Day: August 3, 2026

Ombudsman Suspends Both Laguna Mayor, Vice Mayor as Bitter Political Feud Escalates

Ombudsman Suspends Both Laguna Mayor, Vice Mayor as Bitter Political Feud Escalates

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By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — The intensifying political conflict at San Pablo City Hall has reached...

Lacson Alleges ‘Recycled’ Project Photos, Links Taguig Infrastructure Works to Alleged Corruption Scheme

Lacson Alleges ‘Recycled’ Project Photos, Links Taguig Infrastructure Works to Alleged Corruption Scheme

grantforddetabali August 3, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has intensified his corruption allegations involving infrastructure...

Teachers Hail New ‘Last Mile’ Law, Say It Ends Years of Neglect in Remote Schools

Teachers Hail New ‘Last Mile’ Law, Say It Ends Years of Neglect in Remote Schools

grantforddetabali August 3, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — Public school teachers assigned to the country’s most isolated and underserved...

BI Deports Two Japanese Fugitives, Tightens Crackdown on Transnational Crime

BI Deports Two Japanese Fugitives, Tightens Crackdown on Transnational Crime

grantforddetabali August 3, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deported two Japanese nationals wanted...

PNP Seizes ₱22 Million Worth of Illegal Drugs in 24-Hour Nationwide Anti-Drug Operations

PNP Seizes ₱22 Million Worth of Illegal Drugs in 24-Hour Nationwide Anti-Drug Operations

grantforddetabali August 3, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) anti-drug units confiscated more than ₱22 million...

LTFRB Opens Hearings on PUV Fare Hike Petitions Amid Fuel Price Pressures

LTFRB Opens Hearings on PUV Fare Hike Petitions Amid Fuel Price Pressures

grantforddetabali August 3, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is set to...

Cloud Seeding Lifts Magat Dam Above Critical Level, Easing Irrigation Concerns

Cloud Seeding Lifts Magat Dam Above Critical Level, Easing Irrigation Concerns

grantforddetabali August 3, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — Cloud-seeding operations carried out over the past several days have helped restore...

Ombudsman Opens Plunder, Graft Probe vs. Legarda, Son Over Alleged P10-B ‘Ghost Electricity’ Projects

Ombudsman Opens Plunder, Graft Probe vs. Legarda, Son Over Alleged P10-B ‘Ghost Electricity’ Projects

grantforddetabali August 3, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has launched a preliminary investigation into...

Ombudsman Reverses Earlier Claim, Confirms Padilla Filed Reply in Obstruction Case

Ombudsman Reverses Earlier Claim, Confirms Padilla Filed Reply in Obstruction Case

grantforddetabali August 3, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has acknowledged that Sen. Robin Padilla...

PNP Intensifies Crackdown on Gun-for-Hire Groups Ahead of First BARMM Parliamentary Polls

PNP Intensifies Crackdown on Gun-for-Hire Groups Ahead of First BARMM Parliamentary Polls

grantforddetabali August 3, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified nationwide operations against gun-for-hire syndicates,...