Marcos approval hemorrhages
President Marcos Jr. vows the Philippines will recover from the flood control scandal, but a WR Numero survey shows his approval rating has dropped to 21%,…
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Flood control scandal, DBM spending data and PPP projects
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Flood control scandal, DBM spending data and PPP projects.
Cadiz back at DoJ amid ‘bagman’ claim
The DoJ spokesperson previously maintained a ‘status quo’ on Cadiz’s employment amid the initial controversy.
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Rallyists: Moves vs corruption fall short
Anti-corruption advocates, including Kiko Aquino Dee and former Senate president Franklin Drilon, call for stronger accountability and transparency in flood…
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Co claims he only delivered money to Marcos, Romualdez
"Money trees is the perfect place for shade and that's just how I feel." —"Money Trees" by Kendrick Lamar, featuring Jay Rock.
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UP Diliman students protest flood control scandal
Students hold a protest at UP Diliman calling for accountability as DPWH and ICI submit charges against Martin Romualdez.
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NUP says Zaldy Co lying on kickback allegations vs Marcos, Romualdez
The NUP accuses former Rep. Zaldy Co of lying about alleged budget kickbacks involving President Marcos Jr. and Martin Romualdez, urging him to testify under…
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Marcos administration turmoil shakes economic outlook
Political instability, internal conflicts, and the flood control scandal are undermining economic reforms and investor confidence, according to experts at an…
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Marcos 'received' P25-B SOP from P100B 2025 GAA insertions, says Co
Former lawmaker Elizaldy Co claims President Marcos received P25 billion in kickbacks from P100 billion in alleged insertions in the 2025 GAA.
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Poison in a golden cup
Investigators have cited the lack of a paper trail to pin the culprits of the flood control mess that involves hundreds of billions of pesos yearly.
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Selective scheme returns
The Office of the President’s list seems to be a guide for the Independent Commission for Infrastructure on where to look and whom to prosecute.
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ICI drops names, now what?
For many Filipinos, simply naming names is not enough; most people are demanding that swift justice be served as soon as possible.
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Enough is enough
The people are not looking for another press conference or another committee hearing; they want cases, convictions and consequences.
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All PR, lawmaker says of BBM’s graft stance
The lawmaker was apparently referring to, among others, the President’s cousin, former Speaker Martin Romualdez, who had been accused of receiving billions of…
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Flood control and Discayas’ prosecution
A letter to the editor argues that contractors in DPWH flood control projects are often victims—not perpetrators—of systemic government corruption, and calls…
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Cleanup drive’s consequence
Contractors linked to politicians cornered up to 20 percent of the budgets, with ‘ghost’ projects and fund diversions estimated at P118.5 billion since 2023.
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Catharsis
Catharsis allows for the redefining of national values to affirm competence, honesty and public welfare.
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No Senate coup; CBCP warns vs cover-up
Senate President Tito Sotto denied rumors of a leadership coup amid the Senate’s flood control corruption probe, as the CBCP urged lawmakers to uphold…
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