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29/09/2025

Presidential Spokeswoman Claire Castro said Mayor Benjie Magalong’s appointment as ICI special investigator was “under review due to possible conflict of interest.” The remark insulted a man whose integrity is beyond question, and Magalong walked out on the spot.

The ICI was meant to prove the President’s resolve against corruption in general, and the flood control scandal in particular. Instead, Magalong’s resignation exposes it as hollow theater. He was doing the Palace a favor, not the other way around.

The nation owes Magalong gratitude. The Palace owes him an apology. And the President owes the people the truth.

Or must we now ask: was the ICI itself nothing more than a smokescreen?

(John Raña)

25/09/2025

A former Marine officer and once a security aide to Rep. Zaldy Co has come forward with explosive claims at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing today, Sept. 25.

Orly Regala Guteza, who said he worked as a security detail for Ako Bicol Party-list in December 2024, testified that he and other security personnel were ordered to carry suitcases of cash, code-named “basura” (trash), for delivery to the house of Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez.

According to Guteza, the bags of cash were brought to Co’s residence in Valle Verde or to a property in BGC. Each suitcase reportedly had a sticky note showing how much money it contained. Once inside the house, Co’s executive assistants allegedly counted the money.

What’s even more shocking: Guteza claimed that the biggest cash drop off was 46 suitcases delivered to Co. Out of that number, 35 suitcases were later sent to the house of Romualdez in McKinley Street. Each suitcase allegedly contained around P48-M.

In general, Guteza said, the cash drop offs to Romualdez happened around three times a week until he resigned in August 2025.

OpinYonistas, what do you think of this bombshell revelation?

25/09/2025

SMC warns vs. scams using CEO’s name


Business conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has renewed its warning against scams and deepfake videos using the name and face of its chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang, as well as that of the corporation itself.

These videos, which have been circulating on social media sites such as TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, use Ang's likeness and voice to allegedly trick viewers into clicking links and transferring money through electronic cash channels.

In a statement, Ang denied promoting investments through social media or e-mail messages.

"These scams put people at risk, and we don’t want anyone to lose their hard-earned money,” he added.

SMC added that Ang’s only verified account is his official page, used only for public posts and updates. He has no personal accounts on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, or other platforms.

The company itself has been used in e-mail scams, with one scheme involving messages inviting recipients to join a supposed “vending procurement program.”

The company said no such program exists and warned against emails sent from domains such as “[email protected],” “vendordepartment,” or “⁦sanmiguelcooperation.com⁩.”

SMC stressed it conducts business only with accredited suppliers through its Corporate Procurement Group ([email protected]), which never requires payments for accreditation or participation in biddings.
For security, the email address only receives inquiries, and feedback requests must include a phone number.

Jobseekers are also being victimized through a recruitment scam, where fake web pages and email addresses are used to trick people into thinking they are applying to an SMC subsidiary. They are then asked for payment for medical check-ups or for fake requirements.

SMC emphasized that the company and its businesses will never require any form of payment from job applicants or ask them to shoulder any fees and costs.

It added that such cases have already been reported to the different platforms and authorities but are still awaiting action.

(OpinYon News Team)

24/09/2025

"Opong" to Hit Bicol on Friday

Opong has now intensified into a tropical storm and was given the international name Bualoi, according to PAGASA.

As of 4 a.m. Wednesday, the storm was located 855 km east of northeastern Mindanao, packing 65 kph winds with gusts of up to 80 kph while moving west-southwest at 20 kph.

⚠️ PAGASA warns that Opong may strengthen into a severe tropical storm before making landfall in Bicol by Friday afternoon. It is expected to cross Southern Luzon until Saturday morning, possibly passing south of Metro Manila early Saturday, before exiting PAR by Saturday night or Sunday morning.

📍 What to expect:
Wind signals up soon in Caraga, Eastern Visayas, and Bicol
Heavy rains starting Thursday
Intense to torrential rains Friday in Quezon, Bicol, and Samar
Possible flooding, landslides, strong winds, and storm surge
Metro Manila and parts of Southern Luzon may also experience significant rainfall by Friday.

OpinYonistas, PAGASA urges the public to stay updated, as the storm’s path may still change.

23/09/2025

Official 2026 Holidays Announced by Malacañang

22/09/2025

Congratulations are well deserved for Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac on his appointment to head the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). The challenges ahead are immense, but so are the opportunities to innovate for the benefit of our modern-day heroes—the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

19/09/2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) just rolled out a new rule: banks and financial institutions can now allow cash withdrawals or payouts up to only
P500,000 per day (or its foreign currency equivalent). Anything more than that? It has to be done through non-cash options like checks, fund transfers, or direct account credits.

Why the change? BSP says it’s to help prevent money laundering and terrorism financing, while also pushing the country toward a more digital-first financial system.

