An article decodes a period of chaos over two weeks, involving Franco Mabanta and a Senate shooting, aiming to document patterns and remind readers of the history that often gets buried by fast-moving news.
The Philippine Palace has confirmed that online personality Franco Mabanta served as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s social media director for six months in 2018.
Social media operator Franco Mabanta was arrested for allegedly attempting to extort P350 million from former Speaker Martin Romualdez, prompting Malacañang to disassociate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. from Mabanta despite apparent past connections.
The Pasig City Regional Trial Court has approved the National Bureau of Investigation's cyber warrant application to examine seized gadgets belonging to Peanut Gallery Media Network founder Franco Mabanta and others.
PGMN founder Franco Mabanta and four other individuals have been released after successfully posting bail in an alleged extortion case filed against them. The group had previously been subpoenaed and faced difficulties in securing their temporary release.
An investigation reveals Franco Mabanta's pre-PGMN digital footprint, showing his ties to political power and hostility towards accountability institutions, which provided a foundation for his PGMN launch.
This week's top news roundup highlights significant developments involving figures like Franco Mabanta, Martin Romualdez, Nicholas Kaufman, and discussions within the Senate.
The Philippine Palace addressed various rumors concerning President Marcos, clarifying his relationship with Franco Mabanta, denying reports of him being in critical condition, and stating his non-involvement in a political feud.