Bob Woodward — one of the journalists whose reporting on the Watergate scandal helped bring down Richard Nixon’s presidency — is tackling President Donald Trump’s administration in his latest book.
Iran’s currency crisis triggers corruption crackdown
With its currency plummeting ahead of the reimposition of US sanctions, Iran has responded with dozens of arrests and claims of an enemy conspiracy, but also signs of a push to confront corruption.
Indonesia bans local IS-affiliated group behind deadly attacks
An Indonesian court on Tuesday banned a local extremist network responsible for a series of deadly terror attacks on home soil, significantly expanding police powers to charge members and freeze funding.
Mocha Uson slams DZMM reporter for fake news
Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson is upset with a radio reporter for peddling fake news about her. Uson belied a DZMM report that she…
Cynthia Villar blasts PDP-Laban for poaching from NP: Alliance ba ‘yung kinukuha ang member mo?
The alliance between PDP-Laban and Nacionalista Party (NP) may appear to be rock solid, but Senator Cynthia Villar is unhappy over the ruling party’s alleged poaching of her party mates.
Risa, Nancy, Ping condemn Basilan blast
Several senators on Tuesday expressed their condemnation and concern over the deadly van explosion in Basilan that resulted in the deaths of at least 10 persons.
Cynthia Villar belittles Sara Duterte’s Hugpong: Wala pa silang nagagawa!
Senator Cynthia Villar doesn’t seem to be impressed with Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte’s political party, Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), even if the presidential daughter is emerging to be a force to be reckoned with in politics.
Arroyo creates new House panel on disaster management
House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo recently created a new congressional committee to tackle disaster preparedness and resiliency of every district in the country.
Nograles concerned with ‘slashed budgets’ in the proposed 2019 NEP
Davao City Rep. Karlo Nograles is worried about the “slashed budgets” of some key government agencies in the proposed Php 3.757-trillion National Budget for 2019.
Hao siao out! Up to 10 PDP members to be expelled over illegal assembly
Up to 10 members of ruling party PDP-Laban would be kicked out of the party for holding an illegal national assembly and electing a new set of party officers.
Pwede nang magpiyansa! SC downgrades estafa raps vs. Delfin Lee
Detained property developer Delfin Lee, who is facing charges in connection with the alleged multi-billion peso housing loan scam, may soon get bail.
The trial continue: SC upholds Jinggoy’s indictment over ‘pork’ scam
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday (July 31) upheld the indictment of former Senator Jinggoy Estrada over his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam.
Thumbs up! Bersamin tops SC bets for Chief Justice
Supreme Court (SC) Justice Lucas Bersamin leads the candidates recommended by the high tribunal for the post of chief justice.
Dahil ba kritiko? Group asks gov’t to drop raps vs. ex-lawmakers
The government has been asked to drop the murder charges against former party-list representatives Satur Ocampo, Rafael Mariano, Liza Maza and Teddy Casino.
Gloria speakership leaves alliances with PDP shaky
The ouster of PDP-Laban Secretary General Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez as House Speaker has left the ruling party’s alliances with other political parties shaky.
Arroyo hands-off in House minority leadership row – Andaya
House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will not interfere in the ongoing leadership row for the control of the minority bloc.
WATCH | Sotto admits to inviting Pacquiao to jump to NPC
Senate President Tito Sotto admits to inviting Senator Manny Pacquiao to jump to Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC)
Tito Sotto leads drug testing for Senate employees
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III led over 400 officials and employees in a surprise random drug testing at the Senate Monday.
Like a boss! GMA meets with economic managers to discuss inflation
House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is back in her element Tuesday (July 31) as she met with the administration’s economic managers to discuss inflation.
WATCH | Villar: Nacionalista open to alliance with Sara Duterte’s Hugpong ng Pagbabago
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV: Nacionalista open to alliance with Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio’s Hugpong ng Pagbabago
Possessive! Suarez: I want to stay as Minority Leader ‘coz I don’t want others in my office
Vanity and prestige are the reasons why Quezon Rep. Danilo Suarez wants to remain the Minority Leader in the House or Representatives despite voting for former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as Speaker.
WATCH | Pacquiao moving out of PDP-Laban? Koko says no
Senator Manny Pacquiao moving out of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan? Senator Koko Pimentel says no
WATCH | JV wants jail time for minds behind botched housing projects
Senator JV Ejercito wants jail time for minds behind botched housing projects
WATCH | Koko threatens to ‘abandon’ Smartmatic if 2019 polls marred by flubs
Senator Koko Pimentel threatens to ‘abandon’ Smartmatic if 2019 polls marred by flubs
