Before ‘maleta,’ durabox used to haul alleged kickbacks, Sandiganbayan told

Inquirer.net - Oct 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Prior to suitcases (maleta), the purported bagmen of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co used durable plastic boxes called “duraboxes” to haul cash intended for alleged kickbacks. This is what a witness at a Sandiganbayan Third Division hearing revealed on Thursday. Rodante Orbillo made this known when he took the witness stand

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Matibag: NBI will also check Paolo Duterte’s SALN

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will also check on the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte, according to Director Melvin Matibag. Matibag said this in a press conference on Thursday after mentioning that a mansion near a resort—not the resort itself—on

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Filipinos rank among top 3 AI users on messaging platform

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MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: Vice President Sara Duterte retains the approval and trust of a slim majority of Filipinos, while nearly half of respondents disapprove of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s performance and distrust him, a new survey shows. Meanwhile, the Philippine peso hits a record low against the US

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MIDEA kicks off Xpress Hub tour with space and money saving appliances

Written by INQUIRER.net Tech Editor Jayvee Fernandez for Midea As a southie, I really make it a point to make my trips up north worth the drive. After discovering the MIDEA Xpress Hub was unveiling its new product line at Waltermart in North EDSA, I had to see for myself what new things MIDEA had

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Marcos to DOTr: Brace for El Niño, ensure efficient transport of goods

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to address bottlenecks in the transportation network, citing their impact on the movement of essential goods as the country gears up for the effects of Super El Niño. He made the call during the grand opening of the United Parcel

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LTFRB pursues private vehicles giving transport services to online sellers

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday said it launched a crackdown against private vehicles operating as transport or logistic services without proper permit or registration. According to LTFRB, it conducted a probe upon receiving reports from legitimate operators that several private vehicles are being used for truck-for-hire for

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Nuns open drop-in center for street dwellers in Quezon City

MANILA, Philippines — A religious community has opened a drop-in center in Kaliraya, Quezon City, providing street dwellers access to basic hygiene and washing facilities. Blessed by Cubao Bishop Elias Ayuban Jr., CMF, the facility, called Silong Palau, is an initiative of the Carmelite Missionaries, a religious institute of consecrated life for women. Ayuban said

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Bukidnon bridge shows cracks; P150-M retrofitting works set

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PNP-WCPC rescues 16, nabs 2 in anti-online child abuse operations

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police – Women and Children Protection Center (PNP-WCPC) rescued 16 victims, and arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the online sexual exploitation of minors during separate operations in Rizal and General Santos City. The operations conducted on October 13, led to the arrest of a 20-year-old woman and a

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Senators slam mockery of persons with autism

MANILA, Philippines — Several senators on Thursday condemned the mockery of persons with autism, saying such behavior has no place in society or in the digital space. The senators’ reactions came amid public backlash over comments made by the hosts of the video podcast “Machong Chismisan” about Joshua “Josh” Aquino, the eldest son of television host

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Migrant Indie Art Festival seeks artistic independence with Declaration of Freedom

The Migrant Indie Art Festival is back for its 15th year, but this time it's being held under a new name. Organized by the Asian Media Culture Factory, it started in 2012 as the Seoul Migrant Art Festival. This year's festival will be held in two venues from this Saturday to Oct. 25 in Seoul’s Yeongdeungpo and Seodaemun districts, featuring events including music and screenings of films made by migrants living in Korea. Founded in late 2011, the Asian Media Culture Factory is a nonprofit cultural and arts organization led by migrants. The organizers told The Korea Times that their mission is to support migrant-led artistic practices and build a cultural and artistic platform for people who arrived from overseas. “We believe that everyone should have the right to engage in the arts, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion or visa status," they said. “We hope to create a space where migrant artists and cultural practitioners, who often have limited cultural and artistic networks and few opportunities to present their work in Korean society, can showcase their work and gain rec

Before ‘maleta,’ durabox used to haul alleged kickbacks, Sandiganbayan told

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Tulfo to Panelo: ‘There were no violations to the Constitution’

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WATCH: VP retains majority approval, trust tops INQToday’s newscast

MIDEA kicks off Xpress Hub tour with space and money saving appliances

Marcos to DOTr: Brace for El Niño, ensure efficient transport of goods

LTFRB pursues private vehicles giving transport services to online sellers

Nuns open drop-in center for street dwellers in Quezon City

Bukidnon bridge shows cracks; P150-M retrofitting works set

PNP-WCPC rescues 16, nabs 2 in anti-online child abuse operations

Senators slam mockery of persons with autism

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