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26/09/2025

🚨 FACTS, NOT FAKES 🚨

The DOJ has confirmed the NBI’s recommendation to file cases vs. several lawmakers and officials in the flood control scandal.

✅ Pero malinaw: Former Speaker Martin Romualdez is NOT included.

Bakit? Dahil bumagsak ang kaso laban sa kanya sa sariling bigat ng kasinungalingan:

🔹 Pekeng testigo. Orly Guteza was never part of Cong. Zaldy Co’s security detail. Two legit security aides confirmed this. Paano siya magkakaroon ng “inside info” kung hindi naman siya kasama?

🔹 Pekeng affidavit. The lawyer whose name appeared as notary disowned the document. Forged at hindi valid.

🔹 Imposibleng kwento. Sabi ng testigo, may deliveries ng cash-filled luggage sa McKinley house ni Romualdez mula Dec 2024. Pero ang property ay under renovation pa simula January 2024—walang nakatira, puro construction workers lang.

👉 Kaya hindi kasama si Speaker Martin sa kaso: walang ebidensya, puro imbento.

📌 The NBI was right to follow the evidence, not the script.
📌 Facts, not fabrication.
📌 Truth, not political drama.

The people deserve accountability based on real evidence—not on coached witnesses, forged papers, and impossible stories.

DĂŠjĂ  vu: Mike Defensor and the Politics of Manufactured WitnessesHistory seems to be repeating itself. Over two decades ...
25/09/2025

DĂŠjĂ  vu: Mike Defensor and the Politics of Manufactured Witnesses

History seems to be repeating itself. Over two decades ago, Mike Defensor was at the center of one of the country’s biggest political witness controversies — the case of Eugenio “Udong” Mahusay Jr., who claimed to know the truth about the “Jose Pidal” accounts linked to the Arroyo administration.

Mahusay was poised to expose sensitive financial documents when, in a dramatic twist, Defensor appeared as his so-called protector and “rescuer.” Using government resources, he whisked Mahusay away to Malacañang’s orbit. Days later, Mahusay’s testimony softened, then crumbled. The scandal died, but suspicions lived on: Was Defensor merely helping a family friend, or was he handling a witness to neutralize political damage?

Fast forward to 2025. In the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, Rep. Rodante Marcoleta produces a surprise witness against Speaker Martin Romualdez. And behind the curtain? Familiar fingerprints. Reports suggest that this witness was “brokered” or “brought in” by none other than Mike Defensor, this time acting in tandem with political operators tied to the Duterte camp.

The parallels are too striking to ignore:
• Then (2003, Jose Pidal): Defensor plucks Mahusay from Tagaytay, bringing him under Palace control. Mahusay eventually recants.
• Now (2025, Flood Control / Kickback Allegations): Defensor surfaces again, ushering a supposed insider to Marcoleta, armed with explosive but shaky claims against Romualdez.

The common denominator: a vulnerable, coached, and politically weaponized witness, shielded by Defensor.

Critics now ask: is Defensor once again playing “handler”—the middleman who manages, protects, and ultimately manipulates a witness for political ends?

This narrative dovetails with the wider suspicion that the Blue Ribbon hearing has morphed into a political stage show, more about character assassination than fact-finding. A Senate committee supposedly probing corruption is now echoing the same old script: parade a dubious witness, maximize media mileage, and rely on the cover of “parliamentary privilege” to launder falsehoods into the public domain.

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Why it matters

The Defensor-Mahusay episode is remembered as a cautionary tale of witness manipulation masquerading as truth-telling. Today’s iteration, involving Marcoleta’s witness, looks eerily familiar: grand allegations, flimsy foundations, and a handler operating behind the scenes.

It raises a central question: Is the Senate investigating corruption, or is it reviving an old playbook of manufactured witnesses to smear political opponents?

25/09/2025

DDS Demolition Job Masquerading as Testimony

The so-called “witness” presented by Marcoleta in the Senate is not a whistleblower. He is a pawn in a well-coordinated political operation led by Duterte loyalists.

The witness was brought in by Mike Defensor, a die-hard Duterte operative. Defensor’s 2022 mayoral run in Quezon City was managed by Edwin Rodriguez, brother of Vic Rodriguez, who was once Executive Secretary to President Marcos but was sacked early in the Marcos presidency. Since then, Vic has carried a grudge and turned full-blown critic of Marcos and his allies.

