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𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙐𝙇𝙇𝘼 𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙍𝙄𝙁𝙄𝙀𝙎: 𝙕𝘼𝙇𝘿𝙔 𝘾𝙊 𝙁𝙊𝙍𝘽𝙀𝙎 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙆 𝙃𝙊𝙈𝙀 𝙃𝘼𝙎 𝙁𝙄𝙑𝙀-𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙀𝙔, 𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙂𝙀𝘿𝙇𝙔 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙔.
ll BY Chito Mabaquiao Berjit Jr. ll

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday, December 23, clarified his earlier statement about fugitive Zaldy Co’s residence in Forbes Park, saying initial investigations show the property has a five-story basement—not a second story—which he alleged is intended for storing large sums of money.

Remulla told reporters the information was derived from Co’s building permit applications with the Forbes Park Village Association and the Makati City government, which include submitted construction plans. He noted that a basement of such depth is “highly unusual for a private home” and suggested fire safety as a possible reason for storing money underground, as “fire rises and would not reach deep below ground.”

Construction of the basement has been delayed amid ongoing controversies surrounding Co, who fled the Philippines after being accused of masterminding budget insertions and anomalies in flood control projects. Authorities believe Co is currently in Portugal and are working to restrict his travel and initiate extradition efforts.

The government is also preparing civil asset forfeiture proceedings targeting Co’s assets, including two properties in Forbes Park, the Midas Hotel and Casino, and Misibis Bay Resort. These actions are part of efforts to recover allegedly ill-gotten wealth linked to his alleged corruption.

As of press time, Co has not issued a direct response to the basement claim. ll ANB NEWS ll 📷 Ctto ll # # # #

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22/12/2025

𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙋𝙊𝙇𝙊 𝙍𝙀𝙋. 𝘼𝘾𝙊𝙋 𝙋𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙀𝙎 𝘼𝙏 78 𝘼𝙁𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙏 𝘼𝙏𝙏𝘼𝘾𝙆.
𝙡𝙡 Chito Mabaquiao Berjit Jr.𝙡𝙡

Antipolo City 2nd District Representative Romeo Acop passed away on the evening of Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 78, after suffering a heart attack.

According to reports, Acop was found unconscious in his room around 10:12 p.m. by his youngest child, Dr. Karla Marie Acop, and his security aide, after his nurse alerted them to an emergency. He was rushed to Assumption Hospital in Antipolo City but was pronounced dead at 10:56 p.m. despite efforts to revive him.

His death came as a shock to colleagues, as he had undergone a successful kidney transplant on November 28 and was reported to be recovering well and "up and about" before the incident.

On Monday, December 22, the House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 601, expressing profound condolences to Acop’s family and recognizing his contributions to public service. Lawmakers remembered him as a "model public servant" known for his integrity, courage, and commitment to the rule of law, particularly for his work as senior vice chairperson of the House quad committee that investigated extrajudicial killings, illegal drugs, and Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).

Acop, a former police general who once headed the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), served in Congress from 2010 to 2019 and was re-elected in 2022. He was the husband of the late Resurreccion Acop, who also served as representative of Antipolo’s 2nd district before her death from COVID-19 complications in 2021.

As of now, no details about the wake or funeral arrangements have been publicly announced. ll ANB NEWS ll 📷 courtesy of House of the Representative. ll # # #

22/12/2025

𝙃𝙑𝙄 𝙉𝘼𝘿𝘼𝙆𝙋𝘼𝙉, P680,000 𝙉𝙂𝘼 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘽𝙐 𝙉𝘼𝙆𝙐𝙈𝙋𝙄𝙎𝙆𝘼𝙍 𝙎𝘼 𝘽𝙍𝙂𝙔.𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙂𝘾𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝙄𝙍𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏.
ll By: Chito Mabaquiao Berjit Jr. ll

BACALOD CITY - Isa ka High-Value Individual (HVI) nga nalista sa Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) ang nadakpan sang mga operatiba sang City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) sa Purok 4, Brgy. Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, Disyembre 22, 2025, mga alas 5:11 sang kaagahon.

Nakumpiskar ang ginabanta 100 gramos sang ginapatihan shabu nga nagabalor sang Php 680,000.00. Ang suspek ginpahayag nga nagalapas sa RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

Ginkilala ang suspek sa alyas nga "Watari/Tar", 41 anyos ang edad (natawo Hulyo 9, 1984), lalaki, soltero, wala trabaho kag residente sang Purok 4, Brgy. Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City.

Ang mga operatiba sang City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) sa pagpamuno ni PLT RICHRD O LEGADA, Assistant Chief sang CDEU, nagpatigayon sang operasyon buy-bust nga nagresulta sa pagkadakop sang nasambit nga suspek.

