‘Anti-poor’ toll scheme halted
People’s lives should be getting easier, not harder. I think this cashless system is a burden, so I don’t believe in it.
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People’s lives should be getting easier, not harder. I think this cashless system is a burden, so I don’t believe in it.
Rep. Paolo Ortega hails the House-approved Anti-Political Dynasty Bill as the most realistic step yet to curb political dynasties in the Philippines, after its…
The Manila Police District (MPD) has suspended enforcement of certain “Safer Cities” ordinances, including penalties for being shirtless in public, shifting…
A militant youth group denounces the Philippines’ new ‘Safer Cities Initiative’ as anti-poor and prone to abuse, warning of profiling and harassment under…
Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong hails the newly approved anti-political dynasty bill as a 'trailblazer' reform, marking the first serious legislative…
The Chinese Embassy in Manila criticized the Senate’s adoption of an alleged “anti-China” resolution as a political stunt, sparking sharp exchanges with…
A homeless man drinks from a bottled water he picked up from a trash bin outside the LRT-1 Carriedo station in Manila on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. Manila Mayor…
House Speaker Bojie Dy urges lawmakers to openly discuss the anti-political dynasty bill, calling it key to political reform and fairness.
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong calls for a renewed anti-corruption drive in 2026, warning that dishonest officials have become bolder as corruption…
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Citizens’ groups gathered in Mendiola and the EDSA Shrine to demand accountability, conviction, and reforms in the second wave of the “Trillion Peso March.”
Akbayan lawmakers filed House Bill 5905 to ban political dynasties, echoing Speaker Dy’s call to curb corruption and promote fairness in governance.
Anti-corruption group Artikulo Onse rejected the Independent Commission for Infrastructure’s probe into flood control anomalies, calling it a “whitewash”…
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has suspended the mandatory cashless toll payment system, calling it 'anti-poor.' Collaboration with major toll operators…
President Marcos supports Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Enrile's stance against the impeachment complaints targeting Vice President Sara Duterte, citing…
The senator stressed that despite PhilHealth’s reserve fund, government backing is crucial to expanding its services and ensuring that healthcare benefits…
Senator Bong Go condemns the zero budget allocation for PhilHealth, emphasizing its anti-poor implications and urging lawmakers to prioritize health funding to…
