A New Frontline in the War Against Corruption: How Drone Operators and Content Creators Can Help Expose Anomalous Flood Control Projects

Corruption in government projects, particularly in flood control, has long drained public funds while leaving communities vulnerable to disaster. But a new tool has emerged—sumbongsapangulo.ph, the Presidential Reporting Portal—that offers citizens an unprecedented chance to fight back. And at the heart of this modern battle are not just lawyers, auditors, or whistleblowers, but drone operators, […]

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Editorial | A Great Question for the Nation

Headline: Why Do Contractors Get Billions While the Poor Receive Pennies? Billions of pesos flow to contractors through government projects while senior citizens and the poor receive meager pensions. Corruption keeps Filipinos in poverty. 🚨 Editorial: Why do contractors get billions in funds while the poor receive only small pensions? Corruption robs Filipinos of progress. […]

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THE ANATOMY OF CORRUPTION: FLOOD CONTROL AND BEYOND

THE ANATOMY OF CORRUPTION: FLOOD CONTROL AND BEYOND Corruption in public infrastructure is not confined to the flood control projects now under scrutiny. A more pervasive practice has quietly flourished in government centers across the country—where local government units (LGUs) are plunged into multi-million, even billion-peso loans, all greased by contractors who manipulate the system […]

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Survey Shows AFP and PNP Remain Most Trusted Government Institutions in the PhilippinesPublished: August 7, 2025

Survey Shows AFP and PNP Remain Most Trusted Government Institutions in the PhilippinesPublished: August 7, 2025By OCTA Research MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) continue to enjoy high public trust and satisfaction, according to the latest Tugon ng Masa Second Quarter 2025 Survey released by OCTA […]

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Philippine Air Force Deploys Helicopters to Combat Massive Tondo Fire in Manila

Philippine Air Force Deploys Helicopters to Combat Massive Tondo Fire in Manila The Philippine Air Force launched 39 aerial firefighting missions to assist in containing a large-scale blaze in Barangay 105, Tondo, Manila. Hundreds displaced; emergency operations ongoing. Tondo fire, Philippine Air Force, PAF helicopters, aerial firefighting, Black Hawk, Huey II, PZL Sokol, disaster response, […]

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7 NPAs Killed, 9 High-Powered Firearms Seized in Intense Clash in Masbate

Online News Articlewww.breakingnewsnegrosoriental.comPublished: July 27, 2025 7 NPAs Killed, 9 High-Powered Firearms Seized in Intense Clash in Masbate MASBATE, Philippines – In another decisive blow to the dwindling forces of the Communist Party of the Philippines–New People’s Army–National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF), seven NPA rebels were killed, and nine high-powered firearms were recovered during a 30-minute […]

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AFP, Linya-Linya Ink Collaboration to Raise Awareness on WPS

AFP, Linya-Linya Ink Collaboration to Raise Awareness on WPS CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officially partnered with local creative brand Linya-Linya as part of its AFP Communication Plan Mulat campaign, aimed at strengthening public awareness and national consciousness on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The Declaration of Cooperation […]

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