Today’s headlines: Marcos' alleged bagman, Bong Revilla, ABS-CBN & TV5Today’s headlines: Marcos' alleged bagman, Bong Revilla, ABS-CBN & TV5

Alleged Marcos bagman Jojo Cadiz linked to Ilocos Norte contractor | The wRap

2025/12/04 22:35

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

  • Marcos aide Jojo Cadiz has ties to contractor with big Ilocos Norte projects

A Rappler investigation finds, Justice Undersecretary Jose ‘Jojo’ Cadiz Jr., a trusted aide of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is closely linked to a construction firm that has won more than P200 million worth of infrastructure projects in Ilocos Norte in just the last two years.

  • ICI recommends filing of charges vs Bong Revilla, Maynard Ngu, 8 others

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure recommends criminal and administrative complaints against former senator Bong Revilla, Maynard Ngu, and eight others.

  • Corruption a threat to Philippines’ higher climate ambition – groups

Advocacy groups warn, corruption may hinder the Philippines from achieving its increased targets in cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Will ABS-CBN shows such as ‘Batang Quiapo’ still air on TV5?

ABS-CBN confirms rumors that TV5 plans to terminate their content supply agreement, due to financial problems.

  • Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison

California-based doctor Salvador Plasencia is sentenced to two and a half years in prison for illegally supplying Friends star Matthew Perry with ketamine. —Rappler.com

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