DPWH Witness Death Mystery: Suicide or Foul Play?
The suspicious death of DPWH budget gatekeeper Ma. Catalina Cabral raises questions amid a multi-billion peso graft probe. Was it suicide or murder? Details inside.
Category : Corruption Cases
Cabral Death Ruled Suicide, Probe Ties to Flood Projects
DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral's death was suicide by blunt force trauma, officials say. PNP deepens probe, linking it to the multi-billion peso flood control controversy. Read the latest.
Remains of Ex-DPWH Official Cabral Found in Benguet Ravine
The PNP recovers former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral from a 30-meter ravine. No foul play is indicated, but the probe ties into the flood control project investigation. 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.
No VIP Treatment for 'Ghost Project' Accused in Lapu-Lapu
High-profile contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face detention in Lapu-Lapu City Jail over a P96.5M flood control scam. NBI and DOJ vow no special treatment. Read the latest.
P2.55M Shabu Seized in Tagbilaran Buy-Bust Operation
Police in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, arrested a high-value target and confiscated 375 grams of shabu worth P2.55 million in a Friday buy-bust. Read the full details of the operation.
No Special Jail Treatment for DPWH Flood Control Case Accused
NBI-Central Visayas assures equal treatment for contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers detained over a P96.5M flood control anomaly. Justice Secretary Vida's directive aims to restore public trust in the justice system.
Flood Control Contractor Jailed for P96.5M Ghost Project
Contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face graft charges over a non-existent flood control project. NBI vows no special treatment in Lapu-Lapu City Jail. Read the full story.
Ex-QC Mayor Bautista Cleared in P25.34M Graft Case
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has dismissed the graft case against former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista over a 2019 solar project. His former administrator was convicted. Read the full story.
Cebu Archbishop's 'Humble Proposal' on Anti-Corruption
Archbishop Alberto Uy outlines a 7-point moral plan for Cebu's anti-corruption coalition. Will it strengthen or confuse the push for accountability after Typhoon Tino?
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.
Cardinal Appeals for Conscience in Corruption Scandal
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David appeals to those involved in the flood control corruption scandal, urging repentance and truth. He draws a parallel to the biblical story of Zacchaeus.
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.
Cebu Councilor Alcover Hit with 12 Cyberlibel Cases
Cebu City Councilor Jun Alcover faces 12 cyberlibel complaints in Marawi City, calling them harassment. The cases stem from his Facebook posts criticizing the Colon Night Market's operations.
Death of Ex-DPWH Official Cabral Amid Flood Control Probe
The sudden death of former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral in Baguio raises questions. Authorities urge a thorough probe, stressing justice must follow due process, not public pressure.
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.
P143M smuggled cigarettes seized, P5M bribe foiled
PNP-HPG seizes P143M in smuggled cigarettes from two trucks in Quezon City, foils a P5M bribery attempt. Ongoing probe targets smuggling masterminds. Read the full story.
Contractor Discaya faces non-bailable graft cases in Lapu-Lapu
Flood control contractor Sara Discaya and 11 DPWH officials face non-bailable graft charges in Lapu-Lapu City's new anti-graft court over a P96.5-million ghost project. Read the latest developments.
Broadcaster Nacua posts bail, vows to continue work
Digos City broadcaster and barangay councilor Michael Nacua is released on bail for a cyber libel case filed by Vice Governor Cagas. He maintains his innocence, stating he was performing his journalistic duty. Read the latest on this press freedom case.
Cebu Councilor Hit with 12 Cyberlibel Complaints
Cebu City Councilor Jun Alcover is accused of cyberlibel for Facebook posts about Colon Night Market. He calls the 12 complaints harassment. Read the full story.
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.
Contractor Arrested for P96.5M Ghost Flood Control Project
NBI serves arrest warrant on Sarah Discaya, owner of St. Timothy Construction, linked to a P96.5 million ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental. Read the full story on the high-profile corruption case.
Cebu husband arrested for attempted parricide with hammer, bolo
A Cebu City man faces Attempted Parricide charges after attacking his wife with a hammer and chasing her with a bolo due to jealousy. Police recovered the weapons and made an arrest.
17 Cops Removed After Office Drinking Party Video Surfaces
The Police Regional Office swiftly dismissed the Dolores police chief and 16 officers after a video showed them drinking alcohol on duty. This serves as a stark warning against misconduct.
Business Groups Demand Independent Anti-Corruption Commission
Leading Philippine business groups call on lawmakers to urgently create a powerful, independent anti-corruption body to protect public funds and restore investor confidence. Read their demands.
P1.7M Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Zamboanga
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga City and Zamboanga del Norte led to one arrest and the confiscation of P1.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Read the full report on the crackdown.
Accountability Report for Cebu Flood Projects Due January
DPWH and ICI are finalizing a report on irregular flood control projects in Cebu, blamed for massive flooding and over 260 deaths during Typhoon Tino. Cases to be filed by January 2026.
29-Year-Old Man Arrested for Illegal Butane Sales in Consolacion
CIDG-Mandaue arrests a 29-year-old man in Consolacion for illegal butane canister sales. 23 crates of LPG-filled canisters seized. Read the full report.
4 Arrested in P4M Cebu Land Title Fraud
NBI-7 agents arrest four individuals for a P4 million estafa scam involving a fake land title in Mambaling, Cebu. One suspect remains at large. Public warned of holiday season fraud.
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