The flood control anomalies being investigated by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee and the Office of the Ombudsman took a dramatic turn in late 2025 with the emergence of the so-called “Cabral files.” Read more »
The Bangsamoro Parliament has approved a new redistricting law, creating 32 parliamentary districts ahead of the 2026 elections. Officials say the move strengthens democratic governance and supports the region’s peace process. Read more »
Dante Enage, a visual artist from Tacloban City, was selected as the Philippines’ official representative to the Beijing International Art Biennale. Read more »
The Philippine Senate is advancing a bill to establish a non-partisan commission tasked with scrutinizing government infrastructure projects and ensuring greater transparency across all levels of public works. Read more »
Former Anakalusugan Representative Mike Defensor on Monday raised alarming claims regarding the treatment of John Paul Estrada, a former aide of resigned Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co, and Estrada’s pregnant wife. Read more »
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 »
