11 h. ago Senate Committee Supports Philippines Visa Waiver for Increased Tourism to CNMI

Senate Committee Supports Philippines Visa Waiver for Increased Tourism to CNMI  CitizenPortal.ai

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62 h. ago Lacson announced his decision to step down as Senate Blue Ribbon Chair — Dateline Philippines

Lacson announced his decision to step down as Senate Blue Ribbon Chair — Dateline Philippines  Asian Journal News

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5 d. ago US Senate reso reaffirms MDT with the Philippines, condemns China’s aggression

US Senate reso reaffirms MDT with the Philippines, condemns China’s aggression  Philstar.com

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1 week ago ‘Sila dapat itapon’: Filipinos fume over code word ‘basura’ for flood kickbacks

Filipinos, including several public figures, condemned the use of the code word “basura” or trash to refer to bags of alleged kickbacks from corruption-ridden flood control projects. In a Senate hearing on Thursday, September 25, Orly Guteza, a former Philippine Marines member and security consultant of Rep. Zaldy Co (Ako Bicol party-list), testified that he was […] The post ‘Sila dapat itapon’: Filipinos fume over code word ‘basura’ for flood kickbacks appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Philippine Senators in kickbacks scandal: Escudero, Binay, Revilla named; top auditor, education official called out in flood control scam

Philippine Senators in kickbacks scandal: Escudero, Binay, Revilla named; top auditor, education official called out in flood control scam  Gulf News

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2 w. ago Villanueva’s ‘World Integrity Prize’ revisited amid flood control controversy

A publication material (pubmat) congratulating Sen. Joel Villanueva for receiving the “World Integrity Prize” earlier this year resurfaced amid allegations of his involvement in flood control corruption. On Jan. 25, 2025, Christian television network Light TV posted a pubmat greeting the lawmaker, who was recognized as a recipient of the World Integrity Prize and named as a “Person […] The post Villanueva’s ‘World Integrity Prize’ revisited amid flood control controversy appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Dumaguete bishop says flood control scandal a symptom of ‘deeper sickness’

Amid nationwide rallies against corruption, a Catholic bishop warned that the flood control scandal is only “a symptom of a much deeper sickness.” Bishop Julito Cortes of Dumaguete said corruption persists even in local infrastructure projects, from road construction to small-scale municipal works. “This scandal [involving flood control projects] is only a symptom of a […] The post Dumaguete bishop says flood control scandal a symptom of ‘deeper sickness’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Philippines: ₱600m kickbacks given by district engineer to Senator Joel Villanueva's staff; Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Bong Revilla named corruption in probe

Philippines: ₱600m kickbacks given by district engineer to Senator Joel Villanueva's staff; Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Bong Revilla named corruption in probe  Gulf News

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2 w. ago Philippines: ₱600m kickbacks given by delivered to Senator Joel Villanueva's staff; Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Bong Revilla, Zaldy Co named corruption in probe into ghost infra projects

Philippines: ₱600m kickbacks given by delivered to Senator Joel Villanueva's staff; Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Bong Revilla, Zaldy Co named corruption in probe into ghost infra projects  Gulf News

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2 w. ago MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang called out Vice President Sara Duterte for suggesting to kidnap Ako Bicol party

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang called out Vice President Sara Duterte for suggesting to kidnap Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co over his alleged involvement in anomalous flood control projects, saying such a proposal was both "illegal and dangerous." I  LinkedIn

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3 w. ago Philippines flood scam: $111 billion budget, 2 scenarios, speaker hires spokesperson, Senator seeks 'repentance', budget insertions in focus (long read)

Philippines flood scam: $111 billion budget, 2 scenarios, speaker hires spokesperson, Senator seeks 'repentance', budget insertions in focus (long read)  Gulf News

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3 w. ago Philippines senators urge increased funding for fight against financial crimes

Philippines senators urge increased funding for fight against financial crimes  Asia Gaming Brief

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3 w. ago The Senate Saga: A Mirror of Wealth and Misplaced Priorities — Dateline Philippines

The Senate Saga: A Mirror of Wealth and Misplaced Priorities — Dateline Philippines  Asian Journal News

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3 w. ago Philippines Senate President Ousted After Being Linked to Casino Money Laundering

Philippines Senate President Ousted After Being Linked to Casino Money Laundering  Casino.org

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3 w. ago Philippine AML Council says to probe casinos amid flood project scam involving former govt officials

Philippine AML Council says to probe casinos amid flood project scam involving former govt officials  GGRAsia

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3 w. ago Philippine senator says govt officials involved in flood scam lost nearly US$17mln in some of the country’s casinos

Philippine senator says govt officials involved in flood scam lost nearly US$17mln in some of the country’s casinos  GGRAsia

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4 w. ago 2 Philippine senators implicated in flood control corruption inquiry but deny allegations

2 Philippine senators implicated in flood control corruption inquiry but deny allegations  The Independent

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last month Tito Sotto Returns as PH Senate President, Replacing Chiz Escudero — Dateline Philippines

Tito Sotto Returns as PH Senate President, Replacing Chiz Escudero — Dateline Philippines  Asian Journal News

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last month Philippines: Escudero ousted, Sotto in as shakeup hits Senate, what's next?

Philippines: Escudero ousted, Sotto in as shakeup hits Senate, what's next?  Gulf News

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last month Philippine Senate Replaces Head as Corruption Scandal Builds

Philippine Senate Replaces Head as Corruption Scandal Builds  Bloomberg.com

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