Account

PoliticsManila, Metro Manila7 reports

Luzon

Bank exec: Duterte-linked Cale88 had P40.14M inflows in 2024; NSC reviews China funds

Security Bank official Leslie Cham told the Senate impeachment court on Wednesday that Cale88 Food Corp., a firm linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, had P40,138,766.28 in inflows in 2024, The Manila Times reported. The National Security Council said it will assess any national security implications of reported remittances from China to the company. Duterte declined to comment and left the matter to her lawyers, BusinessWorld said.

f Share Messenger Viber

Add balita.fyi as a preferred source on Google

Where: Manila
Manila

Sources

Written and translated by AI (Claude) using only the reports listed below. Read the full story at the original source.

Read in: Bisaya Β· Filipino

Manila, Metro Manila

Luzon

PBA: NLEX routs depleted Macau 138-78 for biggest win margin in league history

NLEX clinched a quarterfinal spot in the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup with a 138-78 win over a depleted Macau on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The 60-point margin is the biggest in PBA history, GMA News reported. Inquirer also called it a record rout that sealed NLEX's quarterfinal berth.

SportsManila, Metro Manila2 reports

Luzon

Aiko Melendez and Onemig Bondoc are engaged after 29-year love story

Actress-politician Aiko Melendez is engaged to former actor Onemig Bondoc, she announced on Instagram, GMA News reported. According to Philstar, Bondoc proposed at the grave of her late father, former Quezon City councilor Jimi Melendez, at Himlayang Pilipino, as shown in his vlog "The Proposal." The two confirmed their relationship in February, and both previous marriages have been annulled, GMA News said.

ShowbizManila, Metro Manila3 reports

Luzon

Makati court orders Leandro Leviste's arrest over alleged Public Service Act violation

The Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 235 issued an arrest warrant on Oct. 5 against Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste over an alleged violation of the Public Service Act, with bail set at P72,000, SunStar and GMA News reported. The case stems from a Department of Energy complaint involving Solar Para sa Bayan Corporation's franchise. Leviste, who is in France, called the complaint baseless; his camp will file motions to lift the warrant.

NewsMakati City, Metro Manila4 reports

Luzon

NCAP violation texts: MMDA warns of scam links, says real notices have none

Motorists who get a text about an NCAP violation should check it first: the MMDA warned of scam messages linking to fake sites that ask for P1,000 fines and one-time passwords, GMA News reported. The agency said its real notices carry no links. Philstar said MMDA chairman Romando Artes has written to the DICT, while police are stepping up action against the scams, according to Manila Bulletin.

NewsMetro Manila3 reports