Tag: Philippines Politics
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Remulla Ties Escudero to Flood Control Mess: Money Trail Found
Ombudsman Findings Spotlight a Money Trail Philippine Ombudsman investigations have surfaced fresh details in the ongoing inquiry into the flood control project controversies. Justice Secretary and Ombudsman spokespersons confirmed that there is a discernible money trail linking Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero to aspects of the flood control mess under scrutiny. While officials emphasize that the…
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Sara Duterte: Pushing Marcos to Resign Is Pointless, Urges Accountability Instead
Pointless Resignation Calls: Duterte Emphasizes Accountability Over Removal Manila, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has made clear that she is not advocating for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to resign, describing such calls as pointless. In a press briefing held in Zamboanga City, Duterte framed the conversation around accountability, trust, and the duties of the…
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OMB’s Mandate: Reestablishing Government’s Moral Authority
The Moment of Reckoning for the Ombudsman The appointment of former Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman comes amid a surge of public outrage over revelations of massive graft in public works. The alleged scale—ghost projects, overpricing, and collusive contracting—paints a picture of a system that has grown brazenly unaccountable. For an…
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ICI Seeks Immigration Lookout Orders for Romualdez, Escudero, Estrada, Revilla, 28 Others in Flood Control Probe
Overview: ICI Pushes for Immigration Lookout Orders in Flood Control Probe The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has petitioned the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBO) for a high-profile list of public figures and officials connected to its ongoing investigation into controversial flood control projects. In a formal letter to…
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ICI Seeks Immigration Lookout Orders for 32 Officials in Flood Control Probe
IC I Expands Lookout Orders as Flood Control Probe Grows The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has formally asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBO) for 32 individuals, including former Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Senate President Francis Escudero, and former senator Bong Revilla. The request is part of the…
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Philippines’ Marcos Appoints Ally to Corruption Watchdog Amid Flood Scandal
KEY MOVE IN A SEA OF ALLEGATIONS Filipino President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named a trusted ally to a key anti-corruption post as investigations into flood-relief funding and related abuses proceed. The appointment signals an effort to reinforce the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law in the face of mounting…
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Malay Eyes Cityhood: Boracay’s Gateway Region Moves Toward City Status
Malay Seeks Cityhood: A Step Toward Elevating Boracay’s Administrative Role The town of Malay in Aklan province, best known as the home of Boracay Island, is pressing ahead with plans to convert from a first-class municipality into a component city. The push, championed by Rep. Florencio “Joeben” Miraflores of Aklan’s second district, was the centerpiece…
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Malay Cityhood Push: Boracay Town Seeks City Status
Background: Malay’s place in Aklan and the Boracay boom Nestled on the northern coast of Aklan, the municipality of Malay is best known as the gateway to Boracay Island, one of the world’s premier beach destinations. The town has long functioned as a tourism and economic hub for the province and the region, contributing billions…
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Malay in Aklan Eyes Cityhood, Spurred by Boracay’s Global Footprint
Overview: Malay’s bid for city status Residents of Malay, a town in the Philippine province of Aklan best known for Boracay Island, gathered on Monday, October 6, for a public consultation on a proposal that could elevate Malay from a municipality to a component city. The proposal is championed by Aklan’s second district Representative Florencio…
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Lacson Announces Resignation as Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Over Flood Control Probe
Senator Lacson Steps Down as Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Senator Panfilo Lacson has announced that he will resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, following upward concerns from several colleagues about how the probe into anomalous flood control projects has been handled. The move, he said, is intended to allow another member with…