The secrets of the House of Nograles

BALITA KAY JUAN The secrets of the House of Nograles By MALOU C. MANGAHAS Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism WHAT SECRET or secrets of the House of Representatives under Speaker Prospero Nograles would escape public scrutiny, amid Congress’s failed effort to ratify the Freedom of Information Act last Friday? Many have asked that question after [...]

There was a quorum when FOI bill was killed

BALITA KAY JUAN There was a quorum when FOI bill was killed By ANNIE RUTH SABANGAN and JUSTINE ESPINA-LETARGO Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism FOUR MORE members of the House of Representatives yesterday said they were among those wrongly named as absent – according to a list provided by Speaker Prospero Nograles to the media [...]

In 14 years, Speaker grows wealth from P6.5M to P88M

BALITA KAY JUAN In 14 years, Speaker grows wealth from P6.5M to P88M By MALOU C. MANGAHAS Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism Can Prospero Nograles explain his wealth? OUT OF the last 14 years, lawyer Prospero Castillo Nograles spent 12 years as congressman of the first district of Davao City for five terms, and the [...]

Photos: A conspiracy of shame and betrayal

BALITA NI JUAN Photos: A conspiracy of shame and betrayal By NOEMI LARDIZABAL DADO Philippine Online Chronicles The people of the Philippines are claiming their constitutional right to access to information on matters of public concern. The bicameral conference committee has reconciled the House and Senate versions of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill. There [...]

14th Congress buying 350 tables, chairs for 15th Congress for P8M

BALITA KAY JUAN 14th Congress buying 350 tables, chairs for 15th Congress for P8M By MALOU C. MANGAHAS Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism WHAT SECRET or secrets of the House of Representatives under Speaker Prospero Nograles would escape public scrutiny, amid Congress’s failed effort to ratify the Freedom of Information Act last Friday? Many have [...]

Philippines: Freedom of Information Act

BALITA KAY JUAN Philippines: Freedom of Information Act Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism On December 14, 2009, the Senate of the Philippines approved a Freedom of Information Act designed to allow access to key public documents, including those related to projects where corruption has been an issue. The Act, found in Senate Bill No. 3308, [...]

SHAME on NOGRALES and the majority members of 14TH Congress!!!

BALITA KAY JUAN Nograles told: Ratify FOIfor conscience, Constitution! By JAEMARK TORDECELLA Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism With the clock ticking on the 14th Congress, the Right to Know, Right Now! Coalition called on members of the House of Representatives to attend the last session day this Friday, June 4, to ratify the Freedom of [...]