Lapu-Lapu OKs P4.72B 2026 Budget for Services, Disaster Prep
Lapu-Lapu City Council greenlights a P4.72 billion budget for 2026, boosting employee benefits, healthcare access, and disaster resilience. Implementation starts Jan. 1, 2026.
Lapu-Lapu City Council greenlights a P4.72 billion budget for 2026, boosting employee benefits, healthcare access, and disaster resilience. Implementation starts Jan. 1, 2026.
The DMW has declared five global areas as 'warlike' zones. Filipino seafarers can now refuse sailing or receive extra pay and benefits. Learn about the new safety measures.
Kawhi Leonard erupted for a career-best 55 points, leading the LA Clippers to a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on December 29, 2025. Read the full game recap and stats here.
Foreign currency bank loans in the Philippines fell 5% to $13.13B in Q3 2025. Economists cite rising risk aversion and a strategic shift towards local borrowing. Explore the data and sector breakdown.
Cadiz City condemns the illegal killing of 33 giant clams on Dec 25. Mayor Escalante offers a P20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators. Help protect marine life.
PRO-NIR operatives arrested an 18-year-old high-value drug personality and confiscated P734,400 worth of shabu in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. Read the full report on the latest major anti-drug operation.
Pagasa forecasts generally fair weather nationwide until early January, with no storms. However, localized thunderstorms are still possible. Stay informed with official updates.
Police in Cebu City arrest a high-value drug target, seizing P782,000 worth of shabu in Inayawan. The suspect was monitored ahead of the holiday season. Read the full story.
Frederick Kesner of CCNSHS founded Project Alaga to provide free healthcare after witnessing a mother's struggle. The initiative has served over 3,000 families and earned him national recognition as one of the Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines
PAGASA reports no weather disturbances as of Dec 27, 2025, with favorable conditions expected nationwide through New Year's and the first week of January.
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.
Two men crashed their car in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental on Christmas Day. Their attempt to flee led to their arrest and the seizure of P544,000 worth of suspected shabu.
Police in Leyte arrest a high-value individual and confiscate over P2 million worth of suspected shabu and multiple firearms in a late-night buy-bust operation in Dulag. #PNP #WarOnDrugs
Cebu's Provincial Board greenlights a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health (DRRM-H) system to enhance provincial readiness for health emergencies and climate-related disasters.
Police in Talavera, Nueva Ecija, arrested a high-value suspect and confiscated P1.8 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation. Read the full details of the drug bust.
PAGASA warns of scattered rains and thunderstorms across the Philippines due to amihan and easterlies, raising risks of flash floods and landslides. Stay informed and vigilant.
Police in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, arrested a high-value target and confiscated 375 grams of shabu worth P2.55 million in a Friday buy-bust. Read the full details of the operation.
Rising food prices force Filipino families to rethink Noche Buena with budgets as low as P500. Students share how to celebrate meaningfully. Discover affordable holiday strategies.
Pagasa reports no Low Pressure Area inside or near PAR as of Dec 20, 2025. However, ITCZ and easterlies bring rain to Mindanao, Palawan, and Visayas. Stay updated.
Cebu City Police Colonel George Ylanan leads surprise inspection on fireworks vendors at SRP to ensure safety compliance. Authorities warn of confiscation for illegal sales.
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.
Police in Baroy, Lanao del Norte, arrested a regional-level high-value individual and confiscated P204,000 worth of shabu and a firearm. Read the full details of the anti-drug operation.
A former painter identified as a high-value drug suspect was arrested in Dalaguete, Cebu. Police seized P13,000 worth of shabu and a motorcycle. Read the full report.
DepEd-Davao City officials assert that complaints against teachers must be filed directly with the department, not barangays. This follows a summons issued to a teacher over a student's grades. Learn the proper grievance process.
Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera calls for a citywide halt on upland projects to address worsening floods. He urges a policy review and a technical team to assess risks.
The Cesafi high school basketball semifinals are locked in for December 8, 2025, at Cebu Coliseum. Defending champion SHS-AdC faces CIT-U, while UC Main battles CEC after an appeal was rejected.
Tropical Depression Wilma weakened into a low pressure area on Dec. 7, 2025, allowing sea travel to resume in Cebu. However, Pagasa warns of continued rains and hazardous seas. Read for safety updates.
Iloilo police arrest a high-value drug suspect and confiscate P3.4 million worth of shabu in Dumangas. Read the full details of the successful operation.
Western Visayas police arrest four high-value drug suspects and confiscate over 1,500 grams of shabu in separate Iloilo buy-bust operations. Read the full report.
The Cesafi high school semifinals are confirmed for Dec 8 at Cebu Coliseum after officials denied UCLM's appeal. Defending champ SHS-AdC faces CIT-U, while UC Main battles CEC.