Court orders arrest of two ‘congtractors’
The Sandiganbayan has ordered the arrest of USWAG Ilonggo Rep. James “Jojo” Ang Jr. and former Sultan Kudarat congressman Arnulfo Go over alleged conflict of…
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Ombudsman eyes ASEAN best practices amid flood control probe
The Philippine Ombudsman is turning to ASEAN counterparts for investigative best practices as it probes a multibillion-peso flood control scandal, sharing and…
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Floodgate drags BOP into deficit as remittances stay strong – BSP
The Philippines faces a $5.7-billion BOP deficit in 2025, reversing last year's surplus, as remittances remain strong. Despite governance issues impacting…
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Inflation target unchanged despite ‘floodgate’ growth downgrade – BSP
The Development Budget Coordination Committee will keep its 2–4% inflation target through 2028, the BSP said, projecting inflation within range despite lower…
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Unemployment rises to 4.4% from 2024 amid ‘floodgate’ slowdown
The Philippines’ unemployment rate stood at 4.4 percent in November 2025, improving from October but rising sharply year-on-year, reflecting slower economic…
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Floodgate fallout to drag growth into 2026 – Balisacan
Economic growth in the Philippines may remain subdued in early 2026 due to spillover effects of the flood control scandal, with recovery expected in the second…
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Eight 'congtractors' face graft charges over floodgate
The Independent Commission on Infrastructure has recommended charges against eight lawmakers linked to the “Cong-tractors” scheme, alleging conflict of…
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Cancellation of Zaldy Co’s passport has no legal basis, lawyer says
Atty. Ruy Rondain says former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co’s passport cannot be canceled as he has not been charged in court over the Floodgate issue.
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FloodGate whistleblower surfaces in P5B ghost projects
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla revealed that a lawyer representing a contractor involved in multi-billion-peso “ghost” flood control projects in…
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Include local chief execs, solons in ‘FloodGate’ probe, PDP says
The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) called on the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to broaden its inquiry into the Marcos administration’s alleged flood control…
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