MALACANANG on Monday supported the proposal to conduct a lifestyle check on former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Rosario Uriarte in the wake of alleged anomalous use of the agency’s funds. “If there is allegation of unexplained wealth, then it should be investigated,” deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said. Senator Francis Escudero earlier [...]

MALACANANG ensured Thursday that the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes (PCSO) will implement reforms particularly in its fund use and disbursement. Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda made the assurance following revelations of apparent uneven distribution of donated ambulances during the resumption of Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on the PCSO anomalous donations Thursday. “PCSO chair (Margie) Juico said [...]

MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III said Wednesday that the government will not stop investigating anomalies in the previous administration despite a High Court decision rejecting the Truth Commission. Aquino created the Truth Commission as an investigative body tasked to look into alleged corruption during his predecessor’s administration. Read rest of story

MANILA — The state of emergency imposed by the previous government in Maguindanao will not be lifted soon as President Benigno Aquino III wanted significant gains in the drive against private armies. At a press briefing, the President said he is not satisfied with the efforts of the military and the police to disband the [...]