Villars, local water districts face prelim investigation over graft raps

Inquirer.net - Sep 18, 2026

[Updated as of 7:30 p.m., Sept. 18, 2026] MANILA, Philippines — Sens. Mark and Camille Villar, parents former Sens. Manny and Cynthia Villar, and businessman Paolo Villar, and several officials are now facing investigation over alleged questionable joint venture agreements entered into by Prime Water Infrastructure Corporation (PWIC). Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano announced in a

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COTABATO CITY—At least three students have died in a shooting incident inside Banga National High School here at past 1 p.m. on Friday, authorities said. Banga Mayor Albert Palencia told Bombo Radyo Koronadal on Friday afternoon that the students were declared dead upon arrival at a local hospital, citing a report from the Municipal Disaster

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Motorcycle crash kills rider, seriously injures another in Cavite

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Pangasinan town examines solutions in flood inquiry

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