Today, Vic Rodriguez has fully thrown his lot with the Dutertes—running for senator under the Duterte team, with Sara Duterte’s open backing. The pattern is obvious: the so-called witness is being used as a political weapon.

Marcoleta, Duterte’s attack dog in Congress, provides the stage. Defensor delivers the witness. And Vic Rodriguez supplies both motive and machinery—revenge against Marcos and loyalty to Duterte.

The allegations of “garbage deliveries” are exactly that—basura. A manufactured tale, coached and scripted, designed not to reveal corruption but to smear political opponents.

This is not about truth. It is a classic DDS demolition job, weaponizing fake testimony to vilify reformists, confuse the public, and distract from the real issues.

DDS Troll spotted.It must be difficult to accept the fact that during the tenure of Martin Romualdez as Speaker of the H...
22/09/2025

DDS Troll spotted.

It must be difficult to accept the fact that during the tenure of Martin Romualdez as Speaker of the House produced an astronomic amount of beneficial legislation and social services.

Congresswoman Luistro rightfully attributes these significant social aid to its father, Speaker Romualdez.

Who Shows True Leadership? Speaker Martin Romualdez vs. VP SarahToday, September 21, 2025, a rally is being held to prot...
21/09/2025

Who Shows True Leadership? Speaker Martin Romualdez vs. VP Sarah

Today, September 21, 2025, a rally is being held to protest corruption in government, particularly the widespread flood control project scandal. The action is patriotic and commendable, citizens raising their voices against corruption is an essential civic duty.

However, before fully supporting this rally, we must ask: Who is truly leading this fight? Identifying the organizers is key to ensuring that the movement is genuinely against corruption, not politically motivated.

The fight against corruption should not focus solely on the current administration. If we are genuinely committed to reform, we must trace corruption across all administrations, past and present. Why single out only today’s leaders when the alleged misappropriation of funds involves members of both the Lower and Upper House, with roots that may extend to prior governments?

Now consider Speaker Martin Romualdez. He recently stepped down from his position as Speaker, the fourth-highest office in the land, not out of fear or guilt, but to allow Congress to conduct a proper investigation without interference. His resignation is a demonstration of humility, integrity, and courage. By stepping aside, Romualdez shows that true leadership is about principle, not power.

Contrast this with Vice President Sarah, who remains in office despite facing her own allegations of corruption. She has also been invited to join the rally. Her participation raises questions about the moral credibility of the movement. How can a leader under investigation credibly lead a fight against corruption? Leadership requires moral authority, and holding onto power while facing allegations undermines that authority.

The contrast is clear:

Romualdez: Steps down, allows justice to take its course, prioritizes country over position.

Sarah: Retains power despite allegations, potentially undermining the anti-corruption cause.

If this rally is truly about reform and love of country, it must remain principled and free from political contamination. Only leaders who act with integrity, like Speaker Romualdez, can inspire genuine change. The people must discern who truly leads with incorruptible courage and who does not.

Let this rally be a call for principled leadership, not political posturing. Let it honor those whose actions speak louder than words.

18/09/2025

Who are the happiest with the resignation of Speaker Martin Romualdez?

The corrupt DDS officials and their minions; the DRUG, the GAMBLING and the AGRICULTURAL SYNDICATES/CARTELS; the peddlers of fake news; and CHINA.

No other leadership in the House have had the courage to fight against these powerful enemies of the state ALL AT THE SAME TIME.

The resignation of Speaker Martin has proven one thing, that these criminal elements are beyond the reach of the law. That not even powerful institutions such as the House of Representatives can ever bring them down.

The 19th Congress investigations in the House that exposed the corruptions and the impunity of the administration of PRRD; the criminal activities of the POGO operations; the drug syndicates; the onion, rice and other agricultural smuggling perpetuated by powerful cartels, have given birth to a relentless, coordinated and vicious smear campaign against Speaker Martin Romualdez. The trolls of these criminal elements have created a mob that systematically attacked the Speaker instead of demanding the prosecution of those with whom substantial evidence of corruption have been discovered and presented.

