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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla has ordered over 80 senior officials of the Office of the Ombudsman to submit their courtesy resignations as part of a sweeping reorganization aimed at addressing alleged “midnight appointments” made under his predecessor, Samuel Martires. Under Office Order 347, officials holding Salary Grades 25 to 29—including assistant ombudsmen, directors, and senior graft investigators—were given seven …

Amid renewed calls for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to speak out on corruption and questions over the loyalty of uniformed services, civic leader Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia defended the AFP and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), saying they remain steadfast protectors of the nation and the Constitution. Citing an OCTA Research survey showing that seven in 10 …

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expressed full readiness to share data with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) that could expose more politicians who received questionable campaign contributions from government contractors. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said the poll body is willing to cooperate with the ICI and other investigative agencies to help uncover potential corruption links between public officials …

Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III is seeking to give more teeth and transparency to his proposed Independent People’s Commission (IPC), a body envisioned to investigate corruption across all government sectors—not just infrastructure. Speaking during the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights hearing, Sotto said the IPC’s mandate must go beyond the limited scope of the executive-created Independent Commission …

Malacañang announced last week that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Education (DepEd), and local government units (LGUs) will join forces to speed up the construction of classrooms across the country. Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the initiative follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to provide direct funding to LGUs …

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) assured the public last week that the 13 luxury vehicles seized from contractor couple Pacifico “Curlee” II and Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya are safe and legal to use once auctioned off. According to BOC Assistant Commissioner and spokesperson Vincent Philip Maronilla, the high-end vehicles, which were found to have been illegally imported, will be available for …

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and officials from Sweden met recently to discuss maritime security challenges in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and the country’s broader territorial waters, focusing on efforts to safeguard the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). In a statement, the PCG said the meeting aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen international cooperation and …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has clarified that no documents related to flood control projects were stored in the Bureau of Research and Standards (BRS) building in Quezon City that caught fire last week. The BRS serves as the DPWH’s research and policy arm, conducting studies, pilot testing, and formulating standards for government infrastructure projects. In a …

Civil society leader Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia called for fairness and sobriety amid allegations linking First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos to supposed irregularities in flood control projects, saying that “integrity should never be tainted by gossip nor condemned by speculation.” Goitia, chairman emeritus of several civic groups including ABKD, PADER, LIPI, and FDNY, lamented that “in this age of …

Malacañang on Wednesday said the possible reimposition of the death penalty, amid growing public outrage over corruption in government, requires careful and thorough study. In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has yet to take a position on proposals to restore capital punishment as a deterrent against corruption. …