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The Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO), the Philippines’ largest coalition of civil society organizations, has issued a blistering statement condemning what it calls the “worst public scandal since the Pork Barrel Scam” — the alleged corruption and mismanagement surrounding government-funded flood control projects. In its official release titled “Accountability at the Highest Level Now!”,
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In a fiery statement released by the Office of Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte, the lawmaker lashed out at Ilocos Norte Representative Sandro Marcos, accusing him of ignoring public concerns and defending questionable political maneuvers within Congress. Duterte’s remarks came in response to Marcos’ recent comments regarding infrastructure projects in Davao City
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In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for safe and orderly public expression, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced the deployment of more than 50,000 personnel across the country to ensure public safety during the nationwide protest rallies scheduled for September 21, 2025. The large-scale deployment aims to safeguard both rally participants and
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) marked another milestone in its push for evidence-based prosecution with the successful conduct of the latest Forensics Course for Prosecutors (FCP), held from August 12 to 15, 2025. The training program, designed to enhance the capabilities of prosecutors and improve conviction rates, combined asynchronous e-learning modules via the DOJ’s learning
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The Philippines has been elected Vice President of the 63rd Annual Session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO), held from September 7 to 12, 2025, in Kampala. Philippine non-resident Ambassador to Uganda Marie Charlotte G. Tang, based in Nairobi, represented the country in this leadership role throughout the week-long session. Uganda’s Attorney General Kiryowa
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Malacañang on Wednesday welcomed the election of Faustino Dy III as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, expressing optimism about continued collaboration to address the pressing concerns of the Filipino people. In a statement released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the Palace also extended its gratitude to outgoing Speaker Martin Romualdez for
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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, September 17, issued a stern warning to the public against what he described as “calculated diversions” intended to clear House Speaker Martin Romualdez of any involvement in the controversial flood control projects, including alleged “ghost” infrastructure initiatives. Escudero’s remarks came in response to recent media statements by Deputy Speaker
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Malacañang assured the public on Tuesday that the newly formed Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will work collaboratively with other government agencies in investigating alleged irregularities in flood control projects, rather than duplicating or contradicting their efforts. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized during a press briefing that the
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Malacañang clarified Tuesday that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to forego attendance at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York next week was not prompted by any security threat, but rather by his intent to focus on urgent domestic matters. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain steadfast in their loyalty to the Constitution and the Filipino people, as he led the oath-taking ceremony for newly promoted generals and flag officers at Malacañan Palace. “Huwag kalimutan: Ang panunumpa ninyo ngayon ay sa Republika at
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