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Senator Francis Escudero has filed a measure seeking to institutionalize a uniform system for determining the cost of infrastructure projects to prevent overpricing and promote fiscal discipline. Senate Bill No. 1467, or the proposed “Act Institutionalizing a Detailed Unit Price Analysis System (DUPA) in the Determination of Appropriations for Any and All Infrastructure Projects,” requires that all public infrastructure appropriations …

In a stunning twist to the country’s widening flood control scandal, former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez was noticeably excluded from the list of public officials recommended for plunder charges by the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI). The commission, chaired by retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Andres Reyes Jr., announced last week that it has endorsed the filing of criminal …

With the Philippines set to chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year, the Department of Energy (DOE) has vowed to help advance the region’s vision of an interconnected and sustainable energy future. Speaking at the Singapore–International Energy Agency Forum, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said ASEAN member states are united in ensuring reliable and affordable power while accelerating …

Despite a Manila court’s recommendation to investigate the falsified affidavit of surprise witness Orly Guteza, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will continue to recognize Guteza’s testimony in its probe on the alleged flood control fund scandal. Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 18 Executive Judge Carolina Iscasiano-Sison earlier recommended a preliminary investigation for …

Following the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) en banc decision disqualifying her from the 2025 mayoral race, Tarlac City Mayor Susan Yap-Sulit vowed to fight the ruling and exhaust all legal remedies available to her. Calling the decision “unfair” to the voters who gave her their mandate, Yap-Sulit said she would not allow a “technicality” to overturn the will of the …

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has achieved a perfect score in the 2025 Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Report Card Survey (RCS) 2.0, with all 10 of its evaluated branches earning top marks for outstanding public service. Out of 904 government agencies assessed nationwide, only 59 were recognized — and GSIS accounted for 10 of those awardees. The GSIS branches …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act (RA) 12312, officially banning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and declaring their operations illegal across the country. Signed on October 23, the Anti-POGO Act of 2025 repeals RA 11590, which previously legalized offshore gaming. The new law underscores the State’s commitment to maintaining peace and order, protecting life and property, and …

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chair Vigor Mendoza II has committed to resolving more than 37,000 pending motions and petitions filed with the agency before the end of the year. Mendoza said last week that he has directed all LTFRB division chiefs to act on at least 4,000 pending motions and petitions within the next 30 days as …

In the last quarter of 2026, the Philippines will once again stand at the center of regional diplomacy as it hosts the next ASEAN Summit. The year-long preparations have long started, involving logistical overhauls, inter-agency coordination, and — as is often the case in Philippine politics — the juggling of priorities such as the postponed EDSA rehabilitation project. Yet, beneath the official …

Senator Erwin Tulfo is facing a quo warranto petition before the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) questioning his right to hold office due to alleged citizenship issues. SET Deputy Secretary Eleanor Francisco-Anunciacion revealed during the agency’s budget hearing that the case was filed on July 15, 2025—two months after the proclamation of newly elected senators. While she did not name Tulfo, …