Lapu-Lapu City Government job order personnel now earn P528 daily, a P60 increase. Eligible workers will receive differential pay from Jan 1 to Nov 30, 2025. Learn more about this boost for local workers.
The revelation of P32.87 billion for one Cebu district opens a window into Philippine budget engineering. Explore the clash between development duty and equitable distribution.
Pope Francis' statement that 'corruption is paid by the poor' resonates in Philippine communities. This article explores how graft steals from classrooms, clinics, and flood control, betraying the spirit of Christmas.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announces the Cebu City Medical Center construction will resume in January 2026 after a six-month audit revealed P400M in structural defects. The city aims for partial operations by late 2026.
President Marcos Jr. suspends new flood control funds in the 2026 budget, prioritizing transparency and the full use of existing P350 billion amid corruption investigations. Read the latest.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announces the Cebu City Medical Center construction will resume in January 2026, targeting completion by October. The city also plans PhilHealth expansion to ensure the hospital's financial sustainability.
Cebu's Provincial Board approves the P11.9 billion 2026 budget on second reading. Key adjustments include reallocating P178M and clarifying CPAC's funding status. Final passage expected in January.
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.
Cebu Pacific warns passengers against buying tickets from unauthorized sellers on social media after three individuals were arrested for using stolen credit cards. Book directly to avoid being denied boarding.
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.
The Supreme Court's ruling against PhilHealth fund diversion exposes a systemic flaw in the national budget. Discover the P1 trillion question behind unprogrammed appropriations and the call for public accountability.
Pampanga's new dialysis center in Apalit, funded via a P30M PPP, offers free PhilHealth treatment. It aims to serve over 200 patients daily, with more centers planned across the province.
The DBM commits to timely fund release for PhilHealth's P113B 2026 subsidy, the largest single-year investment for poor Filipinos' healthcare, backed by sin taxes and restored SC funds.
Hong Kong swiftly arrested 15 after a deadly fire, while Cebu victims wait a month post-Typhoon Tino for aid and accountability. The Supreme Court's PhilHealth ruling shows urgent action is possible.
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.
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.
Suspended San Simon Mayor Abundio 'JP' Punsalan Jr. is a fugitive as police fail to locate him for graft and malversation charges. Authorities continue the manhunt.
PhilHealth disburses a record P250.73 billion in medical claims from Jan-Oct 2025, an 83% jump. See how this impacts healthcare access for Filipinos.
Mandaue City's 2026 budget is approved, focusing on digitalization and flood control. Discover the key projects and the city's P4.5-billion collection target.
A decade after the Supreme Court banned PDAF, a P55.77 billion allocation for Cebu lawmakers via a secret 'BBM formula' raises fresh corruption and transparency concerns. Read the full investigation.
Eleven Cebu congressmen received P55.77 billion in discretionary public works funds from 2023-2025 under the DPWH's 'allocable' system, a PCIJ investigation reveals. Explore the breakdown and the controversy.
PhilHealth expands its HIV outpatient package by 95% to ₱58,500, strengthening support and privacy for PLHIV. Learn about the enhanced benefits and nationwide coverage.
ACT-Davao supports nationwide sit-down strike, holding alternative classes on education neglect. 167,000 unsafe classrooms nationwide while ₱10B goes to confidential funds. Join the call for accountability!
Talisay, Lapu-Lapu, and Cebu City forgo lavish Christmas celebrations, redirecting funds to disaster recovery in a move of fiscal prudence and compassion. Read their inspiring story.
DBM guarantees timely release of PHP113 billion PhilHealth subsidy in 2026 budget, doubling government support for universal healthcare. Learn how this impacts Filipino health coverage.
Former DPWH engineer Henry Alcantara returns P110M linked to flood control corruption, implicates senators & officials. Justice Secretary confirms more funds to be recovered. Read the full story.
The P11.9-billion 2026 provincial budget clears committee review but faces tight December 31 deadline after late submission. Learn about the implications and next steps.
Magalang's MALUgud Healthcare Program provides free monthly maintenance medicines to qualified residents, distributing 48,000 pills since October 2025. Discover how this initiative improves healthcare access.
Davao congressmen reveal alleged misuse of DSWD's AICS program to influence voters during 2025 elections. Calls for COA investigation and transparency in fund distribution.
Philippines Senate approves P889.236 million budget for Office of the Vice President for 2026, a 20% increase from 2025. No confidential funds allocated. Read full details.