo umaksyon," he said. The measure prohibi

Senator Bam Aquino seeks the revision of Republic Act No. 10586, or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013, in a bid to strengthen the current law amid rising accident cases. The proposed changes, under Senate Bill No. 2068, struggle to maintain road safety as the Department of Health's Online National Electronic Injury Surveillance System showed that during Holy Week, 1,555 road accidents were recorded, recording a 255.8% surge compared to the figures last year. 23-y

TOBOSO, Negros Occidental — A University of the Philippines Diliman student was among 19 people killed in a reported encounter between government troops and alleged members of the New People's Army in Barangay Salamanca on April 19, 2026, authorities said. The military identified the student as Alyssa Alano. Officials said verification and identification of the remaining fatalities are still ongoing, with full confirmation pending coordination with concerned agencies. The Phi

A former driver of Roberto Bernardo has testified that he delivered various packages—including boxes, suitcases, and paper bags—to several former and current government officials between 2023 and 2025, which he later believed contained cash allegedly connected to a flood control scam. Vergel Niño Garcia, who said he worked for Bernardo for about 20 years, identified among the supposed recipients Bong Revilla Jr., Jinggoy Estrada, Trygve Olaivar, Catalina Cabral, and Manuel Bo

A former driver of Roberto Bernardo has testified that he delivered various packages—including boxes, suitcases, and paper bags—to several former and current government officials between 2023 and 2025, which he later believed contained cash allegedly connected to a flood control scam. Vergel Niño Garcia, who said he worked for Bernardo for about 20 years, identified among the supposed recipients Bong Revilla Jr., Jinggoy Estrada, Trygve Olaivar, Catalina Cabral, and Manuel Bo

At least 18 transactions cited in affidavits submitted by former senator Antonio Trillanes IV were present in the reports of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) involving Vice President Sara Duterte. Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila De Lima selected the entries and asked the council to verify these transactions if they were a part of their investigation during the impeachment complaints against the Vice President. All 18 transactions identified by De Lima were fo