P32.87B Cebu Funds Spark Budget Transparency Debate
The revelation of P32.87 billion for one Cebu district opens a window into Philippine budget engineering. Explore the clash between development duty and equitable distribution.
The revelation of P32.87 billion for one Cebu district opens a window into Philippine budget engineering. Explore the clash between development duty and equitable distribution.
Internal budget data reveals Cebu's 7th District secured P32.87B in DPWH funds from 2023-2026, more than Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue & Cebu City combined. Explore the spending disparity.
Cebu's Provincial Board recommends major budget cuts for the PIO and Sugbo News, citing excessive overtime pay and insufficient public service justification. Details inside.
New SEA-PLM 2024 data shows only 27% of Filipino Grade 5 students are proficient in reading. Urgent, targeted action is needed to address widening inequalities in education.
Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Soco asserts the provincial board's impartiality amidst controversy over a P11.9 billion budget slash recommendation. Get the latest on the executive-legislative discussions.
Cebu's Provincial Board approves the P11.9 billion 2026 budget on second reading. Key adjustments include reallocating P178M and clarifying CPAC's funding status. Final passage expected in January.
The Philippines' record P6.794 trillion 2026 national budget promises progress, but faces the old ghosts of underspending and inefficiency. Will it build trust? The people are watching.
Soaring food prices force many Filipino families to slash their Noche Buena budget to just P500 this year. Students share how simple dishes and family bonding keep the Christmas spirit alive.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will forgo his holiday break to conduct a thorough review of the proposed P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, aiming to sign it into law before the year ends.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro questions the value of being the richest province if assets aren't felt by citizens. COA's 2024 report shows Cebu leads with P339 billion in assets.
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines welcomes the first-ever livestream of bicameral budget talks as a transparency win. It urges lawmakers to build strong public institutions over political patronage. Read more.
The number of Overseas Filipino Workers climbed to 2.19 million in 2024. Discover key trends on destinations, demographics, and the P262.2 billion in remittances sent home.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro attributes the province's top wealth ranking to including land valuations in assets, highlighting unused high-value properties. Learn the details from the COA 2024 report.
The Cebu Provincial Board's budget committee recommends defunding the P14M 2026 allocation for CPAC, citing lack of formal office structure. Final vote set for December 22, 2025.
Cebu Province's 2026 revenue projections plummet by P10.12B after inflated estimates from the previous Garcia administration. Governor Baricuatro proposes a 'realistic' P11.9B budget. Read the full report on the fiscal overhaul.
State auditors found Talisay City Government charged ineligible expenses like a traffic command center and salary differentials to its disaster risk reduction fund in 2023-2024. Read the full report.
The Commission on Audit uncovers P6.8M in questionable foreign travel expenses by Cebu Provincial Government in 2024, including excess baggage fees for a non-participant. Read the full report.
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo shares a sweet coffee date with boyfriend Cole Micek in New York. See the cozy photos and get the details on their relationship.
Cebu's economy is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2024, driven by construction, tourism, and BPO. Learn the key drivers and challenges in our detailed outlook.
Bayan Central Visayas criticizes Cebu lawmakers for securing P55.77B in DPWH funds, arguing it neglects hospitals, housing, and education. Read the full investigation.
Cebu City Council greenlights a P13.4 billion budget for 2026, prioritizing streamlined spending and manpower rationalization. Key allocations and amendments detailed.
Cebu City reduces Sinulog 2026 budget from P100M to P78M, reallocating funds for Typhoon Tino rehab. 37 contingents confirmed for parade. Mayor Archival vows a successful, cost-effective festival.
Cebu City slashes its Sinulog 2026 budget to fund post-typhoon recovery. See how the festival will adapt with 37 confirmed contingents and a new focus.
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development held its first RNIP Dialogue, institutionalizing regional input into the national budget. Learn how this reform aims for coherent, inclusive development.
Cebu City families criticize DTI's P500 Noche Buena budget as insufficient amid rising prices. Mothers call the recommendation an insult to poor families struggling with holiday expenses.
Cebu City residents criticize the DTI's P500 Noche Buena budget as insufficient for a traditional Christmas meal amid rising prices. Learn why families are calling the proposal 'insulting'.
The Philippine government allocates ₱26 billion for DepEd's school feeding program in 2026. This investigation examines transparency, effectiveness, and whether this massive investment truly addresses child malnutrition.
Cebu Board Member Celestino Martinez clarifies his questions about P25M sea ambulances, emphasizing budget oversight role amid online reactions to Governor Baricuatro's comments.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro clarifies the sea ambulance is a prototype, not yet purchased. Awaiting presidential clearance for P50M procurement to aid island communities.
A historic PHP1.38 trillion budget is proposed for the Philippine education sector in 2026, signaling a major commitment to national development through learning. Discover the plans for recovery and reform.