But if you really need to withdraw above P500K, it’s still possible. Banks will just require additional IDs and a valid business reason. If the bank finds anything suspicious, they’ll have to report it straight to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC). 🕵️‍♂️

OpinYonistas, do you think this will truly safeguard our money system especially now that we’re seeing reports of hundreds of millions in government funds being wasted?

19/09/2025

Heading to Luneta or the People Power Monument on Sept. 21? Here are some tips to keep rally-goers safe, comfy, and ready:

✅ What to Bring:
Water & snacks 🍶🍌
Power bank 🔋
Cash (small bills) 💵
First-aid basics 🩹
Umbrella, cap, or jacket ☂️
Eye protection 🕶️
Your own placard or sign ✍️
Garbage bag (Let's keep Luneta clean!) ♻️

👟 What to Wear:
Neutral/plain clothes
Comfortable, closed shoes
Light layers

🙌 Other Tips:
Go with a group (friends, classmates, workmates) 👯‍♀️
Know your assembly points and routes 🗺️
Set a meetup spot in case you get separated
Stay calm, avoid confrontation, and don’t bring risky items (like knives or liquor) 🚫
Learn the chants & join in the songs 🎶
Share pics and posts — let people know why you’re marching 📸

This year’s protests, dubbed “Baha sa Luneta” and “Trillion Peso March” aren’t just about today’s flood control anomalies — they’re also a call to never forget the abuses and plunder during Martial Law.

OpinYonistas, will you be joining the Sept. 21 rallies? What’s the one thing you’d never forget to bring to a protest?

18/09/2025

This Sunday, Sept. 21, thousands are expected to join two major protests -- one at Luneta Park and another at the EDSA People Power Monument. Both are calling out corruption in flood control projects.

📅 Why Sept. 21?
It’s the 53rd anniversary of Martial Law.

📍 LUNETA RALLY
9:00 AM
“Baha sa Luneta: Aksyon Laban sa Korapsyon” (also called Billion People March)
Led by students & activist groups like UP councils, youth coalitions, and environmental orgs
Goal: “Flood Luneta” with people power against corruption

⚠️ Here’s the twist: Pro-Duterte supporters are allegedly planning to use the Luneta rally, not just to protest corruption, but to push for the impeachment of President Marcos Jr., aiming to make VP Sara Duterte the next president.

📍 EDSA RALLY
2:00 PM
“Trillion Peso March” at the People Power Monument
Led by Catholic & Protestant leaders, civil society orgs, and groups like 1Sambayan, Nagkaisa Labor Coalition, Every Woman, Tindig Pilipinas, and more
Inspired by the 1986 People Power spirit, organizers say this is a call for unity across faiths and political lines

Why people are protesting:
🔴 Billions lost to alleged corruption in flood control projects
🔴 “Ghost” projects and substandard work while floods still plague Metro Manila
🔴 A call for accountability from corrupt politicians and contractors

🚦 Expect heavy traffic and rerouting near Luneta in the morning and EDSA-White Plains in the afternoon.

OpinYonistas, which rally will you take part in?

17/09/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Romualdez is out

It's now official: Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez has resigned as speaker of the House of Representatives during the regular session Wednesday, September 17.

Isabela representative Faustino "Bojie" Dy III is also all but confirmed to replace him, according to House sources.

Last night, rumors began swirling about Romualdez's decision to step down after staff began removing equipment from his office.

Romualdez, who only last July was re-elected as House Speaker, had been implicated in the ongoing controversy regarding anomalous flood-control projects.

(OpinYon News Team)

17/09/2025

The newly created Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) officially started investigating questionable flood control projects. On its first day, the commission already met with officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

The commission will get an initial P21 million funding for salaries and staffing, charged under the Office of the President’s budget. More funds for operations will come from the OP’s contingent fund.

The ICI will have an executive director, three members, and support staff. Retired Supreme Court Justice Andres Reyes Jr. has been named chair, joined by ex-Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson and SGV & Co.’s Rossana Fajardo. Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong will serve as adviser and investigator.

The commission, formed through Executive Order 94, will look into 10 years’ worth of infrastructure projects suspected of corruption. Lawmakers have also filed bills to grant it contempt powers, allowing it to compel attendance of witnesses.

17/09/2025

House Deputy Speaker and NUP chair Ronaldo Puno confirmed that Speaker Martin Romualdez is set to resign and has endorsed Deputy Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III as the next House leader.

This comes even if some party leaders opposed the move and instead advised Romualdez to just take a leave of absence.

In a radio interview, Puno revealed that Romualdez had been thinking about resigning for weeks due to controversies over alleged corruption in flood control projects and budget insertions. He said Romualdez wanted to “protect the reputation” of the House.

📌Romualdez reportedly met with party leaders yesterday to announce his final decision to step down and pushed Dy as his recommended successor.
Puno admitted they were shocked because just two days earlier, they thought he was leaning toward a leave of absence instead.

OpinYonistas, what do you think about this big shake-up in Congress?

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