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Duterte, Romualdez trade barbs over kickback allegations

Former Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez was also receiving kickbacks from illegal gambling apart…

Ping: House insertions in 2025 budget bigger 

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Monday that members of the House…

AMLC may review banks tied to flood control funds

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said it may look into banks after a congressional inquiry…

Escudero asks SC to disbar critic 

Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero has sought the disbarment of a lawyer over “speculative” and “malicious”…

Our budget fiasco

Apart from naked greed and selfish political agendas, a faulty understanding of national budgeting principles…

Ping: Senators inserted P100B in current budget

“Almost all” senators of the 19th Congress inserted at least P100 billion worth of items…

ICI looking for ‘solution’ to allow transparency

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) said it is looking for a solution that will…

DOJ not amused by Sarah Discaya’s ‘heart’ sign

Controversial contractor Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya’s “heart sign” and remarks to the media when she appeared…

Tough to be an ICI commissioner

To be appreciated are the chair (retired Supreme Court Justice Andres Reyes Jr.) and the…

Magalong: I won’t let doubts ‘weaken’ ICI

Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has washed his hands of any involvement in the alleged…