Cebu BRT Gets 'Unsatisfactory' Rating from World Bank
The World Bank rates Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit project as 'unsatisfactory' due to major delays and missed targets. Key components may not be finished on schedule. Read the full report.
The World Bank rates Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit project as 'unsatisfactory' due to major delays and missed targets. Key components may not be finished on schedule. Read the full report.
Months after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake and Typhoon Tino hit Cebu, hundreds of families spent Christmas away from home, still waiting for permanent relocation sites. Read their stories and the ongoing challenges.
The World Bank labels the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit project's implementation as unsatisfactory, citing high risk and missed targets. Learn about the delays and implications.
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.
Frederick Kesner of CCNSHS founded Project Alaga to provide free healthcare after witnessing a mother's struggle. The initiative has served over 3,000 families and earned him national recognition as one of the Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines
Residents of Sitio NHA in Barangay Busay, Cebu City, celebrate as MCWD water flows after three decades of waiting. Mayor Archival leads the project bringing service to 240 households, with more connections planned for 2026.
The BJMP in Mandaue City announces the relocation of its female dormitory to a new, flood-resilient facility by February 2026, improving conditions for Persons Deprived of Liberty.
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.
Sixteen families displaced by Typhoon Tino in Mandaue City have moved into new prefabricated homes just before Christmas. Read about their journey and the city's Bayanihan Village project.
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.
The Bangsamoro Government delivers 100 new homes in Cotabato City to former combatants' families, marking a key peace milestone. Read about the Kapyanan program's impact.
A police operation in Cebu City turned violent as a suspect opened fire on officers serving a warrant. One man was shot, and authorities recovered suspected shabu and a firearm. Read the full report.
The DOTr accelerates housing for NSCR-affected families, targeting 16,575 units by late 2026. Projects span Laguna, Cavite, Pampanga, and Bulacan to ensure timely relocation.
Sally Santos, owner of SYMS Construction, returns PHP 15 million as partial restitution in a DOJ investigation into anomalous flood control projects. Details on the MOA and the legislative inquiry revelations.
The 1103rd Infantry Brigade and MILG-Sulu awarded the second tranche of Project TUGON livelihood aid to 44 beneficiaries in Patikul, Sulu, reinforcing government support for peace and development.
The P14.6 million skywalk in Barangay Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City, misses another completion target. The contractor now promises to finish the project this December 2025.
The P14.6 million skywalk in Barangay Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City, misses its November 2025 deadline. Rep. Ahong Chan warns of penalties for further delays. Read the latest updates.
High-profile contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face detention in Lapu-Lapu City Jail over a P96.5M flood control scam. NBI and DOJ vow no special treatment. Read the latest.
NBI-Central Visayas assures equal treatment for contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers detained over a P96.5M flood control anomaly. Justice Secretary Vida's directive aims to restore public trust in the justice system.
Contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face graft charges over a non-existent flood control project. NBI vows no special treatment in Lapu-Lapu City Jail. Read the full story.
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has dismissed the graft case against former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista over a 2019 solar project. His former administrator was convicted. Read the full story.
Basilan's Sumisip District Hospital now has a reliable P8 million solar power system, ensuring continuous medical services. Governor Hataman leads the green energy shift for healthcare. #Basilan #Healthcare #RenewableEnergy
Controversial contractor Cezarah 'Sarah' Discaya, accused in a P96.5 million ghost project, faces graft charges transferred to Lapu-Lapu City court. 11 DPWH engineers also implicated. Read the latest developments.
The sudden death of former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral in Baguio raises questions. Authorities urge a thorough probe, stressing justice must follow due process, not public pressure.
Flood control contractor Sara Discaya and 11 DPWH officials face non-bailable graft charges in Lapu-Lapu City's new anti-graft court over a P96.5-million ghost project. Read the latest developments.
Davao City's Project Monitoring Committee wins the 2024 DavPrIME Best City PMC Award for governance excellence. Learn how transparency and community involvement set the standard.
Davao City Government and DCWD install eight 2,000-liter water tanks in upland Barangay Langub, providing free potable water to over 1,150 households. Read about this vital interim solution.
A morning fire in Barangay 2, Bacolod City, destroyed 26 houses, displacing 26 families. No casualties reported. Mayor Gasataya discusses relocation plans. Read more.
NBI serves arrest warrant on Sarah Discaya, owner of St. Timothy Construction, linked to a P96.5 million ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental. Read the full story on the high-profile corruption case.