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