Maria G.

Karapatan ng taumbayan malaman PAANO at SAAN ginagastos ang CF kasi may posibilidad na diyan nag uugat ang corruption pag HINDI MAIPALIWANAG ang expenditure na either irregular, unnecessary, excessive, extravagant, o reasonable.

Okay… so this just happened, and I’m still kind of processing it. Atty. Arthur Carandang, the same guy who got removed while investigating Rodrigo #DuDirty, just got something like vindication. The Supreme Court basically erased what was done to him. Declared it void, like it never should’ve happened. And honestly, I’ve been sitting on a piece about him for a while, going back and forth, because it always felt incomplete. This ruling… this is what was missing. Carandang wasn’t just anyone. He was the Overall Deputy Ombudsman at the Office of the Ombudsman, meaning he was right there at the top of the institution meant to investigate corruption. He didn’t even choose the #DuDirty case, it landed on him after Conchita Carpio-Morales had to step aside. Suddenly, he’s the one handling a complaint from Antonio Trillanes IV accusing #DuDirty of serious things like unexplained wealth and corruption. So he ends up being the guy holding the line on a case nobody else could touch. Then there’s that interview in 2017, not formal, just in a canteen, reporters asking questions. He talks, a bit loosely, throwing out numbers, saying “maybe” and “probably,” clearly thinking out loud. That moment gets used against him. But here’s what doesn’t get said enough: before everything escalated, before the charges, before the suspension, the investigation into #DuDirty had already been closed. Quietly. And Carandang didn’t announce it. Later, that silence gets spun as bias, but the Court didn’t buy that. By then, he was already under attack. Of course he went quiet. Things move fast after that. Salvador Medialdea files charges, orders a suspension. Complaints pile up, with names like Glenn Chong attached, which already tells you the political temperature around this. And Carandang’s response isn’t to defend himself on the facts, he basically says the President has no authority over him, pointing to an earlier Supreme Court ruling. From his perspective, the whole process was invalid from the start. Then July 2018, this part is hard to ignore. #DuDirty appoints Samuel Martires, and four days later Carandang is dismissed. Not just removed, stripped of everything. Then in 2019, it’s finalized, his position declared vacant. No drama, no spectacle , just documents, signatures, timing. And suddenly the institution that’s supposed to check power isn’t really doing that anymore. The Court, in this 2026 ruling, basically acknowledges what that looked like, an Ombudsman left almost “headless,” with fewer people willing or able to go after the President. And under Martires, the numbers drop, fewer cases, fewer convictions, less transparency. It’s not subtle when you line it all up. The Constitution tried to prevent exactly this, shaped by the memory of Martial Law in the Philippines, when oversight bodies became powerless. And yet, decades later, something very similar plays out. Now the Supreme Court steps in and says it clearly: everything done against Carandang was void. The dismissal, the suspension, the orders, all of it. He gets his retirement benefits back, his lost salaries, at least up to the end of his term. But the years lost? Those don’t come back. Eight years in limbo, just like that. And when you zoom out, with #DuDirty now in ICC custody and everything else unfolding, this case starts to feel like part of a bigger picture. One official tries to do his job, gets removed, and the institution weakens. The ruling doesn’t fix everything, but it puts something on record: this wasn’t legal, this wasn’t right. And sometimes that’s how it happens, not in one dramatic moment, but in quiet steps, signed papers, until later someone finally says, yeah… that shouldn’t have happened. #RuleOfLaw #Accountability #Philippines @OmbudsmanPh @opgovph @SCPh_PIO

Filipinos want accountability. By the time we’re through with the impeachment, Leni and the opposition will be the top favorite in the surveys

Idinadaan ngayon ni Sen. Ping Lacson sa priv speech ang paglalahad ng "chairman's progress report" ukol sa flood control scam na siniyasat ng Blue Ribbon committee dahil hindi makakuha ng required number of signatures ang kaniyang partial committee report. @dzbb

Raffy Tulfo for President? Sonny Trillanes for VP? Mayor Leni Robredo gets to stay in Naga City. Senators Kiko and Bam can be future Senate Presidents. Risa Hontiveros can be Speaker of the House as Akbayan first nominee. That’s TnT. 💥 Boom! 🧨

