They took everyones phones during the event but someone managed to do a recording using a smartwatch
DA chief Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and DPWH chief Vince Dizon met on Tuesday, October 28, to discuss audits of farm-to-market road projects and pending roadworks (around 1,000 kilometers) slated to be completed within the year.
DA will take over farm-to-market projects from the DPWH starting 2026.
Related story here: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/department-agriculture-take-charge-farm-market-road-works/
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Only four senators have yet to release their SALNs to the public: Imee Marcos, Alan Peter Cayetano, Bato dela Rosa, and Bong Go.
Excellent work, Rappler. But we still have to wait for the last five "special" senators. What is the reason behind such a delay? Will Rappler ask them about the reason behind their delayed submission?
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) confirmed on Wednesday, October 29, that three aircraft linked to former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co have left the country. @here According to CAAP, two AgustaWestland helicopters flew to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on August 20 and September 11, while a Gulfstream aircraft has been in Singapore since August 16. CAAP said it continues to monitor all registered air assets in compliance with existing regulations. More details about Zaldy Co’s aircraft here: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/zaldy-co-aircraft-list/
LOOK: All 24 senators have now publicized their statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN). Here's the updated list with the senators ranked from richest to poorest:
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New additions since yesterday: - Senator Rodante Marcoleta declares a net worth of P51 million - Senator Imee Marcos declares a net worth of nearly P165 million - Senator Bato dela Rosa's net worth is listed at P32.2 million, while Senator Bong Go's net worth is pegged at P32.4 million - Senator Alan Peter Cayetano declares a net worth of P109 million
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Wednesday, October 29, recommended the filing of criminal and administrative complaints against the following individuals: Senator Joel Villanueva Senator Jinggoy Estrada Resigned Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Mario Lipana Former Caloocan 2nd District representative Mary Mitzi Cajayon-Uy Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo ICI Chairperson Andres Reyes said these officials may have committed direct or indirect bribery, and corruption of public officials under Articles 210, 211, and 212 of the Revised Penal Code.
ICI Chairperson Andres Reyes is now here at the Office of the Ombudsman to recommend the filing of complaints against several current and former government officials.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) confirmed on Wednesday, October 29, that three aircraft registered under former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co have left the country. According to CAAP, two AgustaWestland helicopters flew to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on August 20 and September 11, while a Gulfstream aircraft has been in Singapore since August 16. CAAP said it continues to monitor all registered air assets in compliance with existing regulations. More details about Zaldy Co’s aircraft here: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/zaldy-co-aircraft-list/
Magaling magnakaw at magaling magtago ng mga ninakaw na bagay! 😡
Discayas’ luxury cars up for auction on November 17
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will auction off seven luxury vehicles owned by controversial flood control project contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya on Monday, November 17.
The collection includes a Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln Navigator, Bentley Bentayga, and some Toyota vehicles.
The auction will take place at the BOC office in the Port Area, Manila.
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Discayas’ luxury cars up for auction on November 17 The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will auction off seven luxury vehicles owned by controversial flood control project contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya on Monday, November 17. The collection includes a Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln Navigator, Bentley Bentayga, and several Toyota vehicles. The auction will take place at the BOC office in the Port Area, Manila.
The auction of seized luxury vehicles isn’t just a corruption footnote it’s a mirror of how state assets can be re-channeled into public trust. The key question now is whether the proceeds will feed local infrastructure or dissolve into another administrative fog.
The auction of seized luxury vehicles isn’t just a corruption footnote it’s a mirror of how state assets can be re-channeled into public trust. The key question now is whether the proceeds will feed local infrastructure or dissolve into another administrative fog.
Let me add: "... and into the pockets of corrupt politicians and their cohorts, corrupt government officials and businesspersons." 😡
JUST IN: The ICI recommends the filing of criminal and administrative cases – including graft – against Topnotch firm and DPWH officials over P72.3-million ghost flood control project in Plaridel, Bulacan.
(Update from @Jairo Bolledo-Rappler) @here