
Ombudsman castigates Cebu Gov. Gwen for 'defying' six-month suspension order
Ombudsman Samuel Martires on Thursday castigated Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia for defying a six-month suspension order from his office, pointing out that…
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Ombudsman Samuel Martires on Thursday castigated Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia for defying a six-month suspension order from his office, pointing out that…
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has backed Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, who was placed under preventive suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman…
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In a democracy, where accountability is expected of public officials, Mayor Vico Sotto’s recent handling of legitimate media inquiries regarding the Pasig City…
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Albay Governor Edcel Greco “Grex” Lagman has been dismissed from service by the Ombudsman after being found guilty of grave misconduct for allegedly receiving…
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If Mayor Sotto truly believes in good governance, he should be the first to welcome public scrutiny — even if it comes from reporters who may not always paint…
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‘My legal team is already taking the necessary steps to challenge this preventive suspension through the proper legal channels,’ she said. ‘I have full faith…
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BP missed the opportunity to effectively harness social media for real-time updates and public engagement during the crisis.
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That power can be exercised in the dark, that institutions can be weaponized without oversight, and that the people no longer have the right to know who…
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It is high time the Philippine government crafts and implements a robust legislative and policy framework that directly addresses the spread of fake news.
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A former municipal mayor in Romblon has been granted probation more than five years after being found guilty of illegally appointing a losing candidate for…
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Congressional bet Christian Sia and gubernatorial bet Jay Manalo Ilagan, reelectionist Peter Urabia, and Ruwel Peter Gonzaga triggered visceral responses and…
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The ICC is inutile in enforcing warrants of arrest against the likes of US President Donald Trump and mass murderer Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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The dismissal of the graft and malversation of public funds charges against dismissed Mexico, Pampanga Mayor Teddy C. Tumang and a private individual was…
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To recall, the compulsory retirement age for members of the judiciary, from the SC to the lowest trial court, remains 70
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Ilocos Norte, Philippines — Authorities in Ilocos Norte have launched an official investigation following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing…
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The Office of the Ombudsman has directed General Santos City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao and eight members of the city council to respond to a graft complaint…
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‘I am a casualty of political persecution, plain and simple’
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Ombudsman Samuel Martires charged seven Court of Appeals justices before the Judicial Integrity Board with alleged gross ignorance of the law and conduct…
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