Michael Apacible Bulletin

  MANILA, Philippines – The hunt for former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag, who has been wanted for murder for two years, is intensifying. Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Nicolas Torre III revealed in a DZMM interview that authorities now have promising leads regarding Bantag's whereabouts and that intelligence operations are ongoing to apprehend him. "We have leads regarding that matter, where he is hiding, and we are deploying resources to locate and arrest him," Torre stated, emphasizing the PNP's commitment to capturing the high-profile fugitive. Bantag is accused of being the mastermind behind the murder of journalist Percival Mabasa, widely known as Percy Lapid. Lapid was gunned down in Las Piñas after his commentaries exposed alleged corruption within the New Bilibid Prison under Bantag's leadership. Beyond Bantag, Torre affirmed the PNP's relentless pursuit of other prominent fugitives. These include former...

  Sara Duterte's Convenient "Gratitude": A Calculated Performance for an Obviously Rigged Fight It's no longer surprising to see Sara Duterte suddenly embrace impeachment proceedings—not when everyone already knows that the pro-Duterte senators hold a formidable, almost unbreakable majority in the Senate . This convenient shift is a stark contrast to her past, where in Congress, she would have practically twisted herself into a pretzel to avoid any whiff of an investigation against her. Back then, the very idea of accountability sent her into a defensive frenzy. But now, as impeachment discussions swirl, the Vice President has unveiled a remarkably open, even "thankful" perspective on facing allegations. This dramatic pivot comes as no shock, especially when an SWS survey conveniently shows that a whopping 88% of respondents believe she should confront impeachment proceedings head-on to address accusations and "clear her name"—a narrative she...

  Public Trust on Trial: Calls for Transparency Mount Amidst OVP Confidential Funds Controversy MANILA, Philippines – The clamor for greater transparency and accountability in government spending has reached a fever pitch as new allegations emerge regarding the recipients of confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President (OVP). The latest names to surface, those of prominent human rights lawyer Chel Diokno and actress Marian Rivera, have further fueled public demand for a thorough investigation, with many asserting that the Filipino people deserve to see the evidence to unearth potential abuses of public coffers. The controversy stems from an ongoing narrative surrounding the alleged misuse of confidential funds, initially characterized by seemingly innocuous code names, even "chichirya" (snack food) names, in official receipts. However, the recent revelation of seemingly legitimate public figures linked to these funds has intensified calls for concrete verification...