MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said he would present to the plenary the draft Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) report on the flood control fund investigation once he secures 11 signatures — amid the minority bloc's decision to ignore it. A senator's signature does not necessarily mean he or she agrees with the contents of the report. Some sign committee reports but with "reservations or amendments." Lacson, chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, on Thursday said he sent the report to the minority bloc. The report recommended legal action against Senators Francis Escudero, Jinggoy Estrada, and Joel Villanueva for allegedly receiving "commissions" from flood control budget. Incidentally, they all belong to the minority bloc. "Once we secure at least 11 signatures, it will be submitted to the Bills and Index for proper disposition," the Senate president pro tempore said in a text message. Once it is transferred to the calendar for ordinary business, Lacson said he would report it out in the plenary and sponsor it on the floor "for debates, amendments." Sen. Robinhood Padilla, in a chance interview, said the minority bloc would not sign the 400-page BRC draft report because their group has its own report. The senator said he would abide by the instructions of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano not to support the report. "Of course, we, in the minority should be solid," Padilla said in Filipino.

• The Manila Times
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Under the settlement, Makati City government will pay Infradev in exchange for full ownership of the Makati Subway Project and all its related assets, effectively taking control of the venture

• Rappler
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CEBU CITY, Philippines — A high-value drug target remains in police custody as of Thursday, February 12, following a buy-bust operation in Naga City, Cebu, that led to the seizure of suspected shabu and a firearm. The operation was carried out on Wednesday, February 11, in Barangay Tina-an by Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) personnel. […]... Keep on reading: Naga City buy-bust yields high-value suspect, ₱102K shabu, firearm

• Inquirer
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Potato Corner is entering Valentine’s weekend with a  promo that puts value front and center. From February 13 to 16, the favorite flavored fries brand is  offering a Buy One, Free One deal, giving customers more fries at no extra cost.  Designed for sharing—or simply enjoying more for yourself—the limited-time offer includes:  Buy Mega Fries, get a FREE Large Fries  Buy Giga or Tera Fries, get a FREE Jumbo Fries  As consumers look for sulit options amid Valentine’s season deals, Potato Corner delivers exactly  that through generous portions and its signature flavored fries. The promo fits seamlessly into  everyday moments—from […]... Keep on reading: Celebrate Valentine’s with Double the Fries: Buy 1, Get 1 FREE at Potato Corner

• Inquirer
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Teen Clashers, pumili ng kantang swak sa feels ng generation mo at perfect sa style mo bago i-submit ang inyong audition video.

• GMA Network
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• GMA Network
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Plano ni John Rey Zabella na gawing background ang sea of clouds ng Mount Pulag para sa kanyang proposal.

• GMA Network
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Over the years, the Manila Bay question has evolved from a focus on trash to the reclamations lining the bay

• Rappler
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MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) has intensified its crackdown on electric bikes or e-bikes and e-trikes operating along highways and is moving to propose a local ordinance that would clearly regulate their use in the city. TEAM head Hyll Retuya said they strengthened their operations after observing a renewed presence of e-bikes and e-trikes on major roads, particularly during hours when enforcement personnel are not visible. “Mura’g ang nahitabo nagdakop-dakop ta ani ba. Mao na kinahanglan gyud nato i-impose strictly ang pagdili sa e-bikes,” he said. (It seems what’s happening is we are repeatedly […]... Keep on reading: TEAM eyes ordinance to regulate e-bikes, e-trikes

• Inquirer
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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda has filed Senate Resolution No. 300 urging the Senate to launch a full investigation into the “Epstein files.” The resolution warns that the Philippines may have been exploited as a base for digital cover-up operations aimed at manipulating public perception, and calls for decisive action to protect Filipino children and reinforce the country’s compliance with international human rights obligations. “Our children must never be exposed to exploitation networks, whether here or abroad. The Epstein files reveal disturbing global operations, and we have a duty to ensure that the Philippines is not used as a […]... Keep on reading: Legarda: Senate probe into ‘Epstein files’ to safeguard Filipino kids

