2025 Wrap-Up: A Year of Resilience and Reckoning
As 2025 ends, we reflect on a transformative year marked by natural disasters, governance shifts, and personal resilience. Discover the key lessons and look ahead with clarity. Read the full analysis.
As 2025 ends, we reflect on a transformative year marked by natural disasters, governance shifts, and personal resilience. Discover the key lessons and look ahead with clarity. Read the full analysis.
As 2025 ends, we explore the Filipino concepts of kapwa and malasakit, learning to set boundaries, accept steadiness, and find quiet courage in personal growth and gratitude. Discover a uniquely Filipino realism.
Police in Central Visayas arrested 36 drug personalities and confiscated P4.2 million worth of shabu in a single day. Read how authorities are intensifying the anti-drug campaign this holiday season.
Central Luzon police list banned and allowed firecrackers for New Year celebrations. Know the prohibited items and safety guidelines to avoid fines and ensure a safe holiday.
Police Regional Office 7 reports major anti-crime accomplishments in a week-long operation, seizing P28.7M in shabu and arresting wanted persons to ensure a safe holiday season in Central Visayas.
Cebu City launches a major information campaign targeting schools and communities to educate residents, especially minors, about the risks of gambling. The move follows a new ban on all gambling ads within the city.
Davao City Council greenlights ₱187.3M supplemental budget for year-end SRI and gratuity pay. Employees to receive up to ₱20,000 before New Year. Read the full details.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announces a new information campaign in schools and communities to combat gambling risks, following a council resolution banning all gambling advertisements.
Cebu's tourism industry stabilizes in 2025 thanks to strong domestic travel. As it heads into 2026, new air routes and a focus on MICE events fuel cautious optimism. Discover the full story.
ContactPoint 360 Philippines capped 2025 with a glamorous awards night in Cebu, recognizing employee achievements and announcing major expansion plans for 2026. Read about the awardees and the company's journey.
Persons with Disabilities in Mandaue City celebrated their Year-End General Assembly, sharing inspirational stories and strengthening community bonds. Discover how they advocate for an inclusive society.
The DOH launches its Ligtas-Tigdas vaccination campaign in January 2025 to protect children against measles and rubella. Cases are up 29% in 2025. Learn the schedule and target age group.
Philippine police in Cebu arrest 10 for illegal gambling days before Christmas. Suspects include swertres ushers, collectors, and a minor playing 'Tong-its'. Read the full story.
Jollibee launches its biggest holiday campaign, 'Buo ang Saya ng Pasko,' with 300 Joyful Christmas Stores, a touching film, and treats for Simbang Gabi churchgoers and students. Discover the new bundles and the message of togetherness.
Ring in 2026 at Caja Kitchen Cebu with a special P799 buffet on Dec 31 & Jan 1. Enjoy festive lunch or dinner. Book now for a memorable New Year celebration!
Authorities incinerated P468 million worth of shabu, marijuana, and expired regulated drugs in Cebu. The destruction, witnessed by top officials, highlights the ongoing campaign against narcotics in Central Visayas.
Bacolod City Hall employees will get a P30,000 performance bonus by Dec 31. The P45M fund was approved by the City Council. Negros Occidental provincial staff will also receive the incentive.
The Philippine Army's 10th ID reports a major victory against insurgents in Davao Region for 2025, dismantling the last NPA unit and seizing drugs and firearms. Read the full report on the region's new peace.
Police in Central Visayas arrest nearly 4,000 individuals in a major illegal gambling operation from Jan-Nov 2025, seizing over P578,000. Community urged to report activities.
Police in Davao del Norte and Davao del Sur hold consultative forums to combat disinformation. Officials stress collaboration between police, media, and the public to promote truth.
Iloilo City Police Office reports 415 arrests from Jan-Nov 2025, including 85 most wanted persons. Public urged to support ongoing fugitive manhunt.
Mandaue City Hall confirms release of year-end bonuses for regular employees. Performance incentives & differentials for JO workers, BHWs pending council approval. Read more.
DSWD-Davao Region announces a significant decline in Violence Against Women and Children cases from 2023 to 2024. Officials credit grassroots advocacy and strengthened reporting mechanisms for the progress.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula confiscated P158.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in November, arresting 25 suspects. Read about the intensified anti-smuggling operations.
Western Visayas police arrest 152 drug suspects, seize over 8.4kg of shabu in November 2025 operations. Read about the regionwide crackdown and community efforts.
Virginia Food Inc. relaunches its heartfelt 'Basta Pasko, Virginia' Christmas campaign, spotlighting family traditions and a new song by Jethro Alaban. Discover how the brand celebrates Filipino holiday spirit.
Cebu City Hall employees will receive Christmas bonuses, with regular and casual workers getting P15,000. Mayor Archival confirms the plan, pending council approval. Read more.
Comelec-PFAD recommends terminating investigation into Senator Chiz Escudero's 2022 campaign contributions from Lawrence Lubiano. No evidence of election law violation found. Read the full details.
Comelec will decide on Senator Escudero's campaign donation case by Wednesday and Senator Marcoleta must explain P112M election spending discrepancies by next Friday. Read the latest updates.
The Comelec will release its decision on Senator Francis Escudero's campaign finance case involving donor Lawrence Lubiano by November 26. Get the latest updates on this developing political story.