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Passport Cancellation Lags for Ex-Lawmaker Accused in Trillion-Peso Kickback Scheme

Passport Cancellation Lags for Ex-Lawmaker Accused in Trillion-Peso Kickback Scheme

Former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co Passport Cancellation Lags for Ex-Lawmaker Accused in Trillion-Peso Kickback Scheme By Wilma N. Yamzon – ThrNationWeek.Com | October 17, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Despite escalating pressure and a formal request from House Speaker Faustino Dy III, the passport of former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co remains valid,…

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Philippines: From Impersonation Hub to P-Pop Powerhouse

Philippines: From Impersonation Hub to P-Pop Powerhouse

SB19 Philippines: From Impersonation Hub to P-Pop Powerhouse By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 17, 2025 MANILA – Is the Philippines poised to become a global center for performance artistry?  While the title remains elusive, the nation’s dynamic entertainment scene is undeniably cultivating a breeding ground for exceptional talent, from world-class impersonators to a…

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Ghost’ Health Centers Plague Philippines; Thousands Denied Medical Care as Projects Stall

Ghost’ Health Centers Plague Philippines; Thousands Denied Medical Care as Projects Stall

Health Secretary Ted Herbosa Ghost’ Health Centers Plague Philippines; Thousands Denied Medical Care as Projects Stall By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | October 17, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Thousands of impoverished Filipinos are being denied access to vital medical services due to the existence of hundreds of incomplete or non-operational “super health centers” across…

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DPWH Vows ‘Airtight’ Cases in Crackdown on Ghost Flood Projects

DPWH Vows ‘Airtight’ Cases in Crackdown on Ghost Flood Projects

DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon DPWH Vows ‘Airtight’ Cases in Crackdown on Ghost Flood Projects By Bing Jabadan & Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | October 16, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is escalating its fight against corruption, promising to deliver strong evidence to the Independent Committee on Infrastructure…

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Ombudsman Reopens Wealth Declaration Access

Ombudsman Reopens Wealth Declaration Access

Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano presents a memo from the Office of the Ombudsman that removes restrictions on public access to the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) of public officials. Ombudsman Reopens Wealth Declaration Access: Will It Expose Filipino Kleptocrats? By Wilma N Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | October 16, 2025 MANILA, Philippines –…

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DPWH Pushes Insurance Claims Over Bulacan ‘Ghost Flood Projects’

DPWH Pushes Insurance Claims Over Bulacan ‘Ghost Flood Projects’

Secretary Vince Dizon and IC Commissioner Reynaldo Regalado sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to expedite the release of surety bonds for infrastructure projects from insurance companies. DPWH Pushes Insurance Claims Over Bulacan ‘Ghost Flood Projects’ By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 15, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Public Works and Highways…

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Flood Control Contractors Halt Cooperation in Corruption Probe

Flood Control Contractors Halt Cooperation in Corruption Probe

Contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya attend their third and final hearing before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). Flood Control Contractors Halt Cooperation in Corruption Probe By Wilma N Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | October 15, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A high-stakes corruption probe into potentially fraudulent flood control projects has taken a dramatic turn, with…

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ICI Probe: Smokescreen for Alleged Romualdez-Co Kickbacks?

ICI Probe: Smokescreen for Alleged Romualdez-Co Kickbacks?

Former House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez Sr. appears at ICI on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. ICI Probe: Smokescreen for Alleged Romualdez-Co Kickbacks? By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 15, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Is the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) a genuine effort to combat corruption within the Marcos…

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