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OMBUDSMAN DISMISSES CASES AGAINST MINGLANILLA MAYOR

The Office of the Ombudsman dismissed two more complaints against Minglanilla Mayor Rajiv Enad, adding to previous rulings in his favor. The complaints, filed by the Lapitan family, alleged unfair restrictions on their business permits. The Ombudsman cited

24 SENATE HOPEFULS DECLARED NUISANCE CANDIDATES

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) declared 24 more senatorial candidates as nuisance, adding to the 71 disqualified thus far for the 2025 elections. This brings the total of approved senatorial candidates to 66, with 46 pending cases. Comelec

COMELEC TO ISSUE GUIDELINES AGAINST RED-TAGGING

The Makabayan bloc welcomed the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) commitment to issue guidelines preventing red-tagging, marking a protective measure for candidates in the upcoming elections. Comelec also decided not to require private supporters to register fan accounts, preserving

VILLAR QUESTIONS CONDO DISTRIBUTION IN 4PH PROGRAM

Senator Cynthia Villar challenged the Department of Human Settlements’ focus on condominiums under the 4PH housing program, arguing they are unaffordable for the poor and suggesting land distribution instead. Senator Risa Hontiveros defended the approach, noting government subsidies

BICAM HEARINGS ON BUDGET URGED TO BE PUBLIC

Congressmen from the Makabayan bloc filed House Resolution 2067, calling for public access to bicameral conference committee hearings and documents on the national budget, starting with the 2025 General Appropriations Bill. They argue that transparency would prevent undisclosed

ANTIQUE TO INSTALL SOLAR STREETLIGHTS IN 300 VILLAGES

Antique province will allocate P300 million to install solar streetlights in 300 villages, enhancing safety and promoting renewable energy. Local village leaders have begun preparing required documentation to access the funds.

PH GOV’T URGED TO AID UNDOCUMENTED FILIPINOS IN US

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has called for a plan to help undocumented Filipinos in the US amid concerns of mass deportations under a potential Trump administration. Estrada emphasized the need for assistance programs to ease the

GOV’T SHIFTS FOCUS TO DRUG SUPPLY CONTROL

The government plans to strengthen its anti-drug strategy by targeting narcotics suppliers rather than users, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. Enhanced international cooperation and a new maximum-security facility are part of the strategy to dismantle major drug

DRUG WAR WITNESS GARMA DETAINED IN US, SET FOR REPATRIATION

Retired police colonel and key witness Royina Garma was detained in San Francisco after her visa was canceled amid ongoing investigations into extrajudicial killings under Duterte’s drug war. Upon her return to the Philippines, she is expected to

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