Today’s headlines: AKAP, Kian Delos Santos, Thailand & CambodiaToday’s headlines: AKAP, Kian Delos Santos, Thailand & Cambodia

COA: P926-M AKAP funds went to ineligible beneficiaries | The wRap

2025/12/23 20:00

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

  • P926 million in AKAP funds go to unqualified recipients, double payments — COA

The Commission on Audit flags the release of P926 million for the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program or AKAP, citing system abuse, after state auditors found thousands of beneficiaries getting payments multiple times or getting payouts even if they were not eligible. 

  • Matugas luxury resort in Siargao reclaimed land in a protected area

Matugas-owned Siargao Bleu Resort and Spa, reclaimed land despite being located in a protected area

  • SC upholds conviction of cops who killed Kian delos Santos

The Supreme Court affirms the murder conviction of the three policemen who killed 17-year-old Kian delos Santos during the drug war of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

  • Cambodia, Thailand to hold talks on resuming Trump’s truce as fighting enters third week

Thailand and Cambodia agree to hold a December 24 meeting of defense officials, aimed towards resuming a months-old ceasefire.-Rappler.com

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