Erice warns House actions amount to ‘constitutional sabotage’ of impeachment process

House Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Caloocan City 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice warned that the constitutional process of impeachment is being undermined by the alleged use of technicalities to block accountability, describing the situation as “constitutional sabotage.” Erice said concerns have arisen over what he described as the filing of a weak impeachment complaint that was allegedly used to pre-empt stronger…

Lacson trashes ‘minority report,’ says only Blue Ribbon Committee can issue flood probe findings

Senate President Pro Tempore and Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman Panfilo “Ping” Lacson rejected the so-called “minority report” on the flood control controversy, saying it disrespects both the committee and the entire Senate. “How will I respect a document that symbolizes disrespect towards the Blue Ribbon Committee and the entire Senate?” Lacson said, stressing that there is only one Senate panel authorized…

Isko Moreno announces ₱476.49M allowance payouts for seniors, solo parents, PWDs from Jan. 28–30: ‘Nabawasan na po si Judith’

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has announced that the city government will release ₱476.488 million in allowances for senior citizens, solo parents, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) from January 28 to 30, 2026. Domagoso made the announcement during a Facebook livestream on Wednesday afternoon, January 21. The Mayor said the January payout will cover arrears for September to December 2025…

How DepEd’s expanded ₱25.7-billion feeding program will work in 2026

The Department of Education (DepEd) will roll out a significantly expanded School-Based Feeding Program in 2026, backed by a ₱25.7-billion allocation aimed at tackling malnutrition, improving attendance, and supporting vulnerable learners nationwide. In an interview on DZRH News program Special on Saturday, Education Assistant Secretary Roger Masapol said the increase—from ₱11.7 billion in 2025—reflects a policy shift that prioritizes early nutrition coverage.…

EDITORIAL: The abuse of class suspensions has gone too far

When did we become a country so quick to suspend classes at the faintest hint of inconvenience? Local officials today seem to wield the power to cancel school like a social media stunt, a button pressed for applause, hearts, and fleeting praise from students who will forget about it by the next viral meme. No leader wins respect by gambling with education.…

Malacañang under fire as fallout grows over removal of career DOH officials

With the perceived ouster of career health officials, Malacañang now stands accused of putting institutional stability and expert leadership at risk for political convenience. The uproar follows the exit of Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and other veteran DOH officials in what appears to be a politically motivated shake-up. About 55 professional medical groups signed a joint statement expressing concerns of what…

SPECIAL REPORT: Laguna Lake on the verge of becoming the Philippines’ largest septic tank

The Laguna Lake is fast deteriorating into the country’s “biggest septic tank,” Biñan City Rep. Walfredo “Arman” Dimaguila Jr. warned on Saturday, August 2. In an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday, Rep. Dimaguila urged the Marcos Jr. administration to take urgent and science-based action to rehabilitate the vital water body affecting millions across Southern Luzon and Metro Manila. “Magkakaroon na…

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