Months after a magnitude 6.9 quake and Typhoon Tino devastated Cebu, hundreds remain displaced with no clear relocation in sight. Read their stories and the slow government response.
After 30+ years, Sitio NHA in Cebu City uplands finally has reliable water via MCWD. Mayor Archival inspected the project bringing relief to 240+ residents. Read more.
Cebu City will launch a major information campaign on waste segregation from Jan 1-15, 2026, followed by strict enforcement. Mayor Archival orders barangay officers to issue citations to violators.
After a six-month audit, Cebu City's long-delayed medical center construction will restart in January 2025, aiming for partial use by November. Mayor Archival vows to complete this vital public health project.
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Talisay City, Cebu, on Christmas Day with P2.1 million worth of shabu. The suspect admitted to weekly sales of 300-500 grams. Read the full report.
Sixteen families displaced by Typhoon Tino have moved into new prefabricated homes in Mandaue City just before Christmas. Mayor Ouano calls it a step towards recovery. Read their story.
The Cebu City Police Office has launched a new command center to boost security monitoring and response ahead of major 2026 events like Sinulog and the ASEAN Summit. Read more.
Cebu police arrested a drug peddler and seized P2.1 million worth of shabu in Talisay City on Christmas Day. The suspect admitted to increased holiday demand. Read the full report.
Sixteen families displaced by Typhoon Tino in Mandaue City have received new modular homes just before Christmas. Read about their journey from evacuation centers to a safer community.
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.
New Highway Patrol Group 7 chief, Lt. Col. Wildemar Tiu, paid a courtesy call to Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, pledging full support for city programs and traffic enforcement. Read more.
Cebu City launches a major information campaign targeting schools and communities to educate residents, especially minors, about the risks of gambling. The move follows a new ban on all gambling ads within the city.
Cebu City Hall will implement a strict 'No segregation, no collection' garbage policy starting February 2026 to combat landfill overflow. Learn the new rules and timeline.
Cebu City is set to roll out its subsidized P20-per-kilo rice program before 2025 ends, with 10,000 sacks for initial distribution. Mayor Archival details the barangay-led system to ensure it reaches the most needy families.
Mayor Nito Durano denies permits for DPWH's 2026 projects in Danao City, calling them non-essential. He urges fund reallocation to urgent needs like bridge rehab post-Typhoon Tino. Read the full story.
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano reiterates a strict ban on firecracker use and sale. Violators face fines up to P30,000 and one-year imprisonment under RA 7183.
Mandaue City employees set to receive a P5,000 Performance Enhancement Incentive (PEI) before Christmas after the City Council finalized administrative guidelines. Read more about the holiday bonus.
Andrew Kim Remolino leads Talisay City's medal haul with four at the 33rd SEA Games. Mayor Gullas and Vice Mayor Aznar announce honors and cash incentives for the champions.
Cebu City's innovative Mayor of the Night program, aimed at BPO workers, faces delays as national agencies require central office approval for night shift personnel deployment. Will it push through?
Cebu City's proposed 'Mayor of the Night' program faces implementation hurdles as national agencies are receptive but cannot commit personnel for night shifts. Councilor Alcover raises feasibility concerns.
Mandaue City Council approves a P5,000 Performance Enhancement Incentive for all city government employees. Officials are working to release the funds before December 24. Read the latest updates.
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano reiterates the strict ban on firecrackers, urging residents to celebrate safely. Violators will face enforcement action.
Cebu City deploys four free buses for north and south routes to address the severe holiday transport crunch. Mayor Archival responds to public outcry over traffic and passenger overload.
Mandaue City's 'Gugma sa Pasko' has delivered Noche Buena packs to over 90% of target households. Mayor Ouano pushes for an ordinance to make the aid program permanent. Read more.
Mandaue City extends its Gugma sa Pasko Noche Buena pack distribution until Dec 19. Mayor Ouano says over 90% of target households have received aid. Read more about this inclusive holiday program.
Cebu City anticipates severe holiday traffic with up to 100,000 vehicles daily. Mayor Archival urges public cooperation and early travel planning to ease congestion. Learn key tips for navigating the festive season.
Lapu-Lapu City is honored as the first Highly Urbanized City in Region 7 to receive the DILG SubayBAYANI Siete Award 2025 for its infrastructure management and community service excellence. Mayor Cindi King-Chan dedicates the win to taxpayers.
Zamboanga City Government distributed P10,000 and rice to 20 families affected by separate fires. Mayor Olaso gave an extra P2,000 and offered materials for rebuilding homes. Learn more about the relief efforts.
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.
Three individuals were injured in a South Road Properties accident after a van's drainage hose caused a motorcycle to slide. The incident occurred on December 4, 2025. Read the full report.