When retired Marine officer Orly Regala Guteza chose to appear before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee and “tell all” about the flood control scandal, he stepped into one of the most dangerous positions a whistleblower can take: speaking without the safety net of the Witness Protection Program.
Category: Opinion
Alvarado Legacy at ang Patuloy na Hamon ng Baha sa Bulacan
Sa kabila ng mga pagsusumikap at inisyatibo para mapabuti ang flood control sa Bulacan, patuloy pa ring hinaharap ng maraming bayan ang hamon ng pagbaha, lalo na tuwing panahon ng malalakas na pag-ulan.
PISONG NINAKAW SA BAYAN, PANGANIB SA BUHAY NAKASALALAY
Bago mag-react, dapat mong pakaisipin na ito ay isang sugat na walang paghilom at paulit-ulit binubuksan sa bayan.
BOC- Port of Cebu, Nasabat ang ₱27 Milyong Halaga ng Shabu mula sa African National
Pagbati mula sa inyong abang lingkod mga ka-Adwana. Sa mga masisipag at magaling na mga opisyal ng Bureau of Customs sa pangunguna nina Port of Manila District Collector Alex Alviar, Deputy Collector for Assessment Engineer Ric Ricarte, Formal Entry Division Chief Atty Florante Macarilay, MICP District Collector Rizalino Toralba, Port of Clark District Collector Jairus Reyes, XIP Supervisor Jan Adam Mose, MICP X-Ray FO Gerard Del Rosario, Port of NAIA Spy Chief Butch Ledesma, MICP-CIIS Chief Alvin Enciso, MICP Chief of Staff Atty Ed Padre, Port of Clark AOD Chief Collector Jason Pagala at sa gwapong hepe ng MICP Section 5 Chito Manahan.
BOC-NAIA Nasabat ang ₱227 Milyong Halaga ng High-Grade Marijuana sa NAIA Terminal 3
Muling pinatunayan ng Bureau of Customs – Port of NAIA ang kahandaan nito sa pagpapatupad ng direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na palakasin ang seguridad sa mga paliparan at pigilan ang pagpasok ng ilegal na droga, matapos masabat ang 151,334 gramo ng hinihinalang high-grade marijuana (Kush) sa NAIA Terminal 3 noong Setyembre 7, 2025.
Netizens Call Out “Entitled Kids”
The buzzword “nepo baby”—short for nepotism baby—has entered Filipino conversations. It describes children of the wealthy and influential who flaunt their status online instead of showing merit.
BOC Nagsagawa ng Court-Ordered Search sa mga Luxury Vehicle na Konektado sa Discaya
Sa bisa ng Search Warrant na inilabas ng Regional Trial Court ng Maynila, Branch 18, at alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na paigtingin ang pagpapatupad laban sa smuggling, nagsagawa ang Bureau of Customs (BOC) ng search operation nitong Setyembre 2, 2025 sa headquarters ng St. Gerrard Construction General Contractor and Development Corp. sa Lungsod ng Pasig.
WHY MOMS JOKE ABOUT SONS BECOMING ENGINEER-CONTRACTORS
Some mothers now joke: ‘Mag-engineer ka, anak—then become a contractor.’ It’s not really praise but frustration, because in the Philippines, engineering skill takes a backseat to the more lucrative business of grabbing billion-peso flood control contracts—and showing off wealth while the streets remain flooded.
UNIVERSAL DRUG TESTING? THE LAW SAYS NO
The recent controversy involving a former actress, now a political officer of a legislator, who was accused of smoking marijuana inside a public restroom in the workplace, has set off a wave of outrage.
BOC NAGBABALA SA PUBLIKO LABAN SA NAGPAPAKILALANG PEKENG COMMISSIONER
Nagbabala ang Bureau of Customs (BOC) sa publiko at mga stakeholder laban sa mga indibidwal na nagpapanggap bilang si Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno at iba pang opisyal ng BOC upang manghingi ng pera kapalit ng umano’y “espesyal na pabor” o mabilis na pagproseso sa kanilang mga kargamento.
WORTHY OF THE MEDAL OF VALOR
The call to award then–Staff Sergeant Antonino Basa the Medal of Valor has resurfaced online—three years after it was first raised.
BOC-Port of Iloilo, Mainit na Tinanggap ang Kanilang Bagong District Collector
Mainit na tinaggap ng mga kawani at mga opisyales ng Bureau of Customs (BOC)–Port of Iloilo si Collector Noli P. Santua, Jr. bilang bagong District Collector sa ginanap na turn over ceremony nitong Agosto 11, 2025, sa Iloilo Customhouse.
Hontiveros Exposes GSIS Recklessness
Senator Risa Hontiveros has proven time and again that when it comes to exposing corruption, she will not be sidelined. She boldly unmasked Alice Guo, a Chinese national posing as a Filipino mayor and key figure in POGO-linked human trafficking and money laundering.
Postponing Barangay Elections Makes Sense
President Marcos is expected to sign into law the bill postponing the Barangay and SK Elections, originally scheduled for December 1, 2025, to the first Monday of November 2026.
A PRAYER FOR ONE MORE PACQUIAO WIN
Tonight (as of this writing), at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao will defy age and the odds as he challenges Mario “El Azteca” Barrios for the WBC interim welterweight title.
