Edwin Gardiola faces malversation complaint before Ombudsman
(1st UPDATE) Rappler first reported in 2025 that the Gardiolas’ companies had allegedly secured billions of pesos in DPWH contracts while he was House appropriations vice chairman
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Rappler Recap: Bong Revilla walks free after posting bail
The Sandiganbayan 3rd Division grants Revilla’s petition for bail on July 31
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‘Waste of taxpayers’ money’: Caloocan residents slam ‘useless’ drainage projects
(3rd UPDATE) Residents of Caloocan City lament the continued flooding in their areas despite millions spent on road rehabilitation and drainage projects
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Revilla’s P1-M bail: What ‘weak evidence’ bought him
Revilla is out of jail for now, but this does not mean he’s completely off the hook. His graft and malversation cases are still active and his trial is still ongoing.
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Bong Revilla’s sister bags almost P5-billion DPWH contracts in family’s Cavite bailiwick
Graia Construction Corporation, which lists Rebecca Bautista-Ocampo (a.k.a. Princess Revilla) as president and CEO, was awarded 67 projects by the DPWH from 2016-2025. During this period, her two brothers and a nephew served as lawmakers at various points.
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Sandiganbayan denies Ombudsman’s bid to exclude Bonoan from flood control case
The anti-graft court says, however, that the Ombudsman may still push to make the former DPWH chief its state witness
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Flood control corruption cleanup spooks investors, drags PH growth – World Bank
Scrutiny triggered by corruption in flood control projects spoils investor confidence and is a key factor why the World Bank cut its 2026 Philippine growth forecast to 3.7% from 5.3%
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Impeachment trial: Where did Sara Duterte’s P612-M confidential funds go? | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte impeachment, Manuel Bonoan, Meralco
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[Order in the Court] Bong Revilla: On bail but not yet acquitted
He’s provisionally free, but this does not mean that he’s been acquitted. The trial is still ongoing and the cases against him are still active.
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