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Leyte congressman Ferdinand Martin Romualdez vowed he will not be a scapegoat in the flood control controversy, opening his records and challenging critics to “follow the evidence.” Ending weeks of silence, the former House Speaker released his affidavit and documents, insisting he has nothing to hide and has fully cooperated. He dismissed corruption claims as “absurd,” stressing budgets are collectively crafted while project execution lies with the executive, urging investigators to pursue accountability across the entire chain, not convenient targets.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is calling on more agricultural transporters to register for its free tollway program, aimed at keeping food supply steady and prices low during the ongoing national energy emergency.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is taking steps to secure a stable fertilizer supply as prices continue to rise.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is stepping up efforts to draw manufacturing investments in traditional hubs, pitching a proposed ecozone in Albay as a potential expansion site for Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Co.