Headstart | ANC (22 August 2025)

House Probe on Flood Projects: The House of Representatives is set to investigate allegedly anomalous flood control projects. Mamamayang Liberal Partylist Representative Leila De Lima raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest if lawmakers are implicated and calls for an independent body to lead the probe.

'Ghost' Projects in Oriental Mindoro: A supposed P192-million flood control project in Oriental Mindoro, listed as "completed," is discovered to be non-existent. The provincial governor reveals the project was allegedly funded three times in the 2024 budget.

Duterte vs. Malacañang: Vice President Sara Duterte fires back at Malacañang's claim that she was a "complete failure" as Education Secretary, defending her right to speak on the state of the country's education system.

NAIA Terminal Fee Hike: The passenger service charge, or terminal fee, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is scheduled to increase starting September 14, prompting questions from various groups.

Weather Update: PAGASA reports that a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) combined with the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) will bring a rainy weekend to Luzon and other parts of the country.

With Reports From:
Katrina Domingo

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