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.
Over 2,500 indigenous community members in Davao Occidental received essential healthcare and social services through a multi-agency outreach caravan. Read about the successful collaboration.
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 City Councilor Pastor Alcover Jr. proposes a satellite government office in the uplands to bring vital services closer to residents, reducing travel burdens and costs.
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.
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 greenlights a digital services framework to enhance public service delivery and data protection. A P5M initial fund is allocated. Read the full story.
Eight Badjao individuals were taken into custody in Cebu City for violating the anti-mendicancy ordinance. Police acted on a citizen's complaint about traffic and safety hazards.
The Philippine Red Cross Zamboanga City Chapter concluded 2025 by providing free medical services, groceries, and kits to 180 underprivileged families in Guiwan. Read about this impactful community partnership.
Cebu authorities rescued eight Badjao individuals for violating the Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance at a major intersection. The operation aims to ensure safety ahead of Sinulog and ASEAN Summit.
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.
The DSWD inaugurated a Pag-Abot Center in the Pampanga Capitol Compound on December 22. The facility offers shelter, food, and services to homeless individuals and vulnerable sectors. Learn how this initiative aims to create safer living conditions.
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.
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.
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.
Mekeni Food Corp. backed a major Hospital on Wheels medical mission in Porac, offering free healthcare to over 1,000, prioritizing indigenous communities. Read about this impactful collaboration.
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 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?
NGCP urges regulators to separate transmission charges, aiming to clarify electricity bills for Filipino consumers. Learn how this move could reveal the true cost drivers.
Explore the unwritten codes of Filipino social conduct, from respecting queues to giving up seats. Learn how these silent norms foster respect and community in everyday life.
The Philippine Coconut Authority brings free medical checkups and consultations to Lamitan City, Basilan from Dec 18-20, 2025, prioritizing the health of coconut farmers and their families.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro defends the Cebu People's Action Center after the Provincial Board recommends defunding. Read about the clash over public service priorities.
Jonathan Moses Manalili's 19-point performance powered Welec Trucking Services to a 98-91 win over Mighty Warriors in the Cebu City Christmas League opener. Read the full game recap and highlights.
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.
Welec Trucking Services mounted a crucial 8-0 run to defeat Mighty Warriors of God, 98-91, in the Cebu City Christmas League opener. Get the full game highlights and key players here.
The US Trade Representative warns of retaliatory measures against the EU for what it calls discriminatory regulations targeting American service providers. Read the full story.
Jonathan 'Titing' Manalili powered Welec Trucking Services to a 98-91 win over Mighty Warriors in the Cebu City Christmas League. Read the full game recap and stats here.