2 CABINET SECRETARIES OUT
BREAKING: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirms the exit of DICT Secretary Henry Aguda and Communications Secretary Dave Gomez from his Cabinet.
Marcos said Gomez’s appointment was bypassed, with PTV General Manager Lino Cayetano set to replace him.
The shake-up leaves two key government communications and technology posts changing hands, with Aguda’s replacement yet to be announced. | via @rachelivvvv, BNC
🚨JUST IN: 🚨
The Commission on Audit has denied with finality Vice President Sara Duterte’s appeal over ₱73.287 million in the Office of the Vice President's confidential expenses, ruling that the questioned transactions were irregular and illegal.
In a resolution dated October 5, 2026, COA said the ₱69.787 million supposedly spent by the OVP on rewards for informers was “completely unsubstantiated,” citing the lack of proof that eligible non-OVP informers provided information that led to actual operational success.
The audit body also held VP Duterte and two OVP officials personally liable for the disallowed expenses. Duterte was identified as having approved the transactions, including the use of the cash advance.
VINCE DIZON, GIOVANNI LOPEZ TRADING PLACES? 👀🔄
Secretary Vince Dizon is reportedly headed back to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) while Sec. Giovanni Lopez is rumored to take over the corruption-battered DPWH.
Politiko's sources, however, say this isn't simply a case of Cabinet musical chairs. Dizon’s long-standing ties with Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano reportedly influenced the decision to move him out of DPWH.
https://t.co/OgfbHwOuMj
HULI NA NAGING BATO PA! 🪨👨🦲
JUST IN: Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa reportedly left the Senate complex together with Sen. Robin Padilla early Thursday morning following the shooting incident and lockdown inside the building.
Sources told Politiko that Dela Rosa and Padilla allegedly exited the premises between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m.
This is a developing story. Follow Politiko’s social media pages and visit our website for the latest updates.
LABAN KAHIT WALANG SWELDO 😞
San Sebastian College-Recoletos Golden Stags head coach Rob Labagala bared that they have been competing in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament despite going four months without receiving their salaries or allowances.
'ALIN ANG MALALA, FAKE NEWS OR POLITICAL SATIRE?'
In an exclusive interview on BNC Digital’s #BilyoBitsAndBuzz, Rep. Leila de Lima hit back at DDS critics of Vice Ganda’s joke, saying they are “experts in spreading false information.”
She also pushed for an independent body to probe the flood control projects, noting conflicts of interest if Congress members are involved.
Check out the full interview on BNC's Politiko Talks below.
#AgendaWeekend | Ibinunyag ng mga bagong opisyal ng Makati ang umano’y halos ₱9-B settlement deal sa pagitan ng nagdaang administrasyon ng siyudad at Philippine InfraDev Holdings Inc. (PhilDev) na contractor ng kanseladong subway project.
https://t.co/PFBvn731Bj
#Agenda | Binigyang-parangal ang Filipina trailblazers sa iba't ibang industriya bilang bahagi ng selebrasyon ng Women's Month.
'Yan ang Agenda report ni @hannaaahty mula sa Makati.
TINGNAN: Tatahaking ruta ng andas ng Mahal na Poong Hesus Nazareno ngayong #Traslacion2025.
Mananatiling sarado ang mga naturang kalsada sa araw ng pista, bubuksan lamang ito pagkatapos ng prusisyon.
#DWAR1494#AbanteRadyo#Nazareno2025
OVP Special Disbursing Officer Gina Acosta isinugod sa emergency room matapos ang pagtatanong ng House panel kaugnay sa withdrawal ng P125 million confidential funds.
Vice President Sara Duterte nagpaalam sa komite na sasamahan sa ospital si Acosta at dadalo sa susunod na hearing.
#DWAR1494 #AbanteRadyo
Binasag na ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang kanyang katayuan sa bwelta ng kanyang bise presidente matapos ang paulanan ng birada ni Vice President Sara Duterte ang maatataas na opisyal ng gobyerno.
@bongbongmarcos@indaysara#kwentongpolitiko
Sa exclusive interview ng Abante Sports, ibinahagi ni “Tenyente” LA Tenorio na ang tagumpay ng Pilipinas ay isang malaking morale booster para sa buong bansa.
#sportsnow#dwar1494#AsiaCup#FIBA#Gilas#GilasPilipinas
KEEP PRAYING FOR BICOL 🙏🏼
LOOK: Dark clouds are seen looming above the province of Albay on Saturday, ahead of Super Typhoon #PepitoPH making landfall in Catanduanes later in the evening or early Sunday morning.
Wind Signal No. 5 is currently hoisted in Catanduanes.
READ: https://t.co/K96kfsxxjB
📸 King John Lee Binlayo
Ibinulgar ng self-confessed drug lord na si Kerwin Espinosa na pinapaamin siya ni Senador Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa na noo’y PNP Chief na iugnay si ex-Sen. Leila de Lima sa bentahan ng iligal na droga.
PANOORIN: https://t.co/bVYRVbSTrS
Ito ang mga politikong kakandidatong senador sa ilalim ng administrasyong Marcos sa 2025.
Inanunsyo ang senatorial slate ng Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas ngayong araw, Sept. 26.
READ: https://t.co/gZS5LT8Q0s
#ICYMI: A photo obtained by Politiko showed Vice President Sara Duterte at the beach in Calaguas Island on Monday, September 23. The time stamp on the picture was 6:21:01 a.m. Her office claimed she was on the road that day.
READ: https://t.co/N1JNPjYS5H