Davao de Oro Seniors Receive Expanded Centenarian Act Cash Gifts
682 senior citizens in Davao de Oro received Christmas cash gifts under the new Expanded Centenarian Act. Read how the national and local government are honoring their contributions.
682 senior citizens in Davao de Oro received Christmas cash gifts under the new Expanded Centenarian Act. Read how the national and local government are honoring their contributions.
Bacolod police arrest seven drug personalities in separate sting operations, confiscating P952,000 worth of shabu. Five are high-value targets. Read the full report.
Police in Cebu City arrested a high-value drug target and confiscated P782,000 worth of shabu in a pre-holiday operation. Read the full details of the bust here.
Police in Lanao del Norte arrested a suspect and confiscated P123,080 worth of shabu in Linamon. The operation highlights the ongoing fight against illegal drugs in the region. Report suspicious activities to authorities.
A viral Facebook post sparks debate as teen pregnancy is framed as a badge of honor online. Experts warn this romanticizes a life-altering reality. Learn why informed choices, not viral trends, empower youth.
Police in Loon, Bohol, arrest a 26-year-old food vendor and seize over 600 grams of marijuana in a dawn buy-bust. Suspect faces drug charges. Read the full report.
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.
Pampanga police arrested six suspects and confiscated over PHP 100,000 worth of illegal drugs in coordinated operations across the province. Details on the crackdown inside.
PDEA and PNP destroy P468 million worth of shabu, marijuana in Cebu. Officials vow to dismantle drug supply chain, reward informants. Read the full report.
A couple in Toledo City, Cebu, faces drug charges after a police buy-bust netted 88 grams of suspected shabu worth P598,400. Their Christmas will be spent behind bars. Read the full investigation details.
CIDG-Mandaue agents arrest Rafael Bulalacao Sorono, 65, in Toledo City after a raid yields unlicensed .45 pistol, ammunition, and an air gun. Suspect now faces charges under RA 10591.
A live-in couple faces drug charges after a buy-bust in Toledo City, Cebu, yielded 88 grams of suspected shabu worth P598,400. They will spend Christmas in jail.
CIDG-Mandaue arrests Rafael Sorono, 65, seizes unlicensed .45 pistol, ammo, and air rifle in Toledo City raid. Suspect faces charges under RA 10591. Full details inside.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro faces criminal and administrative complaints for alleged graft and violation of the National Heritage Act during the Capitol renovation. The NHCP inspected the site on December 5, 2025.
Police in Cebu Province arrested nine illegal swertres ushers in separate operations. One suspect was also caught with suspected shabu. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Former Capitol consultant Byron Garcia accuses Gov. Pamela Baricuatro of violating heritage laws in a P2.6M renovation. This is the third complaint filed in recent weeks. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court voids the transfer of P89.9B from PhilHealth, ordering its return. The ruling upholds the Universal Health Care Act and protects public health funds. Read the full story.
Home Credit Philippines alerts borrowers to rising loan-to-cash scams ahead of Christmas. Scammers pose as intermediaries, leaving victims with debt. Violators face 6-8 years in prison. Stay vigilant!
The Supreme Court mandates the return of P60 billion in PhilHealth funds and voids a provision allowing GOCC fund transfers. Learn how this protects your healthcare benefits.
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.
PDEG 7 arrests an Indian national in Cebu City for allegedly selling opium from his store. Authorities confiscate P163 million in cash and illegal drugs worth P208,000. Read the full story.
A man nicknamed Ricky writes to Papa Joe, troubled after learning his live-in partner had cosmetic surgery before they met. He worries about future children's looks. Read the full advice column.
PNP Drug Enforcement Group 7 arrests Lalith Chellaram Sangwani, seizing 320 grams of suspected opium from his mini mart. Read the full details of the operation.
Police in Sultan Kudarat seized P19.8 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and P13,600 in illegal drugs in a major raid. The suspect remains at large. Read the full story.
Iloilo City Police Office reports major drug busts in November 2025, arresting 64 personalities and confiscating over P22 million worth of shabu and marijuana. Read about the coordinated operations.
Senator Bam Aquino files the Party-List Reform Act to ensure genuine representation for ordinary Filipinos and address systemic corruption. Read the key provisions.
Central Visayas police confiscated P1B worth of shabu & other drugs, arrested over 9,000 suspects, and achieved a near-perfect conviction rate in 2025. Read the full report.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula and Sulu confiscated over P21.4 million worth of shabu and marijuana in November 2025, arresting 182 suspects. Authorities urge public vigilance.
DTI and Davao City's new Office of Culture, Arts, and Heritage join forces to integrate local artists into the formal economy and unlock market access under the PCIDA law.
Urban advocates petition Cebu City Council for a zoning overhaul after Typhoon Tino exposes dangers of outdated land use plans and unchecked upland development.