Malacañang Urges Full Disclosure on Flood-Control Projects
Malacañang has urged Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong to share all information regarding the anomalous flood-control projects directly with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instead of appointing a separate lead investigator. This appeal came after Magalong volunteered to spearhead the probe into questionable infrastructure initiatives linked to flooding in several regions during the rainy season.
BSP Demands E-Wallets Sever Ties with Gambling Sites
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a strict ultimatum requiring all e-wallet providers to disconnect their platforms from online gambling websites within 48 hours. However, senators expressed dissatisfaction with the two-day timeframe, calling for immediate compliance. BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan revealed this directive during a Senate committee hearing on games and amusements.
Comelec Bars Government Contractors from Political Donations
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) clarified that government contractors are prohibited from donating to candidates running for public office. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia emphasized that this restriction applies even if the contractor secured a government project only after the candidate won the election, aiming to preserve electoral fairness and transparency.
Patidongan Brothers File Complaint Against Former CIDG Chief
The Patidongan brothers have filed an administrative complaint against former Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Chief Police Brigadier General Romeo Macapaz before the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) in Quezon City. E-sabong whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan and his brother Elakim accused Macapaz of misconduct, dishonesty, and conduct unbecoming of a police officer. The complaint relates to the mysterious disappearance of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts between 2021 and 2022.
Leila de Lima Calls for DOJ Probe into Prosecutors
Mamamayang Liberal (ML) party-list Representative Leila de Lima has formally requested the Department of Justice to investigate government prosecutors who handled her drug-related cases. She accused them of “grave misconduct and gross ignorance of the law” in a complaint submitted to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. De Lima highlighted the “abuse and injustice” she endured over seven years, alleging the cases were politically motivated and fabricated.
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