Cebu's Provincial Board approves a new office to manage international and local sisterhood agreements, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and sustainable development. Learn how this move will shape Cebu's future.
Cebu City will launch a major information campaign on waste segregation from Jan 1-15, 2026, followed by strict enforcement. Mayor Archival orders barangay officers to issue citations to violators.
Cebu's Provincial Board passes a digital services ordinance on second reading, aiming to streamline government transactions and boost data protection. Read more about the P5M initiative.
Cebu's Provincial Board greenlights a digital services framework to enhance public service delivery and data protection. A P5M initial fund is allocated. Read the full story.
The DTI's BOI has approved 29 projects worth P124.81 billion, set to generate thousands of jobs in renewable energy, IT-BPM, and more. Discover how this boosts the Philippine economy.
Cebu's Provincial Board recommends major budget cuts for the PIO and Sugbo News, citing excessive overtime pay and insufficient public service justification. Details inside.
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.
Cebu attracts P20.7B in BOI-approved projects, generating 2,877 jobs by 2026. Discover the sectors driving growth and the challenges ahead.
The Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal and disbarment of Judge Oscar Tomarong for the 2019 murder of Judge Reymar Lacaya. Read the full story on this shocking judicial scandal.
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.
Cebu's Provincial Board amends the 2026 budget, moving P14M from Gov. Baricuatro's CPAC. The clash highlights legal limits of executive power. Read the full story.
Domestic workers in BARMM will see their minimum monthly wage rise to P5,500 starting January 2026. Learn about the new wage order and its coverage.
Boholano Dwight Galolo achieves his dream of becoming a licensed teacher after passing the December 2025 LEPT. His journey from athlete to educator is a story of sacrifice and perseverance.
The PRC announces 79,696 new licensed teachers passed the 2025 LEPT. Registration for PRC IDs starts January 5, 2026. Read the full results and next steps here.
Gov. Pamela Baricuatro establishes Cebu People's Action Center via executive order, criticizing the Provincial Board's budget cut. The move aims to enhance community service, especially during emergencies.
Cebu Normal University graduates lead the September & November 2025 LEPT. Jed Vincent Abadia tops Secondary Level with 94.80%. See the full list of top performers.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro criticizes the Provincial Board for removing the P14-million budget for CPAC, a key service delivery program. Read about the legal clash and its impact on public service.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro defends the Cebu People's Action Center after the Provincial Board recommends defunding. Read about the clash over public service priorities.
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.
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.
The Cebu Provincial Board's budget committee recommends defunding the P14M 2026 allocation for CPAC, citing lack of formal office structure. Final vote set for December 22, 2025.
Cebu's Provincial Board revises its African Swine Fever ordinance to sync local biosecurity with national DA & BAI policies. New rules address testing concerns and aim to curb rising hog illnesses. Learn about the key changes.
Davao City has approved its 2026 Local School Board budget for public schools. The move comes as teachers renew calls for a monthly allowance, highlighting funding priorities and ongoing challenges in education.
Emergency services in 16 Cebu hospitals are delayed due to a critical shortage of ambulance drivers. The provincial government is now allocating funds to hire more personnel and strengthen response capabilities.
Cebu's rural emergency response is in crisis despite P1.3B in hospital upgrades. A critical shortage of ambulance drivers leaves patients waiting, breaking the "Golden Hour." Discover the plan to fix it.
Cebu's historic churches damaged by the Sept. 30 quake set for 2026 rehabilitation. NHCP provides technical guidance as province allocates P18M aid. Details on the assessment and the nine churches listed.
Metropolitan Cebu Water District operates with an incomplete Board of Directors, risking service disruptions. Mayor Archival demands immediate action to fill vacancies.
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is paralyzed, unable to approve urgent repairs after Typhoon Tino due to a lack of board quorum. Learn how this governance crisis affects water supply.
Southwestern University PHINMA celebrates 14 topnotchers and a 99.36% passing rate in the November 2025 nursing board exams. Discover the inspiring stories of resilience after Typhoon Tino.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro allocates P2 million each for nine northern Cebu churches damaged in the Sept. 30, 2025, earthquake to aid recovery and boost tourism. Read more.