Sen. Panfilo Lacson flagged geotagged photos for a Taguig project that show Tacloban coordinates, while DPWH blacklisted two Discaya-linked contractors. Read more »
Financial assistance for vulnerable residents is being expanded in Mandaue City, with higher annual support for solo parents and senior citizens. Read more »
Weeks of habagat rains and recurring flooding in parts of Metro Manila have renewed attention on efforts to strengthen the capital’s defenses against rising floodwaters, including the Japan-backed Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project, which is now 53-percent complete. Read more »
Vice President Sara Duterte remains the top choice for president in the 2028 elections despite facing an ongoing impeachment trial, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey released on Wednesday, July 22. Read more »
The flood-control controversy did not begin in 2025. Budget records and ongoing investigations point to key developments in 2023 and 2024, when billions in flood-control and infrastructure funds were released through expanded unprogrammed appropriations. Read more »
The national government is looking at Marikina City as a possible template for strengthening flood mitigation efforts across the country, particularly as discussions move forward on implementing no-build zones and constructing water retention basins in vulnerable areas. Read more »
