INQToday | Escudero, Binay, Revilla deny links to anomalous infra deals
Escudero rejects claims in ex-DPWH Undersecretary’s Senate exposé
Sen. Francis Escudero on Thursday rejected the allegations by former Department of Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo that he was involved in irregularities in public works deals, describing the claims as part of a “well-orchestrated” attempt to discredit the Senate.
Nancy Binay denies links to anomalous infra deals
Former Senator and now Makati Mayor Nancy Binay on Thursday denied any involvement in anomalous infrastructure deals, stating that there was “no truth” in the accusations against her.
Former Sen. Revilla denies flood control kickback claims
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. condemns the allegations raised by former DPWH Undersecretary Roberto R. Bernardo during today’s Senate blue ribbon committee hearing.
DepEd undersecretary Olaivar denies link to faulty infra projects
Education Undersecretary Trygve Olaivar denied Thursday his involvement in the alleged irregularities surrounding government-funded infrastructure projects, where he was accused of receiving a cut for the project’s implementation.
Dizon curses at Davao DPWH DE over P96.5-M ‘ghost’ flood control project
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday cursed at DPWH Davao Occidental District Engr. Rodrigo Larete, after the secretary visited the location of a supposed P96.5 million flood control project in the region that did not exist.
Marcos: Lack of progress on West PH Sea ‘unfortunate’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday described as “unfortunate” the Philippines and China’s lack of significant progress on issues concerning the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
DOJ, Marikina police confirm rape raps vs Marcelino Teodoro
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday confirmed that two criminal complaint-affidavits have been filed before the National Prosecution Service (NPS) against Marikina 1st District Rep. Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro.
Marcy Teodoro says cops’ accusations are false, politically-motivated
Marikina 1st District Rep. Marcelino Teodoro has denounced accusations against him by two female police officers for alleged acts of lasciviousness and sexual assault, claiming that these claims are false, malicious, and politically motivated.