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What Cabral knew and the questions she leaves behind
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Manila, Philippines—Former Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was one of the most senior career officials ever to serve in the agency — and one of the last central figures investigators were still trying to question when she died on December 19

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Ex-DPWH exec dead: Foul play or suicide?

Former Department of Public Work and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral – one of the key figures in the ongoing investigation on anomalous flood control projects – was found dead in a ravine along Kennon Road, Camp 4, here on Thursday evening. — December 19, 2025

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In China

China's troll army: From teachers to riders, all fake

The foot soldiers in this war are not foreign spies, but Filipinos, hired via contracts, paid by checks, and managed like call center agents — December 20, 2025

rappler.com

In Law & Legislation

Pork Accounts for Two-Thirds of Proposed 2026 DPWH budget

In the last few months, an outraged public demanded reforms in the corruption-plagued budget process. A new leadership in both houses of Congress promised changes, but the current version of the 2026 budget shows old habits die hard, with House leaders getting a big chunk of the public works allocations for their districts. — December 14, 2025

pcij.org

In Crime

Bondi terror suspects spent whole Philippines visit in city and rarely left hotel, staff and police say

Philippine police dismiss speculation Naveed and Sajid Akram underwent training during four-week stay in Davao City — December 17, 2025

theguardian.com

In Sports

Philippines women win historic SEA Games football gold

Philippines have made history by winning their first women's football gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games. — December 17, 2025