Mga Nakumpiskar:

- Isa (1) ka sachet nga nagaunod sang ginapatihan shabu (buy-bust item)

- Napulo (10) ka heat-sealed sachets nga nagaunod sang ginapatihan shabu (possession items)

- Isa ka libo ka pesos (PhP 1,000.00) nga buy-bust money

- Iban pa nga non-drug items
ll ANB NEWS ll video: Courtesy of CDEU ll # # #

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19/12/2025

HVI Dakop sa Bacolod, Balor P1.5 Milyon nga Shabu Nakumpiskar.
ll By Chito Mabaquiao Berjit Jr. ll

BACALOD CITY – Isa ka High-Value Individual (HVI) ang nadakpan sa buy bust operation nga ginpatigayon sang City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) sa Purok Magtiayon, Barangay 10, Bacolod City, Disyembre 19, 2025, mga alas 5:44 sang hapon.

Ginkumpiskar ang ginabanta 230 gramos sang ginapatihan shabu nga may standard drug price nga Php 1,564,000.00. Ginpahayag nga suspetsado nag lapas sang Section 5 kag 11 sang RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

Ginkilala ang suspetado sa kay alyas "Neneng," 42 anyos, kasado, wala sang trabaho kag residente sang Purok Magtiayon, Barangay 10, Bacolod City.

Ang mga operatiba sang CDEU sa pagpamuno ni PLT RICHARD O LEGADA, Asst Chief CDEU sa idalom sang superbisyon ni PLTCOL ANTONIO P BENITEZ JR, nagpatigayon sang operasyon buy-bust nga nagresulta sa pagkadakop sa nasambit nga suspek.

Mga Nakumpiskar

- Isa (1) ka heat sealed transparent plastic sachet nga nagaunod sang puti nga crystalline substance nga ginapatihan shabu (buy-bust item);

- Pito (7) ka heat sealed transparent plastic sachets nga ang kada isa nagaunod sang puti nga crystalline substance nga ginapatihan shabu (possession items);

- Apat (4) ka knot-tied transparent plastic bags nga ang kada isa nagaunod sang puti nga crystalline substance nga ginapatihan shabu (possession items);

- Isa ka libo ka pesos (P 1000.00) nga buy-bust money; kag
- Iban pa nga non-drug items.ll ANB NEWS ll # # # #

19/12/2025

𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙏𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙊𝙍 𝙎𝘼𝙍𝘼 𝘿𝙄𝙎𝘾𝘼𝙔𝘼 𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙎𝙁𝙀𝙍𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝙊 𝘾𝙀𝘽𝙐, 𝘿𝙀𝙏𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙀𝘿 𝘼𝙁𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙏𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙀𝘼𝙍𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝙄𝙉 𝙂𝙃𝙊𝙎𝙏 𝙁𝙇𝙊𝙊𝘿 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙏𝙍𝙊𝙇 𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙀.
ll By: Chito Mabaquiao Berjit Jr. ll

Cezarah "Sarah" Discaya, the contractor linked to a P96.5-million non-existent flood control project in Davao Occidental, was escorted to Cebu on Friday, December 19, 2025, and presented before the Lapu-Lapu City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 27, which issued her arrest warrant earlier this week.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) formally served the warrant on Discaya on December 18 for violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and malversation of public funds. She had voluntarily surrendered to the NBI on December 9, ahead of the warrant’s issuance.

The Supreme Court previously ordered the transfer of Discaya’s cases from Davao to Cebu, in line with guidelines for corruption-related infrastructure cases. She is now detained at the Lapu-Lapu City Jail female dormitory.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed that Discaya and nine other co-accused—including Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials—face non-bailable charges, meaning they cannot post bail for temporary liberty.

In a separate development on Friday, Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon announced that the P7.18-billion tax evasion case against Discaya and her husband, Curlee, has been submitted for resolution, with a decision expected by next week. Curlee Discaya is currently detained for contempt by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, which is probing the ghost project.

The case is part of the government’s broader crackdown on corruption in public works, which has targeted several high-profile infrastructure contracts in recent months. ll ANB NEWS ll 🎥Ctto ll # # # #

19/12/2025

𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙈𝙀𝙍 𝘿𝙋𝙒𝙃 𝙐𝙎𝙀𝘾. 𝘾𝘼𝙏𝙃𝙔 𝘾𝘼𝘽𝙍𝘼𝙇 𝙁𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘿 𝘿𝙀𝘼𝘿 𝙄𝙉 𝘽𝙀𝙉𝙂𝙐𝙀𝙏 𝙍𝙄𝙑𝙀𝙍.
ll By: Chito Mabaquiao Berjit Jr. ll

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina "Cathy" Cabral was found dead along the Bued River in Tuba, Benguet, early Friday, with authorities launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Cabral was discovered unconscious about 20 to 30 meters below Kennon Road on the evening of December 18, 2025, according to authorities and news reports. She was rushed to the Benguet General Hospital and Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead at 12:03 a.m. on December 19.

