COA flags P6.8M in Cebu travel irregularities
The Commission on Audit questions P6.8 million in Cebu Province's 2024 foreign travel expenses, citing missing docs and procurement violations. Read the full report.
The Commission on Audit questions P6.8 million in Cebu Province's 2024 foreign travel expenses, citing missing docs and procurement violations. Read the full report.
Mandaue City Hall confirms release of year-end bonuses for regular employees. Performance incentives & differentials for JO workers, BHWs pending council approval. Read more.
Pag-IBIG Fund provided short-term loans to 3.2 million Filipino workers from Jan-Oct 2025, a 28% surge. Learn how Virtual Pag-IBIG makes financial aid faster and more accessible.
A Filipino delivery rider named Albert vents about rude customers who refuse parcels and make excuses. Papa Joe advises tolerance and legal solutions. Read this real-life service industry story.
Thousands gathered at Rizal Park for Trillion Peso March 2.0 as workers demand justice and dignity. Police deploy 2141 personnel to ensure peaceful protest.
The Philippine government is providing full assistance to 23 OFWs affected by a major fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po. OWWA Chief Patricia Yvonne Caunan assures immediate support and 24/7 hotlines for families.
Massive Hong Kong residential fire claims 128 lives. 58 Filipinos confirmed safe, one OFW missing. Search operations complete as investigation continues.
Cebu Provincial Government faces criticism after revealing launched sea ambulance was borrowed, not purchased. Political rivals target Governor Baricuatro with AI-generated memes amid transparency concerns.
Filipino worker injured in Hong Kong's Tai Po fire is recovering. DMW confirms one OFW remains missing. 58 other Filipinos safe. Stay updated on this developing story.
Davao del Sur provincial government distributed over ₱1.3 million in cash and materials to barangays and organizations during Monday Convocation. Read about the beneficiaries and Governor Cagas's commitment.
Davao City Police strengthens multi-agency collaboration to protect Overseas Filipino Workers from illegal recruitment and online scams. Learn how this initiative safeguards OFWs.
Davao City's CRMS wins national award for saving 1,091 trees and ₱51M through digital records management. Discover how this innovation boosts government efficiency.
Investigation into the failed Cebu BRT tree earth-balling and Metro Cebu Bike Lane, costing millions in public funds. Demand accountability for wasted taxpayer money.
Senator Raffy Tulfo files a bill for a P36,000 entry-level BPO wage, automatic work suspension during calamities, and immediate regularization. Read the full story.
1,173 workers displaced by the Cebu 6.9 magnitude earthquake have received their TUPAD wages from DOLE. This government initiative supports recovery efforts in the 4th District. Learn more about the ongoing aid.
Carelon Global Solutions Philippines employs over 20 senior citizens across various roles, demonstrating inclusive hiring practices as Philippines faces aging population by 2030.
DMW-7 conducted its third Psychosocial Processing Session for 11 Cebu-based OFWs on November 14, 2025. The program provides emotional support through DMW's Kalinga reintegration framework. Learn how this initiative helps returning workers.
Cebu City government launches weekly salary payments for 2,006 casual and job order employees to prevent loan shark dependency. New system starts Friday payouts.
Cebu City Mayor Nestal Archival signs EO 027 establishing 24/7 government services for night shift workers. Program includes multiple departments and ₱12M budget. Learn how this innovative service will transform public access.
Filipino workers heading to Middle Eastern countries must clear all financial obligations in the Philippines before departure, warns DMW to ensure smooth overseas employment process.
The Department of Labor and Employment initiates comprehensive profiling of workers impacted by Typhoon Aghon across Cebu province to facilitate targeted assistance and employment recovery programs.
The Department of Migrant Workers clarifies that the Philippines' visa-free policy applies only to tourists, not overseas foreign workers who must follow proper documentation channels.
Cebu-based anti-corruption advocates face criminal charges from PNP-CIDG in what critics call a blatant attempt to silence government critics. Human rights groups condemn the escalating suppression of dissent.
Recent heavy rainfall exposes the failure of Cebu's multi-million peso flood control infrastructure, leaving residents questioning where the money went as floodwaters submerge communities.
The Philippine Commission on Elections investigates 27 government contractors for questionable campaign contributions during the 2022 national elections. Find out which companies are involved and what penalties they face.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has launched a comprehensive investigation into Cebu's flood control infrastructure after recent heavy rains caused severe flooding, questioning the effectiveness of billion-peso drainage projects.
Pampanga Governor Dennis Pineda emphasizes that transparent governance and visible public service are essential for earning citizen confidence and driving provincial development forward.
Outstanding students from Mabalacat City's public schools receive cash gifts from the local government in recognition of their academic excellence during the 2023-2024 school year.
The Philippine Ombudsman has formed a special task force to investigate multiple government infrastructure projects connected to former Public Works Secretary Mark Villar and the Villar family business empire.
Investigative report reveals financial connections between Senator Escudero's office and controversial flood control initiatives. Discover the paper trail that raises accountability concerns.