Data vs Illusion: The Real Political REALITY in Mindanao End of speculation. The data speaks for itself. In 2025, a specific narrative circulated. Pundits claimed that any Mindanao lawmaker who signed VP Sara Duterte's impeachment was committing career suicide. A supposedly solid Duterte voting bloc would punish them. Then #Halalan2025 happened. Out of 60 district representatives in Mindanao, 41 signed the impeachment. If their political grip was truly absolute, where was the electoral sweep? Why did several candidates endorsed by Sara Duterte fail to win? And why did the lawmakers supposedly doomed to lose return to power? The results prove four simple truths. First, endorsements are not magic. One surname cannot guarantee victory or dictate defeat. Second, Mindanao is not the property of the Dutertes, figuratively speaking. Third, voters have minds of their own. They do not bow to intimidation or empty noise. Fourth, track records still matter. Genuine public service wins elections. This is the undeniable reality today. Sara Duterte retains influence, but it is highly limited. The voters of Mindanao sent a clear message during the 2025 elections. Political dynasties no longer dictate their choices. The Final Word: TAUMBAYAN pa rin ang may HAWAK NG BEAT The public still has the final say. They actively scrutinize the candidates, and they decide who actually deserves to lead. 📸 CTTO

CASTRO TO SARA: ‘LIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTER SA PANG-IINTRIGA’ WATCH: Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro likens Vice President Sara Duterte to her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying both are “experts” in sowing intrigue. Castro responded to Duterte’s statement that she hopes the 2028 presidential election will proceed as scheduled. | @TristanNodalo

Laban laban o bawi bawi 🤣🤣 Feeling sexbomb pala tong si le pisti eh hahaha

Iginiit ni Atty. Lorna Kapunan na natatakot na ang kampo ni VP Sara Duterte kaya parami na nang parami ang umano'y 'trolls' na nagpapakalat ng maling impormasyon tungkol sa impeachment. @attylpk 🇵🇭

Tinawag ni Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro na "eksperto sa pagplanta ng intriga at ebidensya" si Vice President Sara Duterte, tulad aniya ng amang si dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Basahin: abs-cbn.com/news/nation/20…

Ridon files probe vs PGMN disinformation ops, backs Speaker Dy’s anti-fake news drive, flags possible tax violations Rep. Terry L. Ridon on Monday filed House Resolution No. 980 directing a congressional inquiry into alleged disinformation operations of Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN), while also calling for closer scrutiny of its tax compliance and possible tax evasion, in support of Speaker Faustino Dy III’s ongoing campaign against fake news. Ridon said the resolution directly supports the Speaker’s call to confront fake news, but goes further by targeting the structure, operations, and financial accountability of entities engaged in organized disinformation. “This is in full support of the Speaker’s fight against fake news—but we must go beyond content and examine the operations behind it, including how these are funded and whether they are compliant with tax laws,” Ridon said. The lawmaker stressed that the inquiry will not only address misleading content, but also the business and financial activities of those behind such operations, including owners, partners, and affiliated entities. “If these disinformation operations are monetized—and there are strong indications that they are—then the question is simple: are they properly declared, taxed, and regulated?” he said. “Otherwise, this raises serious concerns of tax evasion.” The resolution cites viral content attributed to PGMN showing a supposed surge in electricity bills, which upon closer examination featured different Customer Account Numbers (CANs)—raising serious concerns of deliberate misrepresentation. “For ordinary Filipino households already burdened by high electricity costs, this is not just irresponsible—it is deceptive,” Ridon said. “Real issues should not be exploited through fabricated or misleading content.” Ridon emphasized that the inquiry will also determine whether such activities form part of organized and systematic disinformation operations designed to manipulate public perception on critical national issues. The resolution calls for coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and other relevant agencies to determine possible violations of law, including those relating to disinformation, unlawful business practices, and tax compliance. “We will not allow legitimate public concerns to be weaponized by disinformation networks,” Ridon said. “This is about protecting the public—not only from fake news, but from coordinated operations that exploit real issues for influence, profit, or manipulation.” The resolution is expected to be referred to the House Committee on Public Information for appropriate action.

