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  1. SENATE President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian

    DPWH budget seen oozing P455B in pork lard

    The proposed 2027 Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget is facing scrutiny over ₱455 billion in projects flagged for incomplete or questionable…

  2. Shadow budget shattered

    Shadow budget shattered

    We challenge the Ombudsman and anti-graft bodies to aggressively investigate how these unconstitutional billions were moved and who benefited from them.

  3. GAA gang must admit defeat

    GAA gang must admit defeat

    When citizens ask where their taxes went, the government owes them answers, not a petition asking the Supreme Court to loosen its restraints.

  4. (FILE PHOTO) A meat vendor chops a pork belly upon order on 18 August, 2024. The spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Philippines has led to panic among hog raisers, prompting some to sell infected pigs to traders, further worsening the situation. The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has intercepted several trucks carrying pigs from ASF-hit areas, and the Department of Agriculture (DA) suspects that these traders are a major source of the virus's spread. The government is set to start vaccinating pigs soon to control the outbreak, though concerns remain about the limited availability and effectiveness of vaccines. If the situation deteriorates, the government may consider importing pigs to address potential shortages.

    DA eyes mid-November freeze on pork imports

    The Department of Agriculture plans to temporarily freeze pork imports starting mid-November to support local hog farmers facing declining prices and mounting…

  5. Marcos, budget gang face justice

    Marcos, budget gang face justice

    No one’s getting away from this. Former Speaker Martin Romualdez can’t find any excuse because they designed the UA’s expansion. Now, the President’s signing…