### [2026-05-5](/feed/2026/05/5/index.md) ##### Pasig # In Pasig, Philippines, the National Bureau of Investigation arrests the founder of an online news site, Peanut Gallery Media Network, and four other people, in an entrapment operation for an alleged extortion attempt on former House speaker Martin Romualdez. ### Sources: 1. [Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-social-media-founder-franco-mabanta-arrested-following-alleged-350-million-romualdez-extortion-plot-1.500530705) 2. [PNA](https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1274433) ### Changes: 1. The National Bureau of Investigation arrests five individuals, including the founder of an online news site, in an entrapment operation in Pasig, Philippines, for an alleged extortion attempt on former House speaker Martin Romualdez. _2026-05-06 15:33:19 (First version)_ 2. In Pasig, Philippines, the National Bureau of Investigation arrests the founder of an online news site and four other people, in an entrapment operation for an alleged extortion attempt on former House speaker Martin Romualdez. _2026-05-11 15:34:28 (Update)_ 2. In Pasig, Philippines, the National Bureau of Investigation arrests the founder of an online news site, Peanut Gallery Media Network, and four other people, in an entrapment operation for an alleged extortion attempt on former House speaker Martin Romualdez. _(Current version)_ ### Related: 1. [The Philippine senate is placed under lockdown after an altercation involving the National Bureau of Investigation and senator Ronald dela Rosa during an attempt to serve the arrest order from the International Criminal Court against dela Rosa. ](/feed/2026/05/11/the-philippine-senate-is-placed-under-lockdown-after-an-altercation-involving-the-national-bureau-of-investigation-and-s.md) _Context: National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine_ 2. [Two people are killed after a fire swept through a residential area in San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines. ](/feed/2026/05/4/two-people-are-killed-after-a-fire-swept-through-a-residential-area-in-san-mateo-rizal-philippines.md) _Context: Philippine_ 3. [Ten Maute Group militants, including a leader, are killed in a shootout with soldiers during a raid in Marantao, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. ](/feed/2026/04/17/ten-maute-group-militants-including-a-leader-are-killed-in-a-shootout-with-soldiers-during-a-raid-in-marantao-lanao-d.md) _Context: Philippine_ 4. [Search and rescue operations in the collapsed landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, conclude after retrieving the last victim, bringing the total number of deaths to 36. ](/feed/2026/01/18/search-and-rescue-operations-in-the-collapsed-landfill-in-cebu-city-philippines-conclude-after-retrieving-the-last-vic.md) _Context: Philippine_ 5. [The Philippine peso falls to a record low of ₱59.2 per U.S. dollar, which the country's central bank attributes to currency depreciation influenced by recent interest rate cuts and foreign investment outflows. ](/feed/2025/10/28/the-philippine-peso-falls-to-a-record-low-of-592-per-us-dollar-which-the-country-s-central-bank-attributes-to-cur.md) _Context: Philippine_ 6. [The Philippine Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation file criminal graft and malversation charges against Senator Chiz Escudero, former senator Nancy Binay, and former house speaker Martin Romualdez in connection with investigations into alleged corruption in flood control projects. ](/feed/2025/09/25/the-philippine-department-of-justice-and-the-national-bureau-of-investigation-file-criminal-graft-and-malversation-charg.md) _Context: House speaker, Martin Romualdez, National Bureau of Investigation_ 7. [Filipino authorities conclude a search and rescue operation for the 13-man crew of fishing boat "FB Jobhenz", which capsized in Santa Ana, Cagayan, Philippines, on Monday. Six crew members are rescued, with the remaining seven confirmed to have died. ](/feed/2025/09/24/filipino-authorities-conclude-a-search-and-rescue-operation-for-the-13-man-crew-of-fishing-boat-fb-jobhenz-which-caps.md) _Context: Philippine_ 8. [Philippine house speaker Martin Romualdez resigns over his alleged involvement in the flood control controversy, with former deputy speaker Bojie Dy elected as the next speaker of the House of Representatives. ](/feed/2025/09/17/philippine-house-speaker-martin-romualdez-resigns-over-his-alleged-involvement-in-the-flood-control-controversy-with-fo.md) _Context: House speaker, Martin Romualdez_ 9. [Seven city government personnel are killed while 18 others are injured after a government-owned mini dump truck returning from an environmental activity overturns in Silay, Negros Occidental, Philippines. ](/feed/2025/06/27/seven-city-government-personnel-are-killed-while-18-others-are-injured-after-a-government-owned-mini-dump-truck-returnin.md) _Context: Philippine_ 10. [Philippine National Bureau of Investigation agents arrest 100 people in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, for allegedly running an online scam operation as offshore gaming operators are banned in the country. ](/feed/2025/01/31/philippine-national-bureau-of-investigation-agents-arrest-100-people-in-makati-metro-manila-philippines-for-allegedly.md) _Context: National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine_