Filipinos trust media most in addressing flood control mess | The wRap

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

• Filipinos trust media most to address flood control corruption – survey

In a survey conducted by Pulse Asia between December 12 and 15, 54% of Filipinos said they have ‘big trust’ in the media. This figure outranks President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other government institutions in public confidence.

• Ombudsman Remulla says Leviste being probed for ‘selling’ solar franchise to Pangilinan

Ombudsman Boying Remulla says Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste is under investigation for ‘selling’ his solar energy business to tycoon Manny V. Pangilinan.

• Cebu landfill landslide exposes ‘broken waste management,’ groups say

Environmentalist groups call out the government for its inconsistent enforcement of waste management laws. This, after a landfill in Cebu City collapsed, causing a landslide and killing people.

• Davao’s P530M confidential funds still top Metro Manila cities’ total in 2024

The local government of Davao City spent P530 million in confidential funds in 2024, more than the combined P483.93 million spent by Metro Manila city governments that year. — Rappler.com