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P500 million confidential funds: Who was really accountable for the money?

MANILA (August 26) — A troubling question emerged during a congressional hearing Monday: Who was truly accountable for P500 million in confidential funds released to a security officer who...

Young Bangsamoro voters face first big test of democratic participation

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 26) — For thousands of young Bangsamoro voters, the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections...

Misamis Oriental revives idle abaca lab, but farmers need more than fiber

MISAMIS ORIENTAL (August 26) — An idle tissue culture laboratory in Sugbongcogon is being revived to give abaca...

Halal push must start with farmers, food supply—not just certification

ILIGAN CITY (August 26) — The Philippines’ ambition to become a stronger player in the global Halal market...

BSKE delay puts barangay voters on hold, raises questions on longer terms

MANILA (August 26) — Barangay voters may have to wait another year to choose their local leaders as...
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Sandiganbayan convicts Zamboanga Sibugay ex-vice governor

DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Sandiganbayan convicted former Zamboanga Sibugay Vice Governor for diverting P593,500.00 of public funds to personal use. The anti-graft court sentenced former...

Ombudsman indicts Maguindanao Mayor over failure to declare his cars

DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to charge  Mayor Datu Ombra Sinsuat, Sr. of Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao,...

Ombudsman fines NIA exec for ignoring letter 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Office of the Ombudsman has found National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region 12 Regional Manager Ali Satol guilty of violating...

Ozamiz City Mayor fires accountant for dishonesty

OZAMIZ CITY, Philippines —  Acting Mayor Irene Luansing fired her own City  Accountant for dishonesty. In an order dated January 25, 2018, Luansing dismissed the...

Sandiganbayan orders arrest of Davao del Norte Congressman Antonio Floirendo Jr.

DAVAO CITY, Philippines (UPDATED)-- The Sandiganbayan ordered the arrest of banana magnate and Davao del Norte (2nd District) Rep. Antonio Floirendo, Jr. in connection with...

Zamboanga del Norte ex-mayor, 8 others facing graft charges

DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the filing of charges against former officials of Labason, Zamboanga del Norte, Mayor Wilfredo...
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