, This news data comes from:http://tsd.gangzhifhm.com
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis Escudero subpoenaed five contractors and three executives of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to compel them to attend the investigation on tainted flood control projects.

Escudero subpoenas 5 contractors, 3 DPWH executives to Senate probe
- Pagasa sees two to four tropical cyclones hitting Philippines in September
- PNP disputes China's crime advisory, says Philippines crime rate dropped
- Floods kill over 30 in Indian-controlled Kashmir, displace 150,000 in east Pakistan
- PH Defense chief slammed for 'bad mouthing' China
- China criticizes Canadian, Australian warships transiting Taiwan Strait
- DMW, pharmaceutical firm sign agreement to boost access to medicines, hospital services for OFWs, families
- SSS rolls out historic pension reform program
- 'I have no resentment,' says Torre after dismissal as PNP chief
- South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms
- Widespread flooding in Quezon City due to heavy rains, stranding commuters, rendering most roads impassable to vehicles