Office of the Ombudsman suspends DICT USec Almirol
Official suspended for conflict of interest in billion-peso contracts raises questions about government accountability.
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Witness: Immigration officials named Chinese passengers cleared under pastillas scam
Bribes to immigration officials allowed Chinese nationals to bypass inspections, exposing security failures at borders.
Government
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Palace orders probe into reported Atong Ang escape
Fugitive businessman's escape exposes law enforcement gaps requiring urgent government response.
Government
Cebu Daily News
Palace defends giving 27-yr-old biology grad high post in urban poor body
Appointment of 27-year-old biology graduate to high urban poor post raises governance questions.
Government
Cebu Daily News
Malacañang asks SC to revisit ruling on 2024, 2025 national budgets
Government challenges court ruling on 2024-2025 budgets, creating fiscal uncertainty amid constitutional dispute.
Government
GMA News Online
Government mulls Bataan nuclear plant privatization
Mothballed nuclear plant revival could reshape Philippines' energy security and infrastructure.
Government
philstar.com
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EDCOM 2 cites gaps in classroom allocations
Government audit finds poorest municipalities facing greater classroom shortages than wealthier areas.
Government
philstar.com
Philippines retains Tier 1 status in human trafficking report
Philippines maintains international recognition for anti-trafficking work for 11th consecutive year.
Government
philstar.com
Sara Duterte accuses Marcos gov’t of using China, Laos issues to bring her down
VP claims administration is weaponizing various controversies against her politically.
Government
Cebu Daily News
Palace says death penalty for major drug traffickers needs careful study
Government considers major criminal justice policy shift on drug trafficking prosecution.
Government
Cebu Daily News
Lawmakers press Marcos to expel China envoy after ‘force’ remarks
China envoy's remarks on military capability fuel tensions and prompt expulsion calls.
Government
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