Bacolod OKs P327.9M Waste Management Deal for 2026
Bacolod City Council greenlights Mayor Gasataya's request to sign a P327.9 million contract with a new consortium for garbage collection and disposal in 2026, aiming for improved services.
Bacolod City Council greenlights Mayor Gasataya's request to sign a P327.9 million contract with a new consortium for garbage collection and disposal in 2026, aiming for improved services.
A UN peacekeeper sustained minor injuries from Israeli machine-gun fire near the Blue Line border. Unifil condemns the violation of Security Council Resolution 1701. Read the full report.
Davao City Council greenlights P187.3M supplemental budget for employee incentives. Learn about the SRI, gratuity pay, and the funding source.
The Bacolod City Council will hold a special session on Dec. 29 to authorize Mayor Gasataya to sign P440 million in environmental service contracts for 2026, ensuring uninterrupted garbage collection and landfill management.
Cebu City Council files a resolution to establish a satellite City Hall in the highlands, aiming to bring essential services closer to upland residents and reduce travel burdens. Read more about this inclusive development move.
Cebu's Provincial Board passes a digital services ordinance on second reading, aiming to streamline government transactions and boost data protection. Read more about the P5M initiative.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro mandates stricter LGU dog pound standards and rabies control via EO 59, creating a new Animal Welfare Council and expanding marine wildlife protection.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro signs EO 59, creating the Provincial Animal Welfare Council to improve dog pounds, combat rabies, and protect marine species. Learn about the new mandates.
Bacolod City distributed P3,000 each to 814 scholars on Dec 24, 2025. Mayor Gasataya fast-tracked the P2.4M aid for immediate holiday needs. Learn more about the Peso program.
Bacolod's PESO Christmas Job Fair sees 16 immediate hires. Over 40 companies participated, aiding thousands in finding holiday season employment. Read the full story.
Police in Bacolod City arrested a suspect and confiscated P1.5 million worth of suspected shabu in a major operation. Authorities vow to sustain the fight against illegal drugs.
A Bacolod police officer was struck from behind with a steel pipe near Central Market. The suspect then pulled a knife, leading the officer to fire in self-defense. Both were hospitalized.
Cebu City Council institutionalizes free annual health check-ups and mental health services for seniors, PWDs, LGBTQIA+, and low-income residents. Learn about the new citywide system.
Davao City Council greenlights ₱187.3M supplemental budget for year-end SRI and gratuity pay. Employees to receive up to ₱20,000 before New Year. Read the full details.
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya demands reports on spoiled food served to 6,650 employees. A P3.2 million budget was allocated. Read the full investigation details.
A morning fire in Barangay 2, Bacolod City, destroyed 26 houses, displacing 26 families. No casualties reported. Mayor Gasataya discusses relocation plans. Read more.
Cebu City Councilor Jun Alcover is accused of cyberlibel for Facebook posts about Colon Night Market. He calls the 12 complaints harassment. Read the full story.
Bacolod City's Bids and Awards Committee evaluates proposals from two contractors for garbage collection, hauling, and landfill management. The total approved budget is over P505 million. Read the latest updates.
Philippine officials, including President Marcos, firmly dismiss allegations linking the country to terrorist training for suspects in the Sydney Bondi Beach shooting. The NSC finds no evidence to support the claims. Read the full statement.
A morning fire in Bacolod City's Barangay Singcang destroyed four homes, causing P270,000 in damage. No casualties reported. Read about the response and aid provided.
President Bongbong Marcos dismisses claims Philippines trained Sydney attackers. NSC finds no evidence, cites improved security post-Marawi. Read the full statement.
Bacolod City Council urges LTFRB to pause permits for 21 modern jeepneys until a transport cooperative's internal conflicts are legally resolved. Learn the details.
Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya urges PrimeWater to improve services as new ownership takes over. The city faces water supply threats due to unpaid bills. Read the latest updates.
The Philippine National AIDS Council clarifies that HIV transmission is linked to high-risk actions, not sexual preference, warning against harmful stigma. Learn the facts.
Bacolod City officials demand transparency on the new owner of PrimeWater. A bulk water supplier's payment crisis highlights urgent water service issues. Learn the latest developments.
Cebu City Council suspends earth material hauling on Binaliw Road due to road damage and environmental hazards. Read the full report on the council's resolution and findings.
The NHA and Bacolod City Government distributed P4.39 million to 145 residents of Barangay 27 who lost homes in a September fire. Mayor Gasataya also presented a long-term on-site housing plan.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro, as new RDC 7 chair, prioritizes infrastructure, inclusive economic growth, and health systems for her 3-year term. Read her full agenda.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro, as new RDC 7 chair, prioritizes infrastructure, inclusive growth, and health systems for Central Visayas. Learn about her post-disaster recovery vision.
Thousands of Cebu City health workers remain unpaid for their COVID-19 service due to bureaucratic delays. Councilors demand immediate release of P431M in allocated funds. Read more.