Windows26: Duterte, Go sued anew, now over warship deal

August 8, 2024

Hi, reader! Today, we're covering Duterte and Go facing a new plunder complaint over a warship deal, Senators' security tightened amid Pogo probe threats, and the House's rejection of the 'e-sabong' ban lift.

Duterte, Go sued anew, now over warship deal

Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV filed another plunder complaint in the Department of Justice against former President Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go on Wednesday for allegedly manipulating a P16-billion contract for two Navy ships with "stripped-down capabilities" instead of modern frigates or state-of-the-art warships.

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Senators' security tightened due to 'threats' linked to Pogo probe

The Senate has taken steps to tighten security measures for some of its members who are facing death threats purportedly because of their continuing inquiry into the illegal activities of Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) and their alleged protectors.

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PH starts 4-nation naval drills with US, Australia, Canada

The Philippines, Australia, Canada and the United States on Wednesday began maritime drills in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to demonstrate their commitment to the rule of law in the face of growing regional tensions over Beijing's aggressiveness in the South China Sea.

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House lawmakers reject lifting of 'e-sabong' ban

Pro-administration members in the House of Representatives said on Wednesday that they were firmly against the revival of online cockfighting, or "e-sabong," to make up for income losses from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s ban on Philippine overseas gaming operations (Pogos).

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House forms 'supercommittee' for issues commonly tied to Duterte

The House of Representatives has formed a "supercommittee" that will consolidate its ongoing inquiries into Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), the questionable issuance of Philippine documents to Chinese nationals, the current state of the narcotics trade and the alleged abuses committed during the drug war waged by the previous administration.

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EDITORIAL: Pilfering PhilHealth funds

The obvious remedy to the problem of inadequate health care for Filipinos is to push PhilHealth to become more efficient in vigorously fulfilling its mandate, and not to impound its funds for still unclear purposes.

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