Right this moment’s headlines: Edwin Gardiola, Raul Rocha, Alex Eala
Listed below are at present’s headlines – the newest information within the Philippines and all over the world:
Building Employees Solidarity Occasion-list Consultant Edwin Gardiola denies allegations he’s concerned in public works corruption. In a press release posted on Fb, Gardiola says he was ‘disheartened to listen to his identify talked about in alleged irregularities in flood management initiatives.’
The Bureau of Inner Income information new tax evasion complaints with the Division of Justice towards SYMS Building Buying and selling and IM Building Company. Each corporations are implicated within the multi-billion flood management corruption scandal involving ghost initiatives in Bulacan.
Various information retailers Bulatlat and Pinoy Weekly win a landmark case towards one of the repressive Duterte-era orders. The three-year authorized battle now ends with a court docket resolution voiding the NTC memorandum that blocked them.
Mexico is investigating Miss Universe group president Raul Rocha for alleged trafficking of medication and weapons in addition to gasoline theft.
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala will get an opportunity to dazzle at house because the WTA Tour features a cease within the Philippines. She is anticipated to banner the Philippine Girls’s Open slated from January 26 to 31. —Rappler.com
