Jonvic Remulla

The latest news and top stories on Jonvic Remulla, Philippine Interior Secretary. He assumed this national role in October 2024, having previously served multiple terms as Governor of Cavite, where he was recognised for good governance and making the province an economic powerhouse. His current responsibilities include overseeing the Philippine National Police and local government units. Remulla is actively leading efforts to eradicate illegal offshore gaming operators, linking them to crimes targeting Chinese nationals, and has ordered local officials to intensify inspections and ensure compliance with the ban. He has personally overseen the closure of POGO hubs.

Jonvic Remulla

Philippine ex-speaker stashed wealth ‘he could no longer hide’: prosecutors

Ex-House speaker Martin Romualdez is accused of buying mansions and shares in an attempt to hide ill-gotten gains.

Philippine Roblox ban call sparks wider debate over children’s online safety

Live-streamed Philippine school shooting raises alarm over ‘memetic violence’

Philippines foils second planned high school attack in Leyte in days

Authorities got a tip-off on an ‘impending mass shooting’ in the province, two days after a shooting incident that killed three students.

AI ‘slopaganda’ and the battle for Philippine political reality

Generative AI lets Filipinos mock the powerful with cinematic flair, but it’s also handing new tools to the country’s disinformation machine.

Philippine ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co’s arrest revives long-stalled corruption probe

Observers say Co’s arrest is a ‘notable step towards accountability’ and committee hearings on the flood control scandal could resume.

Philippine ex-general arrested after call for military to ‘reset’ society

Romeo Poquiz had publicly called for the armed forces to ‘withdraw their support’ from Marcos over the flood control corruption scandal.

Philippines flood-control probe ‘in peril’ after death of public works official

Analysts said the death removes a pivotal witness and exposes weaknesses in how authorities have handled evidence and testimony.

Not for cars: Philippine fugitive accused of building ‘cash basement’

Zaldy Co, who is on the run, has been accused of being involved in the flood-control corruption scandal.

Can UN anti-corruption pact bring Zaldy Co back to Philippines?

The former lawmaker, who is facing charges linked to the Philippines’ flood control scandal, is suspected to have fled to Portugal.

8 arrested in Philippine flood control scandal, but will ‘big fish’ get away?

Analysts say the real test will be whether investigators confront the deeper networks alleged to underpin the corruption scandal.

Philippine governor of typhoon-hit province defends Germany trip

Rodolfo Albano III, who oversees Isabela, said he was ‘already on the plane’ when Manila ordered officials not to fly overseas.

Who was behind violence at anti-corruption protests in the Philippines?

The protests in Manila and across the Philippines on Sunday were triggered by anger over corruption linked to flood control projects.

Super Typhoon Ragasa’s fury adds to Philippine President Marcos’ flood of woes

The president is already facing a torrent of public scrutiny in the wake of corruption-linked flood control projects.

Philippine protests: voices mark moral outrage in ‘dangerous, hopeful’ period

Tens of thousands flooded the streets to denounce government corruption, with a number calling for President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr to resign.

Was Philippine police chief sacked for rejecting ‘overpriced’ gun deal?

The saga threatens to ensnare top officials while exposing the deepening rift between the Philippines’ executive and legislative branches.

Beijing warns Chinese students of security and safety risks in Philippines

Ministry of Education says public security in the Philippines has been unstable and Chinese have frequently been targeted.