House panel: Marcos impeachment cases insufficient in substance | The wRap

2026-02-04 - 14:46

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: House panel junks Marcos impeachment complaints, cites insufficiency in substance The House justice committee declares the two impeachment cases against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. insufficient in substance, resulting in their dismissal. DOJ to file tax evasion cases vs Sarah and Curlee Discaya The Department of Justice will file two tax evasion cases against couple Sarah and Curlee Discaya. This, for alleged violation of the National Internal Revenue Code. Frasco orders removal of her photos from tourism ads after Senate callout Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco orders all regional offices of the tourism department to take down tourism-related materials that feature her image and to stop producing similar materials. Even the Ombudsman can’t get lawmakers’ SALNs. Here’s why. Ombudsman Boying Remulla raises the alarm over the limited access to lawmakers’ Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth. This, amid the ongoing flood control corruption probe. Congressman Edvic Yap, implicated in flood control scandal, resigns ACT-CIS Representative Edvic Yap, brother of Benguet Representative Eric Yap, steps down from his congressional post after being implicated in the flood control corruption scandal. – Rappler.com