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Senator Jinggoy Estrada faces arrest over plunder raps

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The Sandiganbayan’s Fifth Division on Monday ordered the arrest of Senator Jose “Jinggoy" Estrada on plunder charges over alleged P573 million kickbacks from unauthorized insertions in the 2025 infrastructure budget, deepening a political storm gripping the Senate. The warrant came just days after Estrada posted bail in a separate graft case involving flood-control projects. His potential detention, coupled with the continued absence of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, could leave the Senate split 11-11 between majority and minority blocs, further complicating leadership battles and preparations for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.

Land Bank drops fees on online government payments

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State-run Land Bank of the Philippines is eliminating convenience fees on select online government payments until the end of 2026, a move aimed at lowering transaction costs for Filipinos while accelerating the shift toward digital public services.

New tax rules aim to end investor uncertainty 

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The government has moved to eliminate long-standing confusion over local taxation for investment-registered firms, with a new joint circular expected to streamline compliance, improve policy consistency, and strengthen the Philippines’ appeal to investors.

PLDT Enterprise powers Metro Pasay Hospital digital upgrade

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Metro Pasay Hospital and Medical Center, Inc. has teamed up with PLDT Enterprise to boost its digital infrastructure, aiming for smoother operations and better patient care.

InLife revenue jumps as Generali deal pays off

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Insular Life (InLife) delivered a strong top-line performance last year, with revenues surging to P36 billion as the insurer reaped gains from higher premium collections and the integration of Generali Philippines, now operating as InLife Benefits.
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Senator Estrada claims politics behind plunder case

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Senator Jose 'Jinggoy' Estrada on Monday maintained his innocence in the plunder charges filed against him, alleging that the case is part of a political effort to weaken the Senate bloc aligned with Vice President Sara Duterte. Estrada claimed he had received several offers to have the plunder and graft cases dropped if he agreed to leave the new Senate majority coalition but rejected them. Estrada said he cannot sacrifice the independence of the Senate to improve my personal circumstances. The beleaguered lawmaker framed the plunder case as an assault on the autonomy of the Senate, which “must remain free from political coercion, free from undue influence, and free from any scheme designed to weaken its constitutional role as a co-equal and independent branch of government.”

Senator Jinggoy Estrada arrested; no bail recommended

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Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said he led the police on Monday to arrest Senator Jose 'Jinggoy' Estrada at the Senate following the issuance of an arrest warrant in a plunder case, despite objections from Senate leaders. Remulla said authorities moved swiftly to enforce the warrant to avoid a repeat of the escape of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa. He noted that the Sandiganbayan did not recommend bail for Estrada and four co-accused. Former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan has surrendered to authorities but was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, Remulla added.

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