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Here are today's headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: - DPWH files bid-rigging complaint vs firms of Discayas, Zaldy Co, 3 others - COA flags more 'ghost' Bulacan flood projects in fraud audit reports - Escudero slapped with ethics rap over 2022 contractor-contributor ties - BINI drops new Filipino single 'First Luv'  - Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' launches with global promotion  https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/october-3-2025/

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00:00Today on Rappler

00:06A bid-rigging complaint is filed against DPWH officials and the construction firms of the Diskayas and Zaldi Co.

00:20The Commission on Audit flags four more alleged anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan worth 351.38 million pesos.

00:28An ethics complaint is filed against Senator Cheese Escudero for his ties to a government contractor.

00:36P-pop girl group Beanie releases its newest Filipino single, First Love.

00:41And Taylor Swift's latest studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, arrives with a promotional blitz around the world.

00:48The Department of Public Works and Highways files a bid-rigging complaint before the Philippine Competition Commission on Friday, October 3,

00:57against DPWH officials and contractors in Bulacan flood control projects.

01:02The complaint covers two separate cases.

01:04The first involves Wawao Builders, IAM Construction Corporation, Sims Construction Trading,

01:11the Diskayas St. Timothy Construction Corporation, and officials from the DPWH Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office.

01:18The second case is against Zaldi Co. Sunwest Incorporated and officials of the DPWH Regional Office in Mimaropa.

01:26Investigations conducted by the DPWH and the Commission on Audit, with evidence presented at congressional hearings,

01:33point to irregularities in the procurement of multiple Bulacan flood control projects.

01:38Former DPWH Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara earlier testified,

01:43Co. received kickbacks amounting to billions of pesos from various Bulacan projects.

01:47The DPWH also seeks to revoke the licenses of engineers and accountants involved in the Bulacan flood control project controversy.

01:57Dismissed Bulacan engineers Henry Alcantara, Bryce Hernandez, and JP Mendoza

02:01are named in the complaint file before the Professional Regulation Commission,

02:05along with 17 other DPWH staff.

02:08Log on to wrapper.com for the complete list of names.

02:11The Commission on Audit flags four more alleged anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan worth 351.38 million pesos.

02:23The projects were reported to be fully completed and paid in full,

02:26but the audit team found that the projects were non-existent.

02:30Two projects involved contractor Sims Construction Trading,

02:33while the other projects involved top-notch catalyst builders and 888 Construction and Supply.

02:39Former District Engineer Henry Alcantara was found liable for all four,

02:44while former Assistant District Engineer Bryce Hernandez was liable for three projects.

02:50The audit team says DPWH Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office did not submit supporting documents for the projects.

02:57The COA says the DPWH officials and the private contractors

03:01faced violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act,

03:04malversation of public funds, falsification of public documents,

03:09and violation of the Government Procurement Reform Act.

03:14An ethics complaint is filed on Thursday, October 2,

03:17against Senator Cheese Escudero over his ties to a government contractor

03:21who donated 30 million pesos to his 2022 senatorial campaign.

03:25The complaint was filed by lawyer and publisher Eldridge Marvin Aceron

03:30and cited serious concerns over the integrity of campaign finance,

03:34public procurement, and corporate transparency.

03:38In his complaint, Aceron cites Lawrence Lubiano's 91% ownership

03:41of Metroways Healthcare and Medical System, Inc.,

03:45which bagged government contracts in the Bicol region.

03:48Escudero earlier confirmed Lubiano is his friend,

03:51but denied any involvement in awarding contracts to him.

03:54He also alleges the ethics complaint stemmed from his privileged speech

03:58on September 29, where he named former House Speaker Martin Romualdez

04:01as the one behind a quote-unquote script

04:04to implicate senators in the flood control controversy.

04:09P-pop girl group Bini is back with its newest Filipino single, First Love.

04:14The track is released with a music video where the girls embody modern cupids.

04:24It also has special appearances from former PBB collab edition housemates

04:35Esnir Ranolio and Clarice De Guzman.

04:39De Guzman also appears with her girlfriend, Trina Ray,

04:42showcasing their queer, kilig-worthy romance.

04:45The sweet-sounding single is a teaser for the girls' upcoming full-length album.

04:48First Love is Bini's first Filipino release since their hit Salamin Salamin in 2024.

04:55Before this new single, they dropped three consecutive English tracks,

04:59Cherry on Top, Blink Twice, and Shaggedy.

05:02The group is set to hold a comeback concert,

05:04Bini Fight, at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on November 29.

05:08The girls also recently announced their performance debut at Coachella in April 2026.

05:13Superstar Taylor Swift's latest studio album, The Life of a Showgirl,

05:19arrives Friday with a promotional blitz that includes midnight sales at Target stores,

05:23a release party at movie theaters around the globe,

05:26and pop-up experiences in New York and Los Angeles.

05:29The release follows the tortured poet's department, Swift's 11th studio album.

05:34Vice President of Music Strategy for Media Research Tatiana Sirizano says,

05:38Swift has been building anticipation when she posted a countdown on her website

05:50when she revealed the name of her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl.

05:55Swift emerged as a cultural and economic force.

05:58Her globetrotting Eras Tour was the highest-grossing tour of all time,

06:02surpassing $2 billion in ticket sales by the time it concluded in December 2024.

06:06There are plans to distribute an 89-minute film that features the first music video from the album,

06:12The Fate of Ophelia, behind-the-scenes footage, and Swift's reflections on the album.

06:18And that's today's wrap. I'm JC Gutinga. Thank you for watching.

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