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• SunStar Philippines
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MANILA, Philippines — Kianna Dy and Savi Davison delivered 20 points each as PLDT survived Bella Belen’s career game for Capital1, 25-20, 25-16, 22-25, 25-17, for its second straight win in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at FilOil Centre in San Juan City. Dy led the way for the High Speed Hitters with 16 kills out of 31 spike attempts and nailed four blocks to go with 11 digs, while Davison had 17 kills and three blocks on top of 11 receptions. Majoy Baron had 11 points and anchored the net defense of PLDT with […]... Keep on reading: PVL: PLDT overcomes Bella Belen, Capital1 for 2nd straight win

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‘HINDI KO ALAM KUNG PAANO NAKAKATULOG YUNG MGA NAG-AKUSA SA AKIN’ WATCH: Detained ex-Senator Bong Revilla takes a swipe at his accusers as he faces preliminary investigation over a plunder complaint at the Department of Justice. He is questioning the complaint, asking how the

• NewsWatch Plus
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MANILA, Philippines — Thirty-one business groups on Thursday called on lawmakers at the House of Representatives to pass a law that would effectively ban political dynasties. The groups said House Bill 6771 or the Anti-Political Dynasty Law fell short of the government's intent to end political dynasties in the country. "HB 6771 permits succession, switching, substitution, and rotation among relatives, enabling family members to occupy elective positions across levels of government and across election cycles, effectively preserving monopoly over political power. In reality, HB 6771 is a pro-dynasty measure," the groups said in a joint statement. They emphasized that political dynasties were “not merely a question of family participation in politics, they are an institutional problem,” adding that “public office is not a family inheritance—it is a public trust bestowed by the people and exercised for the common good. House Majority Leader Rep. Sandro Marcos is currently pushing for House Bill 6771, which he authored, together with Speaker Faustino Dy III. The groups said that an effective Anti-Political Dynasty Law must include clear and enforceable provisions that: -Prohibits relatives within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity from running or simultaneously or consecutively holding elective office, in order to uphold the "one local, one national" representation principle, to limit family dominance; - Explicitly prohibit substitution, rotation, and position-switching among prohibited relatives to circumvent term limits; - Establish a mandatory cooling-off period equal to one full electoral cycle for both term-limited officials and their relatives, preventing them from immediately seeking the same position in successive elections. "Should Congress continue to fail in passing a genuine Anti-Dynasty Law, we call on the public to exercise their constitutional right to enact legislation through a People’s Initiative. Thanks to the Philippine Identification System (RA 11055), this process can now be conducted digitally, using unique QR codes, biometrics, and specimen signatures to authenticate voter identity securely," the groups said. "Ultimately, the battle against political dynasties is a battle against corruption itself. For our nation to finally break free from the bondage of corruption, political dynasties should no longer thrive. Merit, not lineage, must determine who serves the Filipino people." The business groups and organizations in the joint statement were: Justice Reform Initiative (JRI) Advocates for National Interest (ANI) Alyansa ng Nagkakaisang Mamamayan (ANIM) Association of Certified Public Accountants in Public Practice (ACPAPP) Bukluran ng Mangagawang Pilipino (BMP) Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) De La Salle Brothers, Inc. (DLSBI) De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) Energy Lawyers Association of the Philippines (ELAP) FEU Public Policy Center Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) Iloilo Economic Development Foundation (ILEDF) Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Institute of Philippine Real Estate Appraisers (IPREA) Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran, Inc. Kontra Dinastiya Makati Business Club (MBC) Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) Military Uniformed Personnel (MUP 4 United PH) Movement for Restoration of Peace & Order (MRPO) Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM) Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Philippine Institute of Arbitrators (PIArb) Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Sanlakas Seniors on the Move Shareholders' Association of the Philippines (SharePHIL) UP Engineering Research & Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI) Women for Action Towards Reform (AWARE)

• The Manila Times
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