Epal Daw? VP Robredo Questions President Duterte’s Photo on OFW ID Card

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on has started issuing the iDOLE (or OFW ID card), which OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) can use for their transactions with government and private agencies regarding their employment abroad. However, Vice President Leni Robredo questioned why it has a photo of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Ombudsman Urged to Re Open Plunder Case vs Speaker Alvarez Over NAIA Contracts

An advocate group on Monday, December 11 has urged the Office of the Ombudsman to re-open the plunder case against House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, who was earlier accused of profiting from a build-operate-transfer (BOT) contract between Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and the Philippine International Air Terminals Co Inc (Piatco).

Alejano Slams Duterte for Appointing Relative as Nayong Pilipino Executive Director

A relative of President Rodrigo Duterte has been appointed as executive director of Nayong Pilipino theme park in Parañaque City. The appointment of Maria Fema Duterte, President Duterte’s niece, was confirmed last Thursday, December 7, signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. However, Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano is not happy about it.

Former DOH Secretary Garin Celebrates Birthday With LP, Night Before She Appeared on Senate Hearing?

Today, Monday, December 11 is the birthday of former DOH (Department of Health) Secretary Janette Garin. Incidentally, she is now in the on-going Senate hearing on the controversial dengue vaccine program under the past administration. However, she allegedly celebrated her birthday with some members of the Liberal Party (LP), the night before.

Netherlands to Deport CPP Founder Joma Sison Back to the Philippines in 2018

The Netherlands is set to deport Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder, Jose Maria Sison back to the Philippines early next year, 2018. This is after the Dutch government agreed to President Rodrigo Duterte when he declared last week that the CPP, and its armed wing, the New People's Army (NPA) as terrorist organizations.