Months after a magnitude 6.9 quake and Typhoon Tino devastated Cebu, hundreds remain displaced with no clear relocation in sight. Read their stories and the slow government response.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte defends DPWH projects from 2020-2022, citing official certifications. Amid flood control fund debates, he challenges media to probe actual spending. Read more.
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Talisay City, Cebu, on Christmas Day with P2.1 million worth of shabu. The suspect admitted to weekly sales of 300-500 grams. Read the full report.
Cebu police arrested a drug peddler and seized P2.1 million worth of shabu in Talisay City on Christmas Day. The suspect admitted to increased holiday demand. Read the full report.
The BIR suspends all field audits to reform the system. Learn which cases are exempt and how this impacts your tax compliance. Stay informed.
COA questions Lapu-Lapu City's P395,500 year-end party spending on raffles and games. Rep. Chan defends the expenses as employee welfare. Read the full audit details.
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.
Andrew Kim Remolino leads Talisay City's medal haul with four at the 33rd SEA Games. Mayor Gullas and Vice Mayor Aznar announce honors and cash incentives for the champions.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro questions the value of being the richest province if assets aren't felt by citizens. COA's 2024 report shows Cebu leads with P339 billion in assets.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro attributes the province's top wealth ranking to including land valuations in assets, highlighting unused high-value properties. Learn the details from the COA 2024 report.
The Lapu-Lapu City Hall must comply with fire safety requirements within 15 days after BFP inspection found deficiencies. Mayor pledges cooperation. Read the full report.
The Bureau of Fire Protection in Lapu-Lapu City orders the City Government to comply with fire safety requirements within 15 days after an inspection found deficiencies. Learn about the findings and the city's response.
Cebu Provincial Government cites earthquakes and national agency requests for the non-use of three completed projects flagged by COA. Officials detail plans to activate the P50.4M facilities.
The Commission on Audit raises serious concerns over Cebu City's financial reporting, asset management, and low use of development funds. Discover the key findings and recommendations.
COA's 2024 audit reveals Cebu City reported P11.18B as spent but not disbursed, with a P3.9B development fund only 7.4% used. Read the full report on financial transparency.
State auditors found Talisay City Government charged ineligible expenses like a traffic command center and salary differentials to its disaster risk reduction fund in 2023-2024. Read the full report.
Three individuals were injured in a South Road Properties accident after a van's drainage hose caused a motorcycle to slide. The incident occurred on December 4, 2025. Read the full report.
The Commission on Audit discovered Talisay City charged ₱26.6M in non-disaster expenses to its calamity fund. Officials defended the spending, but auditors rejected their justifications. Read the full report.
A 47-year-old housekeeper was arrested after police found 0.20 grams of shabu hidden in her shorts during a prison visit in Talisay City. Read the full details of the drug smuggling attempt.
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 uncovers P6.8M in questionable foreign travel expenses by Cebu Provincial Government in 2024, including excess baggage fees for a non-participant. Read the full report.
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.
Malacañang clarifies COA's ₱14M flag on OP travel funds, citing delayed reimbursements from other agencies. Over 55% already collected. Get the full story.
A fire at an LPG storage facility in Talisay City, Cebu, caused severe burns to one worker and injured another. Authorities are investigating the cause, citing improper storage as a key factor. Read the latest updates.
Cebu Province reports 426 probable leptospirosis cases and 12 deaths in November 2025. Officials debate outbreak declaration amid delayed confirmatory tests from RITM. Read the full report.
A 19-year-old man died after losing control of his motorcycle on Cebu South Coastal Road. The tragic incident occurred during an exhibition ride on November 29, 2025.
A 19-year-old ride-hailing driver, Cyrel Kent Mancia, died instantly after a street race in Talisay City. The tragedy highlights the dangers of illegal racing. Read the full story.
Student volunteers and ROTC members from Cebu City help clean Biasong Elementary School in Talisay City, restoring hope after Typhoon Tino's devastation on November 4, 2025.
Six Persons Deprived of Liberty and one recently released individual married in a special mass wedding at Talisay City Jail, a step towards rehabilitation and family unity.
A 30-year-old engineer from Talisay City shares his struggle to connect with relatives who look down on his success. Get advice on overcoming family envy and building bridges.