A suicide attempt by fire in Mandaue City destroyed 20 homes, while a firecracker prank gutted nine stalls in Barili, Cebu. Authorities urge vigilance ahead of New Year's Eve. Read the full report.
A man in Mandaue City faces arson charges after allegedly setting his house on fire, damaging 20 homes. The suspect, hospitalized with burns, claimed emotional distress. Read the full report.
A high-ranking Abu Sayyaf Group member, alias Mundi, voluntarily surrendered to police in Zamboanga City. He faces charges for murder, kidnapping, and drugs. Read the full report.
Cezarah 'Sarah' Discaya and eight other DPWH Region 11 officials are in mandatory quarantine at Lapu-Lapu City Jail. They face graft and malversation charges, with a hearing set for January 13, 2026.
Contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face graft charges over a non-existent flood control project. NBI vows no special treatment in Lapu-Lapu City Jail. Read the full story.
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has dismissed the graft case against former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista over a 2019 solar project. His former administrator was convicted. Read the full story.
Archbishop Alberto Uy outlines a 7-point moral plan for Cebu's anti-corruption coalition. Will it strengthen or confuse the push for accountability after Typhoon Tino?
Controversial contractor Cezarah 'Sarah' Discaya, accused in a P96.5 million ghost project, faces graft charges transferred to Lapu-Lapu City court. 11 DPWH engineers also implicated. Read the latest developments.
Flood control contractor Sara Discaya and 11 DPWH officials face non-bailable graft charges in Lapu-Lapu City's new anti-graft court over a P96.5-million ghost project. Read the latest developments.
NGCP urges regulators to separate transmission charges, aiming to clarify electricity bills for Filipino consumers. Learn how this move could reveal the true cost drivers.
ICC medical experts conclude ex-President Duterte can stand trial. Prosecutors claim he feigns impairment. Key hearing date pending. Read the latest.
NGCP reiterates its call to separate transmission charges, helping Filipino consumers understand their electricity bills. Average rate for November 2025 is P1.3547/kWh.
NGCP urges unbundling of transmission charges to help Filipino consumers understand their electricity bills. Learn about the components and the recent rate changes.
Animal welfare groups file charges under the Animal Welfare Act after a viral video shows a man beating a stray dog in Lapu-Lapu City. The dog later died from its injuries. Learn how to stay safe around strays.
The Supreme Court halts the Sandiganbayan graft trial of ex-Cebu City administrator Floro Casas Jr. Read the details of the P239.7M garbage contract case and the legal battle.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro faces criminal and administrative complaints for alleged graft and violation of the National Heritage Act during the Capitol renovation. The NHCP inspected the site on December 5, 2025.
Suspended San Simon Mayor Abundio 'JP' Punsalan Jr. is a fugitive as police fail to locate him for graft and malversation charges. Authorities continue the manhunt.
Ombudsman files graft, malversation charges vs DPWH officials, contractor for non-existent P96.5M Davao Occidental flood control. President Marcos orders arrest. Read the full story.
Porac, Pampanga Mayor Jaime Capil posts bail for 7 graft counts tied to a 2024 illegal Pogo raid. His arraignment is set for December 11. Read the full story.
A Pasig court issues an arrest warrant for Porac Mayor Jaime Capil over 7 graft counts linked to an illegal POGO. His camp says they are verifying the warrant. #Philippines #POGO
CIDG Acting Director says three co-accused in ex-Rep. Zaldy Co's P289-M graft case are 'dummy' officials. Warrants issued, some remain at large.
Former Cebu City officials face graft charges for alleged P240M overpayment in garbage collection. Ombudsman files case at Sandiganbayan. Learn details.
Ombudsman files criminal charges against 11 individuals in Cebu City's P239.72 million garbage services overpayment case. Arrest warrants expected soon.
President Marcos Jr. reveals former Rep. Zaldy Co's camp attempted blackmail to stop his passport cancellation. P12B in assets frozen in major graft probe. Read the full details.
President Marcos Jr. announces graft charges against 8 lawmakers over anomalous flood control projects. PHP12 billion in assets frozen as investigation expands.
NBI arrests DPWH engineer Dennis Abagon in P289-million road dike corruption scandal involving ex-congressman Zaldy Co. Warrant issued for 15 officials in Oriental Mindoro project.
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and ex-Rep Zaldy Co face plunder, graft charges over P100-B flood control projects. ICI, DPWH recommend Ombudsman filing. Read details.
President Marcos Jr. navigates a political storm with his sister's drug use allegations, graft charges against a former lawmaker, and a contentious Cabinet reshuffle. How will this affect his leadership?
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon announces first graft cases filed against former officials over anomalous flood control projects. Government vows accountability.
Former Ako Bicol rep Zaldy Co faces criminal charges for alleged irregularities in Oriental Mindoro road dike project. Read the full details of this corruption case.