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Thousands of people gathered on Sunday (Sept. 21, 2025) at the iconic EDSA Shrine, a popular symbol of the 1986 People Power Revolution, during a protest rally against government corruption at the corner of Ortigas Ave. and EDSA in Quezon City. Amid ‘Ghost’ Flood Control Projects, Filipinos Demand Justice By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com |…

Puso ng NAIA joins militant workers in demanding labor rights and exposing corruption in ‘ghost’ flood control projects. Puso ng NAIA: Include NAIA PPP Deal in Corruption Probe By Teddy Brul – TheNationWeeek.Com l September 20, 2025 Thousands of members of the broad alliance Pagkakaisa ng mga Users, Stakeholders at Obrero ng NAIA (Puso ng NAIA)…

“Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co, contractors couple Pacifico “Curlee” and Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Senate Hearing Exposes Trillions in Flood Control Kickbacks; Romualdez, Co Implicated in Ghost Projects By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | September 19, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigating the…

Former singer and actress Lindsay Custodio Former Singer-Actress Lindsay Custodio Faces Arrest Warrant in Cyber Libel Case By Obette Serrano – TheNationWeek.Com | September 19, 2025 CEBU CITY, Philippines – Former singer and actress Lindsay Custodio is reportedly facing arrest following a cyber-libel case filed by her estranged husband, Frederick Cale. The Cebu City Regional…

Protests Erupt Over Trillion-Peso Corruption Scandal By Bing Jabadan & Wilma Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | September 18, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Public outrage has engulfed the country, igniting nationwide protests set for Sunday, (Sept. 21, 2025) in response to explosive allegations of corruption involving former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Rep. Elizaldy Co. The scandal,…

From left to right: Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co and Leyte First District Congressman, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. This picture speaks a billion words and describes kleptocrats. Flood Control Funds Diverted to Luxury Jets? By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | September 18, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A firestorm of public anger is engulfing…

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez I resign as my testament to my dedication to transparency – Romualdez By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | September 17, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – “I resign not as an act of defeat, but as a testament to my dedication to transparency,” declared former House Speaker Martin Romualdez as he…

Luxury aircraft allegedly owned by Leyte’s 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez Romualdez Quits Amid Flood Project Graft Probe; Palace Vows Unfettered Investigation By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | September 17, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Martin Romualdez has resigned as Speaker of the House of Representatives following mounting allegations of corruption related to fraudulent flood control…

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong inspect flood control projects in Barangays Calumbaya and Acao, Bauang, La Union. 3-Day Nationwide Rally vs. Flood Projects Corruption Set for Sept. 21 to 24 By Wilma Yamzon & Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | September 17, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — Various religious, political, and…

An online gambling platform is shown to be readily available on mobile phones. Pagcor to Use AI Technology in Fight Against 11,985 Gambling Websites By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | September 17, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) is preparing to use AI (artificial intelligence) technology to combat approximately 11,985…