Survivors in Balamban, Cebu recount the destruction from Typhoon Tino's flash floods. As 2026 begins, they share messages of resilience, community aid, and a plea for a better year. Read their powerful stories of recovery.
The body of Amelita Cebuano, 63, was discovered in an advanced state of decay in Carcar City. Authorities suspect tuberculosis as the cause of death. Read the full report.
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo 'Jonkie' Ouano outlines his administration's 2026 priorities: public safety, disaster preparedness, and economic recovery. Read his full New Year's message and plans.
Melanie Ng of PCCI-Visayas forecasts a cautiously optimistic 2026 for Cebu and Visayas, driven by tourism recovery, construction, and domestic investment. Read the full outlook.
Cebu's business leaders enter 2026 with measured optimism, prioritizing coordinated, ecosystem-driven growth to overcome climate shocks and structural weaknesses. Discover the plan for resilience.
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano vows to prioritize safety, preparedness, and economic recovery in 2026 after a year of challenges. Read his full New Year's message and the city's plans.
Months after Typhoon Tino, Balamban families rebuild. Read their stories of loss, faith, and hope for 2026. Discover how communities are recovering.
A young man from Bacolod drowned in a Talisay City river on Monday afternoon. The victim slipped on a rock and could not swim. Read the full story.
Cebu faces twin disasters of earthquake and storm in late 2025, challenging communities. As the year ends, the struggle to heal versus the rush to move on defines the recovery. Read more about Cebu's resilience.
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.
Zamboanga City's disaster office raises blue alert status for the holidays. Officials are on standby; residents urged to unplug Christmas lights when out. Hotlines provided.
Cebu and the Philippine property sector will focus on rebuilding trust and affordable housing in 2026 after a tough 2025. Industry leaders Anthony Leuterio and Harold See outline the recovery path. Read more.
Discover how Cebu's Janet Gordola and local artists embody the Christmas spirit, turning typhoon damage into symbols of hope. Join the special Beyond the Headlines edition.
285 families in Barangay Cotcot, Liloan, Cebu receive home recovery assistance from Aboitiz Foundation to rebuild after Typhoon Tino. The P8.5M package includes materials and cash-for-labor support.
Discover how a Capiz parol maker in Basak and Cebu artists transform typhoon damage into symbols of hope. Tune in to witness stories that redefine the Christmas spirit.
Sta. Ana's improved waste segregation and MRF operations now save over ₱700,000 monthly. Discover how the town transformed its waste management system.
In Cebu, a parol maker keeps her craft alive and artists transform typhoon-damaged roofs into a glowing Christmas tree. Discover stories of resilience that redefine the holiday spirit. Tune in to Beyond the Headlines.
Aboitiz Foundation grants P8.5 million in home recovery assistance to 285 families in Liloan, Cebu, impacted by Typhoon Tino. Each family receives P30,000 for rebuilding. Read more.
Leading Philippine business groups call on lawmakers to urgently create a powerful, independent anti-corruption body to protect public funds and restore investor confidence. Read their demands.
Aboitiz Foundation provides P8.5 million in home recovery assistance to 285 families in Barangay Cotcot, Liloan, Cebu, affected by Typhoon Tino. Read how this aid supports rebuilding.
Pampanga High School students and teachers participated in a disaster preparedness drill led by the City DRRMO. Learn how the exercise aims to save lives.
Cebu is now central to the Philippines' cruise tourism push, aiming for 127 ship calls in 2026. Tourism Secretary Frasco highlights its role in dispersing visitors and economic recovery. Discover the plan.
Cebu faces recovery after a year of earthquakes and typhoons. See how community spirit and simple Christmas celebrations bring hope and strength to affected families. #CebuStrong
Education Sec. Sonny Angara observed the School-Based Feeding Program & ARAL sessions in Las Piñas, highlighting improved literacy & a P28.66B budget boost for nationwide rollout.
Mandaue City plans a new ordinance to map all high-risk zones and identify potential victims before calamities strike. Learn how this aims to speed up aid delivery.
A month after Typhoon Tino's devastating floods, Compostela City faces a slow recovery. Local officials cite massive damage and water from Cebu City as key challenges. Learn more about the ongoing relief efforts.
A month after Typhoon Tino's catastrophic floods, Compostela, Cebu residents rebuild and plead for sustainable livelihood assistance. Over 200 homes damaged, 37 fatalities recorded.
Kojie.san expands its range with four new targeted body care solutions. The new variants combine kojic acid with potent ingredients like glycolic acid and vitamin C. Available now nationwide.
Cebu City authorities vow to continue search and retrieval operations for six individuals missing since Typhoon Tino. A citywide profiling operation is set for December 17 to aid identification.
A month after Typhoon Tino's flash floods, families in Talisay City's Purok Orchids remain in evacuation, battling mud and power outages. Read their story of resilience.