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SC Upholds Kian Conviction, PNP Reform Urged

The Supreme Court's decision upholding the conviction of Kian Delos Santos's murderers brings a measure of justice. Advocates now challenge the PNP to enact deep, systemic reform to end police impunity for good.

DPWH-11 Officials Quarantined in Lapu-Lapu City Jail

Cezarah 'Sarah' Discaya and eight other DPWH Region 11 officials are in mandatory quarantine at Lapu-Lapu City Jail. They face graft and malversation charges, with a hearing set for January 13, 2026.

Lacson: Death of Ex-DPWH Official Tragic for Probe

Senator Ping Lacson calls the death of ex-DPWH Usec. Catalina Cabral tragic, saying she could have exposed corruption in flood control and infrastructure projects. Read the latest on the Senate investigation.

Ex-DPWH Official's Death a Blow to Corruption Probe

Senator Ping Lacson laments the tragic death of ex-DPWH Usec. Catalina Cabral, who could have exposed massive corruption in flood control and infrastructure projects. The Blue Ribbon Committee seeks her potential notes to aid the ongoing investigation.

Lapu-Lapu's P14.6M Skywalk Faces Another Delay

The P14.6 million skywalk in Barangay Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City, misses its November 2025 deadline. Rep. Ahong Chan warns of penalties for further delays. Read the latest updates.

Remulla: No Foul Play in DPWH Official's Death

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla states former DPWH Usec. Maria Catalina Cabral's death was suicide by blunt force trauma. PNP continues probe, links it to flood control controversy. Read the latest updates.

Danao City Rejects DPWH Projects, Seeks Fund Realignment

Danao City Mayor refuses permits for ₱89.35M DPWH road projects, calling for funds to be redirected to urgent bridge repairs and flood control after Typhoon Tino. A clash over local priorities vs. national planning.

Danao Mayor Rejects Non-Priority DPWH Road Projects

Mayor Nito Durano denies permits for DPWH's 2026 projects in Danao City, calling them non-essential. He urges fund reallocation to urgent needs like bridge rehab post-Typhoon Tino. Read the full story.

Top DPWH Official Found Dead in Benguet Ravine

The body of DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was found in a 40-meter ravine along Kennon Road. Questions swirl around her death as she was a key figure in a flood control scandal.

P1.2M Rice Mill Turnover in Zamboanga del Sur

DAR empowers Zamboanga del Sur farmers with a P1.2 million mobile rice mill to cut losses and boost livelihood. See how this SuRE ARC project drives sustainable agriculture.

Contractor faces graft for P96.5M Davao 'ghost project'

Controversial contractor Cezarah 'Sarah' Discaya, accused in a P96.5 million ghost project, faces graft charges transferred to Lapu-Lapu City court. 11 DPWH engineers also implicated. Read the latest developments.

PNP Probes Death of Ex-DPWH Official Catalina Cabral

Acting PNP Chief orders CIDG and PRO-Cordillera to investigate the death of former DPWH Usec Catalina Cabral, who fell from a Benguet cliff. Authorities confirm autopsy and DNA tests amid fraud concerns.

DNA Test Ordered for Body of Ex-DPWH Official Cabral

Authorities will conduct DNA and autopsy tests on a body found in Benguet, believed to be former DPWH Usec. Catalina Cabral, amid an ongoing probe into flood control anomalies. Read the latest updates.

Ombudsman Seizes Gadgets of Deceased DPWH Official Cabral

The Office of the Ombudsman directs Benguet authorities to secure the cellphone of former DPWH Usec. Catalina Cabral, found dead after an alleged fall. Investigation continues amid past corruption allegations. Read the latest developments.

DPWH Chief Orders Completion of Bulacan Dike Gaps

DPWH Secretary Vivencio Dizon directs new Bulacan officials to finish all unfinished dikes, prioritizing the Calumpit site of a 'ghost' project. Read the latest on the flood control probe.

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