Initial police reports state that Cabral and her driver were traveling toward La Union around 3 p.m. on Thursday when she asked to be dropped off at the Maramal area of Camp 5, Camp 4, and requested the driver to leave. The driver returned at 5 p.m. but could not locate her, and filed a report with police at 7 p.m. Search and rescue teams later found her body by the river.

The Benguet Provincial Forensic Unit has conducted scene-of-the-crime operations, while the Office of the Ombudsman has directed police to secure Cabral’s cell phone and other personal gadgets as part of the probe. No foul play has been confirmed at this time, and investigations are still ongoing.

Cabral, who served the DPWH for over 40 years, resigned in September 2025 amid congressional investigations into alleged anomalous flood control projects and kickback schemes. She had been subpoenaed to testify before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) but did not appear prior to her death.

The DPWH has expressed condolences to Cabral’s family and called for respect for their privacy during the mourning period.ll ANB NEWS ll 📷 Ctto ll # # #

18/12/2025

(UPDATE): 𝙄𝙋𝙈-𝘾𝘿𝘾 𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙎 𝙄𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝘽𝙄𝘿 𝘼𝙈𝙄𝘿 𝙎𝙊𝙈𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙊𝙐𝙎 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙉.
ll By: Chito Mabaquiao Berjit Jr. ll

Bacolod City’s Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) today announced that IPM-Construction and Development Corporation (IPM-CDC) submitted the lowest calculated responsive bid (LCRB) for the city’s garbage hauling contract, covering collection, hauling, and disposal services with an approved budget of over ₱303 million for the 11-month period ending December 31, 2026. However, it is important to note that while the BAC has disclosed IPM-CDC as the lowest bidder, this does not automatically make the company the winner of the bidding. A post qualification bid evaluation has yet to determine final winner.

Under Republic Act No. 12009 (the New Government Procurement Act) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)—which took effect in 2024 and 2025, respectively—the LCRB is not the sole determinant of a winning bidder. The law prescribes multiple criteria beyond cost, and all lowest bidders must undergo a rigorous post-qualification process to verify their compliance with technical, financial, legal, and other requirements outlined in the bidding documents. Only after successfully passing post-qualification can a bidder be formally awarded the contract. As of now, there has been no official announcement from the BAC confirming whether IPM-CDC has completed or passed this stage.

The IPM-CDC Win: Context and Controversy:

IPM-CDC is no stranger to Bacolod’s waste management landscape, having held the garbage hauling contract for several years. Its latest bid beat out one other non-eligible competitor, extending its potential role as the city’s primary service provider—though this remains contingent on post-qualification results.

However, the company has faced recent scrutiny: the Bacolod Sanggunian Panlungsod (SP) recently passed a resolution urging Mayor Greg Gasataya to defer payments to IPM-CDC pending an investigation into alleged delays in garbage collection, deficiencies in service, and potential contractual liabilities. These issues have fueled public frustration, making the question of who will actually carry out the work all the more pressing.

The SIBI Speculation: No Confirmed Links:

Despite widespread talk of SIBI’s equipment in Bacolod, there is no official information available about the entity’s full name, business operations, or any active projects in the city. Local government records, news reports, and statements from the BAC and IPM-CDC have not mentioned SIBI or any subcontracting arrangement related to the garbage hauling contract.

Under Philippine procurement laws, subcontracting is permitted for government projects, but it requires full disclosure to the procuring entity (in this case, the BAC) and compliance with strict guidelines—including ensuring that subcontractors meet technical and legal requirements. As of now, there is no evidence that IPM-CDC has filed a request to subcontract any portion of the garbage hauling work to SIBI, or that the BAC has approved such an arrangement.

What We Know—and What We Don’t:

The lack of concrete details about SIBI has left room for speculation, with some residents suggesting the entity may be involved in unrelated construction or logistics projects in Bacolod. Without official confirmation, however, these claims remain unsubstantiated.

For its part, the BAC has stated that it follows a rigorous process to ensure bids are awarded fairly and that contractors comply with all terms of the contract. IPM-CDC has not addressed the SIBI rumors publicly, focusing instead on its commitment to improving service amid the SP’s investigation.