This is not to say that the Speaker is absolved from any responsibility over corruption allegations. His resignation, to give way to an independent investigation, has surely raised the bar among the public servants. I hope VP Sara, Senators Joel Villanueva and Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and all the government officials and employees implicated in corruption with substantial evidence already presented should follow suit and resign from their positions to give way to independent investigations. And to borrow PBBM's admonition, "MAHIYA NAMAN KAYO"

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Women legislators advance advocacies; Speaker Romualdez commits to fast-track legislative work WOMEN Members of the Hous...
16/09/2025

Women legislators advance advocacies; Speaker Romualdez commits to fast-track legislative work

WOMEN Members of the House of Representatives met with Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez late Monday afternoon to advance their advocacies on healthcare, education, livelihood, and the protection of women and children—issues that they stressed must remain central to the work of Congress.

In the meeting, the women legislators presented their priority measures, emphasizing that protecting mothers and children, strengthening education, and expanding opportunities for women are all vital to uplifting Filipino families.

Speaker Romualdez, for his part, welcomed their proposals and reaffirmed the leadership’s resolve to push forward with the legislative mill despite the political noise surrounding the institution.

“These advocacies are not just women’s issues—they are national priorities. While others focus on distraction and division, the House is committed to fast-tracking laws that matter to families: protecting children, improving healthcare, strengthening education, and empowering women in livelihood and business. We will not allow political squabbles to stall our work for the people,” Speaker Romualdez said.

Those who attended the event included Deputy Speaker and Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin, Bataan Rep. Angela Garcia, House Deputy Minority Leader Leila de Lima (ML Party-list), Albay Rep. Cielo Krisel Lagman, Tarlac Rep. Maria Cristina Angeles, Surigao del Norte Rep. Bernadette Barbers, Pangasinan Rep. Ma. Georgina de Venecia, Cebu Rep. Patricia Calderon, Sultan Kudarat Rep. Ruth Sakaluran, Negros Oriental Reps. Ma. Isabel Sagarbarria and Janice Degamo, MALASAKIT@BAYANIHAN Party-list Rep. Girlie Veloso, and Dinagat Islands Rep. Kaka Bag-ao.

The Speaker stressed that the integrity of the House rests not only in confronting allegations with transparency but also in ensuring that Congress continues to deliver.

He pointed out that every day lost to politics is a day lost for Filipino families waiting for real solutions.

The women legislators expressed appreciation for the Speaker’s openness and leadership, underscoring that his commitment gives their advocacies greater momentum. They pledged to work hand in hand with him to ensure that responsive and inclusive measures are prioritized.

Among the advocacies advanced were:
• Expanding healthcare access for women and children, including maternal health and nutrition programs;
• Strengthening protections for children against abuse, exploitation, and trafficking;
• Ensuring inclusive education reforms for students in underserved communities;
• Promoting livelihood and entrepreneurship opportunities for women and families; and
• Mainstreaming gender equality and women’s representation in governance.

“The wisdom and leadership of our women legislators inspire balance and fairness in the work of Congress. Their voices guarantee that the concerns of mothers, daughters, workers, and families are always heard in the halls of power,” the Speaker added.

By standing united, Speaker Romualdez and the women legislators demonstrated that even amid political storms, the House of Representatives remains focused on its mandate: grinding the legislative mill to serve the Filipino people.

Speaker Romualdez backs ARAL Program to strengthen learners’ skills, fulfill Marcos’ vision for a transformed education ...
15/09/2025

Speaker Romualdez backs ARAL Program to strengthen learners’ skills, fulfill Marcos’ vision for a transformed education sector

SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez today expressed his full support for the Department of Education’s implementation of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, calling it a crucial intervention to strengthen the foundational skills of Filipino learners and help address the country’s learning crisis.

Romualdez, Representative of the 1st District of Leyte, said the initiative affirms President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of transforming the education sector under the Bagong Pilipinas agenda and achieving his goal of having at least one college or technical-vocational graduate in every Filipino family.

“Matagal na nating hangad na palakasin ang kakayahan ng ating mga mag-aaral sa pagbabasa, sipnayan, at agham—hindi lamang upang sila ay makahabol sa klase, kundi para mabigyan sila ng matibay na pundasyon sa mga susunod pang baitang. Sa pamamagitan ng ARAL Program, maaalalayan na natin ang ating mga anak hanggang sila ay maging kumpiyansa sa kanilang kaalaman,” Speaker Romualdez said.

He added: “Ang hakbang na ito na isinabatas ng Pangulong Marcos ay pagpapatunay ng kalinga at pag-aaruga ng pamahalaan para sa kinabukasan ng ating mga mag-aaral bilang mga susunod na pinuno na magtataguyod sa ating mahal na Pilipinas.”
Romualdez assured both learners and educators that the House of Representatives will provide the necessary support to sustain the program and other reforms aimed at enhancing Philippine education.

