COA Upholds P73-M Disallowance of OVP Confidential Funds

The Commission on Audit has affirmed the disallowance of P73 million in confidential funds used by the Office of the Vice President in December 2022, citing insufficient documentation. The OVP must return the funds to the national treasury.

Lawyer: Madriaga Paid P100K-P150K Monthly by VP Sara

Attorney Raymund Palad asserts he has evidence proving his client Ramil Madriaga was employed by VP Sara Duterte, receiving a monthly salary of P100,000 to P150,000, plus additional cash payments, with documentation ready for court.

Gov't Studies Middle Class Aid for High Fuel Prices

The government is exploring potential assistance for middle-income earners affected by rising fuel and commodity costs, including extending fuel discounts to private motorists through the UPLIFT Committee.

Teen Caught Smuggling Shabu in Kangkong at Aklan Jail

A 17-year-old boy was apprehended for attempting to smuggle shabu concealed in kangkong stems into the BJMP facility in Kalibo, Aklan. Authorities recovered four sachets of suspected drugs and aluminum foil rolls during an inspection.

Lacson Seeks More Signatures for Senate Flood Control Report

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson calls on colleagues to sign the Blue Ribbon Committee's partial report on alleged flood control anomalies, needing at least nine signatures for plenary discussion before Congress adjourns in June.

COA Upholds P73-M OVP Fund Disallowance

The Commission on Audit has affirmed the disallowance of P73 million in confidential funds spent by the Office of the Vice President in late 2022, citing irregularities and non-compliance with spending rules.

PNP-HPG Boosts Patrols, 75K+ Violations in Metro Manila

The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group has ramped up night patrols under the Safer Cities Initiative, logging over 75,000 local ordinance violations in Metro Manila from April 6 to 13, with curfew and drinking offenses leading the tally.

Ex-Aide: P125M Duterte Funds Spent in Under 24 Hours

Ramil Madriaga testifies that P125 million in confidential funds were disbursed in less than a day, contradicting earlier reports of 11-day spending, during impeachment hearings against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Cavite Rep. Barzaga Jr. Posts Bail for Cyberlibel Charges

Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga Jr. voluntarily surrendered to police in Dasmariñas on Monday, April 13, 2026, following an arrest warrant for eight counts of cyberlibel. He quickly posted bail and accused President Marcos Jr. of orchestra

PRO 7 Arrests 1,458 Wanted Persons in Q1 2026

Police Regional Office 7 reports the arrest of 1,458 wanted individuals, including 286 Most Wanted Persons, from January to March 2026 in Central Visayas, citing strong coordination and public cooperation as key to success.

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