BOC, DA, at SBMA, Naharang ang mga Smuggled na Agricultural Products sa Port of Subic
Alinsunod sa mahigpit na direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na palakasin ang kampanya laban sa smuggling sa mga Agricultural Goods at protektahan ang interes ng mga lokal na magsasaka, nagsagawa ng pinagsamang inspeksyon ang Bureau of Customs (BOC), Department of Agriculture (DA), at Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) sa Port of Subic nitong Hulyo 8, 2025.
BOC- Port of Clark naharang ang pagpasok sa bansa ng ₱7.56M halaga na Shabu na itinago sa mga household items
Muling pinatunayan ng Bureau of Customs (BOC) sa Port of Clark, sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni District Collector Jairus Reyes ang kanilang dedikasyon sa pangganap ng kanilang tungkilin, matapos mapigilan ang tangkang pagpupuslit ng ipinagbabawal na droga papasok sa bansa.
THE HEAT IS ON
Just as I arrived from a five-day humanitarian mission cum vacation in Basilan and Zamboanga, I decided to travel straight to Marikina to spend the remaining days of the Holy Week with family and relatives. The sudden shift in climate hit me hard—quite literally.
When the Butterfly Gland Becomes a Threat
Just this morning, a close friend confided in me some deeply painful news—her daughter has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I tried to offer comfort […]
My Personal Journey
As Women’s Month draws to a close, I reflect on my own journey, which, like many women’s stories, is filled with challenges.
A NATION DIVIDED BY EMOTIONS
The ongoing International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte, particularly regarding his controversial war on drugs, has sparked significant debate. Duterte’s anti-drug campaign, launched in 2016, allegedly resulted in thousands of extrajudicial killings, prompting the ICC to investigate potential crimes against humanity. As expected, the inquiry has divided public opinion, with staunch supporters defending Duterte’s actions while critics condemn them as human rights violations.
ZTE Philippines nagpahayag ng pasasalamat sa kahusayan ng Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila
NAGPAHAYAG ng pasasalamat ang ZTE Philippines, Inc. sa isang liham na ipinadala kay Department of Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, kung saan pinuri nito ang natatanging serbisyo sa customs clearance na ibinibigay ng Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila (BOC-POM).
Internal Quality Audit sa taong 2025 ng Port of Batangas, Matagumpay na Natapos
MATAGUMPAY na naipasa ng Pantalan ng Batangas (Port of Batangas) ang Internal Quality Audit (IQA) na isinagawa ng Interim Internal Quality Management System Office (IIQMSO) noong Marso 5-6, 2025.
LINGKOD TIMOG 2025
The Lingkod Timog Foundation, a non-governmental organization established in 2005, in partnership with the Philippine Marine Corps Foundation Inc. (PMCFI), successfully conducted a two-day Medical Civic Assistance Program (MEDCAP), on March 1 and 2, 2025, benefiting communities in Zamboanga del Norte and the outskirts of Zamboanga City.
MR. MALASAKIT
When people hear the name “Mr. Malasakit,” one person immediately comes to mind: Senator Bong Go. His dedication to serving Filipinos, especially during times of crisis, has made him a familiar and trusted figure across the country. Time and again, Senator Go has demonstrated that his top priority is providing assistance, particularly to those facing medical and financial hardships.
POLL SURVEYS AND VOTER BEHAVIOR
Poll surveys have long played a big role in shaping public opinion and guiding election campaigns, both in the Philippines and other countries. These surveys, often used by candidates, political advisors, and the media, provide a quick view of voter preferences. But the question is—how reliable are these surveys in accurately reflecting voter behavior, and how much do they actually influence voters?
Port of San Fernando District Collector Barte Jr. Receives Plaque of Recognition
Collection District I, Port of San Fernando District Collector Segundo Sigmundfreud Z. Barte Jr. accepts the Plaque of Recognition from Department of Finance Usec. Charlito Mendoza and Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio for its significant contribution in the achievement of the Bureau’s 2024 collection target, and its earnest commitment to fulfill the agency core mandates of revenue collection, trade facilitation and border protection.
AFP AND PNP’S SUCCESSFUL OPERATION IN TAGUM CITY
The successful operation in Tagum City on January 31, 2025, is a powerful example of the excellent coordination between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP). This joint effort, which involved several AFP and PNP units, demonstrated how their combined strength can effectively maintain peace and security, especially with the upcoming elections in mind.
Port of Batangas lumampas sa target na koleksyon, nagtala ng ₱444-M sobra para sa Enero 2025
Naabot ng Port of Batangas (POB) ang una nitong pangunahing layunin ngayong taon, matapos malampasan ang itinakdang target na kolektahin para sa Enero 2025.
RENEWAL OF IBC-13 FRANCHISE
The Senate will soon finally approve House Bill No. 6505, which seeks to extend the franchise of Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC-13) for an additional 25 years. This renewal not only strengthens the network’s operational foundation but also sets the stage for its eventual privatization. IBC-13, once owned by Roberto S. Benedicto and later sequestered by the Corazon Aquino administration, has long struggled with financial instability and mismanagement. With the franchise renewal on the horizon, however, the network is poised for modernization and a significant increase in market value.
