Lapu-Lapu OKs P4.72B 2026 Budget for Services, Disaster Prep
Lapu-Lapu City Council greenlights a P4.72 billion budget for 2026, boosting employee benefits, healthcare access, and disaster resilience. Implementation starts Jan. 1, 2026.
Lapu-Lapu City Council greenlights a P4.72 billion budget for 2026, boosting employee benefits, healthcare access, and disaster resilience. Implementation starts Jan. 1, 2026.
The DMW has declared five global areas as 'warlike' zones. Filipino seafarers can now refuse sailing or receive extra pay and benefits. Learn about the new safety measures.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro activates over P2.14 billion for Cebu's education, including infrastructure and disaster rehab, after discovering P1B in unused funds. Read about the breakdown.
Foreign currency bank loans in the Philippines fell 5% to $13.13B in Q3 2025. Economists cite rising risk aversion and a strategic shift towards local borrowing. Explore the data and sector breakdown.
Davao City ends 2025 with a 23.15% decline in index crimes, driven by a sharp fall in theft. Police credit community partnerships and targeted patrols for the improved safety record. Read the full report.
Cebu's Provincial Board greenlights a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health (DRRM-H) system to enhance provincial readiness for health emergencies and climate-related disasters.
Pag-IBIG Fund extends its Acquired Assets Super Sale until December 31, 2025, offering foreclosed properties at big discounts with a reduced 3% down payment. Act now to secure an affordable home!
PAGASA warns of scattered rains and thunderstorms across the Philippines due to amihan and easterlies, raising risks of flash floods and landslides. Stay informed and vigilant.
Danao City Mayor refuses permits for ₱89.35M DPWH road projects, calling for funds to be redirected to urgent bridge repairs and flood control after Typhoon Tino. A clash over local priorities vs. national planning.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian refutes claims of P17.9B pork barrel in the 2026 budget, stating LGU funds are vital investments. Read his full defense.
Aboitiz Foundation grants P8.5 million in home recovery assistance to 285 families in Liloan, Cebu, impacted by Typhoon Tino. Each family receives P30,000 for rebuilding. Read more.
Pag-Ibig Fund invests P10B with Megawide to fast-track 7,143 socialized housing units in Dasmariñas, Cavite, under the Expanded 4PH program. Learn how this partnership aims to boost homeownership.
Pag-IBIG Fund's year-end raffles awarded prizes up to P500,000, successfully expanding membership among OFWs and informal workers while promoting its loan programs. Learn how to join.
Mayor Nestor Archival turns over 12 brand-new dump trucks to Cebu City barangays to strengthen local garbage collection. The P95M project, funded by the previous administration's LDF, aims to decentralize waste management.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival turns over 12 new dump trucks to barangays to improve garbage collection. The P95-million project was funded by the previous administration's Local Development Fund.
FDC Misamis Power Corp completes riprapping and dredging of Soligao Creek, reducing floods and improving water quality. See how the Adopt-an-Estero program benefits Villanueva communities.
Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera calls for a citywide halt on upland projects to address worsening floods. He urges a policy review and a technical team to assess risks.
The Commission on Audit raises serious concerns over Cebu City's financial reporting, asset management, and low use of development funds. Discover the key findings and recommendations.
COA's 2024 audit reveals Cebu City reported P11.18B as spent but not disbursed, with a P3.9B development fund only 7.4% used. Read the full report on financial transparency.
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 DBM commits to timely fund release for PhilHealth's P113B 2026 subsidy, the largest single-year investment for poor Filipinos' healthcare, backed by sin taxes and restored SC funds.
The Commission on Audit discovered Talisay City charged ₱26.6M in non-disaster expenses to its calamity fund. Officials defended the spending, but auditors rejected their justifications. Read the full report.
A new Metrobank survey reveals how Filipinos' savings priorities evolve from youth to retirement. Discover the top goals and how to start saving digitally.
The Supreme Court voids the transfer of P89.9B from PhilHealth, ordering its return. The ruling upholds the Universal Health Care Act and protects public health funds. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court mandates the return of P60 billion in PhilHealth funds and voids a provision allowing GOCC fund transfers. Learn how this protects your healthcare benefits.
Mandaue City plans a new ordinance to map all high-risk zones and identify potential victims before calamities strike. Learn how this aims to speed up aid delivery.
Davao de Oro Province provides ₱4.5 million in financial assistance to 11 earthquake-affected LGUs in Cebu. Read how this act of solidarity supports recovery efforts.
The 12,000-hectare New Manila International Airport in Bulacan threatens vital wetlands and floodplains, risking severe flooding for millions. Officials urged to prioritize science-based alternatives like Clark and Sangley. #Environment #Philippines
Heavy rains flood Mactan elementary school, exposing 717 students. DepEd and city health officials monitor for leptospirosis, offer free prophylaxis. Read for safety details.
The Philippine Cancer Society warns that secondhand and thirdhand smoke also cause cancer. Learn about the 12 types of cancer linked to tobacco to protect your family.