“Bilang mga mambabatas at kinatawan ng taongbayan, buo ang aming suporta sa hangarin ng Pangulo na tuluyang baguhin at paunlarin ang sistemang pang-edukasyon. Hindi kami titigil at patuloy kaming gagawa ng mga panukalang batas at maglalaan ng pondo upang matugunan ang mga pangangailangan ng mga mag-aaral at guro,” he stressed.

The Speaker issued the statement after Education Secretary Sonny Angara launched the ARAL Program over the weekend pursuant to Republic Act 12028, signed by President Marcos in October last year.

Under the program, learners from Kindergarten to Grade 10 will receive tutorial support in reading, mathematics, and science to help them achieve the competencies required at their respective levels.

For School Year 2025–2026, ARAL will prioritize reading (ARAL-Reading) to assist learners classified as low, emerging, or frustrated readers. The reading program will roll out in the second quarter of the school year, with eventual expansion into ARAL-Mathematics (Grades 1–10), ARAL-Science (Grades 3–10), and summer programs.

So far, DepEd has identified 6,713,352 learner-beneficiaries, to be supported by 447,537 tutors and 45,084 school heads.
Tutors will include teachers, para-teachers, pre-service teachers, and other trained individuals, all of whom will receive proper training and fair compensation. Parents and guardians will also be engaged to reinforce lessons and provide support at home.

For 2026, DepEd is seeking ₱928.52 billion under the National Expenditure Program, with provisions to expand and strengthen ARAL and related initiatives.

Speaker Romualdez emphasized that the constitutional mandate to prioritize education spending remains central to Congress’ work.

“As lawmakers, we have consistently upheld education as a priority investment as mandated in the 1987 Constitution. Every peso spent on classrooms, textbooks, and supplemental learning support is an investment in the nation’s future. Through ARAL, we are not just helping our children catch up—we are building a Bagong Pilipinas where education is a treasured asset for every Filipino family,” he said.

Romualdez vowed that the House will continue to ensure that funding for ARAL and other DepEd initiatives remains adequate in the coming years to cement President Marcos’ legacy of a strengthened, reformed education system that empowers both teachers and students.

12/09/2025

⚠️ WARNING ALERT

Intelligence and monitoring indicate that groups affiliated with the Dutertes (DDS) are preparing to infiltrate legitimate protest actions scheduled this weekend in several parts of the country.

Their objectives are clear:
• Sow chaos from within otherwise peaceful assemblies.
• Instigate violence by provoking clashes with authorities or fellow demonstrators.
• Create a false narrative that will put the blame on police and government institutions.

These tactics are part of a broader destabilization play—using legitimate grievances as cover for political ends. By embedding operatives in protest crowds, they can turn peaceful mobilizations into flashpoints of disorder, eroding public trust and creating the appearance of state-sponsored repression.

⚠️ We remind the public and all organizers:
• Be cautious and watchful over dubious groups or individuals who suddenly join or attempt to take leadership in rallies.
• Do not be provoked by agents who may seek to escalate tensions.
• Document and verify any suspicious activity and promptly report it to authorities.
• Maintain discipline in protest actions to deny infiltrators the chance to hijack the message.

The people’s right to peaceful assembly is protected by the Constitution. Do not allow it to be weaponized by infiltrators who aim to create violence, sow confusion, and destabilize our institutions.

Statement on the Signing of Executive Order No. 94 creating the Independent Commission for InfrastructureI fully support...
11/09/2025

Statement on the Signing of Executive Order No. 94 creating the Independent Commission for Infrastructure

I fully support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decisive move in signing Executive Order No. 94, creating the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). This shows our shared resolve to confront irregularities and strengthen public trust in government projects.

I understand the concerns raised about alleged irregularities in flood control programs. These reports have caused pain and frustration among our people, and it is right that they be investigated thoroughly. The House of Representatives will extend its full cooperation to the ICI so that truth can prevail, accountability can be pursued, and reforms can be put in place.

Hustisya ang hangad ng taumbayan, hindi palusot. Kaya’t kailangan natin ng isang independent, patas at masusing imbestigasyon. ‘Yung walang kinikilingan, walang pinoprotektahan, at tanging katotohanan lamang ang isinusulong.