Call for Transparency:

As Bacolod residents await clarity on both IPM-CDC’s post-qualification status and SIBI’s presence, there have been calls for the BAC and IPM-CDC to address the speculation directly. Transparency about post-qualification progress and subcontracting practices—if any—would help ease public concerns and ensure accountability in the use of public funds.

Until official information is released, the outcome of the bidding and the potential role of SIBI in Bacolod’s garbage management will remain a matter of rumor.ll ANB NEWS ll # # #

18/12/2025

(Developing story)
𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙊𝙇𝙊𝘿 𝙂𝘼𝙍𝘽𝘼𝙂𝙀 𝘽𝙄𝘿𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝙈𝙄𝘿 𝙌𝙐𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎.
ll By: Chito Mabaquiao Berjit Jr. ll
ll and Renold Diosana ll

BACOLOD CITY – The city’s bid evaluation for a new garbage hauling contract is set today (December 18), even as citizens raised concerns over the arrival of heavy equipment from San Igmedio Builders, Inc. (SIBI) earlier this week—fueling speculation the firm may replace the current contractor, IPM Construction and Development Corporation (IPM-CDC).

IPM-CDC’s contract for garbage collection, hauling, and landfill management is set to expire yet on December 31, 2025.

The city government began the bidding process last week with a posting on the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS), and a pre-bid conference was held for interested bidders prior to today’s bid opening. The approved budget for the new contract is P330 million, covering collection, hauling, and waste management services.

Residents reported seeing SIBI dump trucks and heavy equipment in the city as early as December 14, leading to questions: Is SIBI poised to replace IPM? Do they have an existing project in Bacolod? And does the presence of their equipment mean they are the assured winner of the bidding?

As of press time, there is no official confirmation from the Bacolod City Government, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), nor from SIBI itself regarding the firm’s involvement in the garbage hauling bid or any other city project.

According to information, SIBI is not listed in public records of pre-qualified bidders for the current garbage contract, and no announcements have been made about the firm undertaking work in Bacolod.

Under Republic Act No. 9184 (the Government Procurement Reform Act), Bacolod’s bidding process requires open competitive bidding, with bids evaluated based on non-discretionary “pass/fail” criteria such as eligibility, technical capacity, and financial stability. Equipment arrival prior to bid evaluation is not a factor in determining the winner, and the BAC is required to select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The city council recently passed a resolution asking Mayor Greg Gasataya to defer payment to IPM-CDC amid complaints of delayed garbage collection and contract non-compliance, adding urgency to the search for a new service provider.

When asked about SIBI’s equipment, a BAC representative declined to comment on unconfirmed reports, stating only that the bidding process is proceeding “in line with legal guidelines” and that the winning bidder will be announced once evaluations are complete—possibly by the end of the month.

Note: article will be updated with official information from SIBI or the city government as it becomes available. ll ANB NEWS ll 🎥 Renold Diosanall # # #

18/12/2025

𝘿𝙋𝙒𝙃 𝙀𝙓-𝙀𝙉𝙂𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙀𝙍 𝘼𝙇𝘾𝘼𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙍𝘼 𝙍𝙀𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙉𝙎 𝙋110 𝙈𝙄𝙇𝙇𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙄𝙉 𝙆𝙄𝘾𝙆𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆𝙎, 𝙁𝘼𝘾𝙀𝙎 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝘾𝙊𝙍𝙍𝙐𝙋𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙍𝙂𝙀𝙎.
ll By: Chito Mabaquiao Berjit Jr. ll

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan First District Engineer Henry Alcantara has turned over an initial P110 million in kickbacks linked to anomalous flood control projects, but remains behind bars and now faces fresh criminal complaints at the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Alcantara handed over the funds on November 28, 2025, as part of a promised total restitution of P300 million he admitted to obtaining from irregularities in Bulacan flood control contracts. He is provisionally enrolled in the government’s Witness Protection Program (WPP) but has not yet been formally designated as a state witness.

When he visited the DOJ on December 12, Alcantara did not make an additional payment and declined to comment on when he would settle the remaining P190 million—despite earlier suggestions the balance could be turned over within a week.

In a latest development on December 15, Alcantara and fellow former DPWH engineer Brice Hernandez appeared before the DOJ for a preliminary investigation into new charges, including direct bribery, corruption of public officials, and violations of anti-graft laws. The complaints are separate from existing cases tied to the same flood control scandal.

Alcantara remains detained in the Senate alongside other individuals implicated in the multi-million peso scheme, as authorities continue to probe the breadth of irregularities in DPWH projects in the region. ll ANB NEWS ll 🎥 Ctto ll # # # #

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