Romualdez claims on issue of overpriced FMRs

Former House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has denied allegations that farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in his district were overpriced, asserting that the contracts were “fully validated” by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

'Technically justified'

Lagunenses scramble to prepare for the “Big One”

Over three thousand deaths in one city alone. Not to mention the potential damage to various infrastructures that will effectively paralyze the local economy and cause even more casualties for months to come.

ARE WE SAFE?

Mayor Gel Alonte bares programs, achievements in his first 100 days

“Ang ating lungsod ay natatangi dahil sa ating malasakit, sa ating dangal, at sa ating pagmamahalan bilang isang komunidad. Kaya muli kong ibinabalik sa inyo ang pangakong ito: tatlong taon ng ‘Tatak Gel,’ ng Galing at Epektibong Lingkod.”

Lingkod na may Pagmamahal

A grand design

Something troubling is taking shape around the so-called flood control scam — a pattern of actions and narratives that seem orchestrated to clear former Speaker Martin Romualdez, also known as “Tambaloslos,” of direct responsibility.


SAVE TAMBA

What was supposed to be a lifeline for farmers is fast becoming a lightning rod for controversy as a ₱10-billion discrepancy in farm-to-market road (FMR) projects has thrown the spotlight on how public funds are being spent, and whether some of these “development” roads are actually leading straight into private pockets.

Farm-to-Pocket Road?

Biñan City PESO, BPLO garner national awards

For ordinary Filipinos, a Public Employment Service Office (PESO) can be considered as simply a “state recruiter,” serving as a bridge between employers and jobseekers.


Business and LGU: Partners in growth

Eastern Visayas is now confronting the full scale of devastation left by Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi), as government figures verified show thousands affected, families displaced in both Samar and Leyte islands, and communities struggling through blocked roads, widespread flooding and prolonged power interruptions.

Typhoon lessons learned

Something troubling is taking shape around the so-called flood control scam — a pattern of actions and narratives that seem orchestrated to clear former Speaker Martin Romualdez, also known as “Tambaloslos,” of direct responsibility.

SAVE ‘TAMBA’

After months of anticipation, the Biliran Bridge, one of Eastern Visayas’ most vital links, has finally reopened to all types of vehicles, restoring the island province’s main connection to the mainland of Leyte.

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