If the Commission’s investigation finds that some Members of the House conspired with public works officials in anomalous projects, I assure the Filipino people: the House under my leadership will never be a sanctuary for corruption.

Mahalaga dito ang pananagutan. Managot ang dapat managot. Higit sa lahat, dapat manatili ang tiwala ng tao sa kanilang pamahalaan. Ang isyu dito: transparency at accountability.

This process is not about casting blame, but about ensuring fairness. Due process will protect the innocent as much as it will hold the guilty to account. The Commission’s work will help separate fact from speculation, and this will allow both government and the public to move forward with clarity and renewed trust.

10/09/2025

🔴 EMERGENCY ALERT: WITNESS IN DANGER — BLOOD WILL BE ON THEIR HANDS 🔴

Brice now in Pasay Jail. If he dies, justice dies with him.

🚨 Brice, Ericson Hernandez, the lone whistleblower with direct testimony against Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva, has been transferred to Pasay City Jail — a known danger zone.

⚠️ He is now fully exposed to threats, retaliation, and silencing.
⚠️ If anything happens to him — the blood will be on the hands of those who allowed this transfer, and on those who stand to benefit from his silence.

This is not just negligence — this is complicity.

We demand:
🔺 Immediate relocation to a secure, protected facility
🔺 Full DOJ explanation and accountability from jail authorities

📢 The people are watching. The nation will remember.






Chairperson Luistro warns Discaya couple: Testimony makes you liable for plunderBATANGAS 2nd District Rep. Gerville “Jin...
10/09/2025

Chairperson Luistro warns Discaya couple: Testimony makes you liable for plunder

BATANGAS 2nd District Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro has warned contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II that his joint affidavit with his wife, Sarah, along with their congressional testimony on anomalous flood control projects, already amounts to an admission of plunder, a non-bailable offense punishable by life imprisonment.

During Tuesday’s House Infra Comm hearing, Luistro confirmed with Discaya that he continues to attest to the truthfulness of their September 6 affidavit, which they presented before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee.

The document, signed by the Discaya couple, identified lawmakers and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials allegedly involved in kickbacks.

“Mr. Discaya, significantly under the law, if it is 50 million [pesos] and below, the case is violation of Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. But if the case is more than 50 million [pesos], it constitutes violation of Anti-Plunder Law,” said Luistro, who chairs the House Committee on Justice.

She continued, “I want you to realize violation of Anti-Plunder Law is punishable by life imprisonment and it is a no bail offense, which means if information will be filed [before] the Sandiganbayan against you and your other co-accused, kayo pong mag-asawa and the rest of the co-accused ay makukulong at mapapahiwalay sa inyong mga anak. Do you realize that?”

Discaya at first insisted that all their projects were secured through public bidding, but when pressed by Luistro, he admitted that he understood the repercussions of his affidavit.

Luistro emphasized that by narrating how funds allegedly flowed through anomalous projects, Discaya effectively confessed to plunder.

“Do you understand as well that in this affidavit, Mr. Discaya, kayo po’y umamin na? You already made an admission about the commission of the case of plunder with your affidavit,” she said.

Discaya denied it, saying: “Kasi, Your Honor, ano po ito, pinilit lang po kami, Your Honor. Pinilit lang po.”

“That is for you to prove,” Luistro replied. “But in as far as this committee is concerned, including the members, when we go over your sinumpaang salaysay, to me it appears you are admitting already to the case of plunder. And the worst thing, Mr. Discaya, among the lawmakers and the DPWH officials whom you identified, all of them denied. Do you understand the implication of this?”

Asked why he signed the affidavit despite the consequences, Discaya said: “Your Honor, mas natatakot kami sa buhay namin ngayon dahil kinukuyog na kami ng taong bayan. Kaya po nag-execute kami ng affidavit na ito dahil 120 million Filipinos ang parang gusto kaming patayin … kaya po napilitan po akong gawin ito.”

Luistro also rejected Discaya’s insinuation that he could unilaterally position himself as a state witness.

“Becoming a state witness is a decision that comes from the court and not from you. And there are requirements that we have to consider,” she said.

She explained that the Rules of Court require absolute necessity of testimony, corroboration, lack of other evidence, no previous conviction and that the witness not be the most guilty.

“And if you are not admitted as state witness, definitely then you will be one of the co-accused,” Luistro warned.

“And with your admission that you made already in the Senate and before this committee, I think the offense of plunder is already established,” she added.

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