A construction company tied to the family of former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co has emerged as one of the country’s top contractors for farm-to-market road (FMR) projects this year, raising concerns in the Senate over the pattern of project allocations in Region 5. Read more »
Filipinos are losing confidence in the Marcos administration’s handling of major national issues, particularly corruption and inflation, according to the latest Ulat ng Bayan survey by Pulse Asia. Read more »
At least 421 flood control projects across the Philippines have been identified as nonexistent or “ghost projects,” following an initial round of inspections, as confirmed by Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday, October 9. Read more »
For more than two decades, government procurement data reveal a clear imbalance: infrastructure continues to dominate public spending, while health remains a distant priority. Read more »
In his privilege speech on Monday, September 29, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero tagged Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez as the mastermind behind the entire sarswela, the “scriptwriter” orchestrating diversions to protect himself and his allies in the House of Representatives. Read more »
The Philippines is no stranger to outrage. Right now, the nation’s anger is focused on massive corruption scandals—rightfully so. But amid the flames of public fury, another group has been caught in the crossfire: influencers. Read more »
