Cebu City 2026 Budget Slashed to P13.3 Billion
Cebu City Council trims 2026 budget to P13.3B, citing unclear manpower requests and procurement plans. Essential services like police and health get boosts. Learn more.
Cebu City Council trims 2026 budget to P13.3B, citing unclear manpower requests and procurement plans. Essential services like police and health get boosts. Learn more.
Philippines Senate approves P889.236 million budget for Office of the Vice President for 2026, a 20% increase from 2025. No confidential funds allocated. Read full details.
Senator Marcoleta and former rep Zaldy Co reveal budget insertions scandal at INC rally. Comelec investigates campaign spending. Demand for genuine transparency grows.
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos welcomes ICI investigation after Zaldy Co's P50-billion budget insertion allegations. Read the latest developments in this ongoing political controversy.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival aims to shorten Sinulog 2026 festivities, limiting participants to 35 groups and reviewing P100M budget after Typhoon Tino. Learn about the changes.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro presents Central Visayas' top infrastructure and development projects, including the Metro-Cebu Expressway, for national funding approval. Learn about the region's strategic investments.
Malacañang casts doubt on former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co's video allegations against President Marcos and Martin Romualdez. The Palace urges Co to return and face formal proceedings. Public reaction remains divided amid corruption claims.
Senator Gatchalian reveals P8.6 billion infrastructure fund for state universities to accommodate more qualified students. Learn how this addresses education capacity issues.
Cebu City Council calls for NBI investigation into uncollected special permit fees at Colon Night Market. Read about the transparency concerns and accountability issues.
Cebu Provincial Board member Celestino Martinez urges reallocating P101M tourism budget to earthquake and flood rehabilitation. Critical funding debate continues this week.
Lapu-Lapu City College faces investigation for failing to release part-time teachers' honoraria despite receiving P64.3M budget. Education committee demands transparency and accountability.
Iglesia Ni Cristo's 3-day prayer rally for government transparency ended prematurely after politicians shifted focus from accountability demands. Learn why critics call it a missed opportunity.
Cebu Provincial Government suspends payments for 128 infrastructure projects worth P1.1 billion due to missing procurement documents. Legal review underway as Capitol tightens bidding rules.
Lapu-Lapu City College explains honoraria delay was due to holidays, not budget issues. P64.3M allocation confirmed. Payment scheduled for Monday. Read the full story.
Lapu-Lapu City College faces scrutiny as part-time teachers experience honoraria delays despite P64.3M annual budget. Councilor Cuizon vows accountability and transparency.
After Miss Universe 2025, Filipinos showed intense pageant scrutiny. But where's that energy for examining public officials and governance? Time to demand accountability.
Sultan Kudarat Governor clarifies Kalimudan Festival operated on P10M budget with sponsor support. Record 1.2M attendees celebrated cultural heritage.
Davao City Police is deploying over 16,000 personnel for Pasko Fiesta security. Discover how the city ensures a safe holiday season with this massive operation.
Philippines DOT is finalizing a code of conduct for online travel agencies to ensure fair pricing and transparency in airfares, alongside major airport upgrades to boost tourism.
Cebu City Council halts P12.5-million lease for Mayor of the Night program over legal concerns. Learn about the budget dispute and what's next for nighttime government services.
Discover Mactang Beach in Poro, Camotes - a free public shoreline with historical significance dating back to Magellan's 1521 visit. Perfect for budget travelers seeking untouched beauty.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte calls for congressional investigation into alleged ₱100B budget insertions involving President Marcos and ex-Speaker Romualdez. Read the latest developments.
The US Senate unanimously approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act, requiring DOJ to release documents. President Trump now awaits to sign the historic legislation.
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin denies resigning amid flood control corruption allegations involving P100B budget insertions. Get the full story on this political scandal.
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin denies resigning amid flood control corruption allegations involving P100B budget insertions. Get the full story on this political scandal.
Senator Lacson reveals P100B budget insertions in 2025 GAA, clears President Marcos of involvement. Two officials accused of misrepresentation. Read the full investigation details.
The Iglesia Ni Cristo concluded its two-day rally for justice and transparency in flood control probes. The peaceful protest achieved its goals without chaos. Read more.
Davao Rep. Isidro Ungab questions why Zaldy Co's credibility is doubted now after 3 years as Appropriations Chair. Co alleges ₱25B Marcos kickbacks. Palace denies claims.
Davao Acting Vice Mayor Rigo Duterte voices support for INC's massive Manila rally demanding accountability in flood-control projects. Over 630,000 protest alleged corruption.
Cebu Rep. Daphne Lagon addresses viral P7B flood control allegations, clarifying DPWH handles implementation. Learn facts about infrastructure funding and transparency.