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 »
If you’re working in the BPO industry, here’s some good news: Senator Camille Villar is pushing for stronger laws to make sure your safety always comes first, especially during disasters. Read more »
Senator Mark Villar has filed a bill that would require drone monitoring of all government construction projects before any payment can be released, introducing a high-tech safeguard to ensure accountability in infrastructure spending. 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 »
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, once a powerful voice in Congress, has been absent from public view while facing allegations of pocketing billions in questionable projects. From New York to Singapore, and now reportedly Madrid, Filipinos everywhere are tracking his every move. The question remains: where is Zaldy Co — and can he truly escape justice? Read more »