💰 TOTAL FUND: ₱43.18B AICS (₱36.87B | 85%) Medical, burial, food, emergency cash 👉 Main focus: immediate ayuda / crisis response —— Feeding Program (₱3.45B | 8%) Meals for young children 👉 Prevents malnutrition —— Senior Pension (₱2.05B | 4.8%) Monthly support for elderly 👉 Income security Livelihood (₱0.81B | 1.9%) —— Training + small business support 👉 Long-term income (smallest share) ⸻ 📊 BIG PICTURE ▪️85% = Direct aid → crisis mode ▪️13% = Kids + seniors → protection ▪️2% = Livelihood → weak long-term focus ⸻ 🧾 BOTTOM LINE Short-term: Survival (ayuda) Mid-term: Protect vulnerable Long-term: Minimal investment in income growth

"Either she resigns or leave the face of the earth" ~Atty. Lorna Kapunan

Ayon kay Atty. Lorna Kapunan, parang nagkakagulo na daw ang messaging ng defense team ni Pyona Sara Duterte. Paano kasi, nandiyan si Atty. Michael Poa na kilalang lawyer ni Pyona na tila pumalpak ang messaging sa pag-explain sa "cash in hand" ng kanyang billionaire nepo baby client at sinabing nasa "others" daw ito. Tapos sinabi pang handa na daw nilang sagutin ang mga paratang sa House sa mismong impeachment trial sa senado. Siyempre, ayaw ni Pyona ang trial. Kaya ang tila nagtatakang tanong ngayon ni Kapunan: "Siguro tinamaan nga ng laptop 'yon sa ulo, 'no?" Tawang-tawa naman si Mareng Doris Bigornia.

May naalog ang utak kaya nagbago na naman ng statement ang Sara Defense Team. Malapit na tayo sa exciting part.

Privilege Speech ni Leviste Pina Strike Out sa kamara. Nag object pa nga yan sya🤣🤣🤣

SINO SI BIER RODRIGUEZ? Kinuwestiyon ni Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon ang kumakalat na listahan sa social media ng mga kongresistang umano’y posibleng umatras sa pagsuporta sa impeachment case laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte matapos mapansing may kasama itong pekeng pangalan. Ayon kay Ridon, kung totoo ang sinasabing pag-withdraw ng suporta, bakit may nakalistang “Bier Rodriguez,” na aniya ay hindi naman miyembro ng Kamara. Inilabas ang naturang listahan ng ilang pro-Duterte bloggers at supporters, kung saan may 15 mambabatas na umano’y hindi na sumusuporta sa impeachment, na kinabibilangan ng ilang miyembro ng House Committee on Justice na siya mismong nangunguna sa mga impeachment proceedings. Sa kasalukuyan, tatlo lamang ang miyembro ng Kamara na may apelyidong Rodriguez: sina Catanduanes Rep. Eulogio Rodriguez, Abamin Party-list Rep. Maximo Rodriguez Jr., at Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez. (via Bea Tanierla) #PilipinasToday #TerryRidon #20thCongress #VPSara #Duterte #VPSaraDuterte #IndaySara #SaraDuterte #Impeachment #BierRodriguez

BUDOL KING.. 😠😠

🚨JUST IN: Sen. Raffy Tulfo signs the partial report on the flood control scam of the Blue Ribbon chaired by Sen. Ping Lacson. The report now has seven (7) out of nine (9) needed signatures. Mga DDS, yung mga Tsinators nyo ang hindi pumipirma! 👊 #FloodControlScam

Ang Alamat ng Laptop Isang araw, may team debriefing – ano na nangyayari sa mundo and paano sagutin ang mga hamon sa buhay. Dumating ang Boss. Nag report yung isang abugado. Proud sya nag report na sinabi nya sa mga journalists that the reports are inaccurate. Tanong ng Boss, eh bakit pinapakalat ng mga haters ko na inamin mong totoo yung mga reports? Sabi ng abugado, that’s inaccurate but not false. Tanong ng Boss, ha? So inaamin mo nga na inamin mo sa media na totoo yung reports?! Sabi ng abugado, ang sabi ko po that’s inaccurate but not false. Wala po ako inaming totoo yung reports. Sabi ng Boss, ha? Sabi mo, not false! *may lumipad na laptop* ——— Ang Alamat ng Laptop. Bow. 🙇