Talaingod's Ata-Manobo leaders endorse the Court of Appeals' decision upholding the conviction of 13 activists for child endangerment. They reject the 'Talaingod 13' label and assert their right to self-representation.
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.
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.
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.
Cebu's executive department is reviewing the CPAC's position after legislative funding denial. Officials assure public services will continue uninterrupted. Read the latest.
Filipino athletes who won medals at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand are set to receive cash incentives from the national government. Find out how much gold, silver, and bronze medalists will get.
Cebu City mandates waste segregation in schools to ease landfill congestion. Over 120,000 students must sort trash starting Feb 2026. Learn the new rules and schedule.
Davao Light starts accepting applications in Kapalong after a new 12-km line. The utility seeks cooperation with NORDECO for a smoother transition to serve its new franchise areas under RA 12144.
Cebu City Council institutionalizes free annual health check-ups and mental health services for seniors, PWDs, LGBTQIA+, and low-income residents. Learn about the new citywide system.
Cebu City Council institutionalizes free annual health checkups for vulnerable sectors and a citywide mental health system. Mayor Archival's signature pending for implementation.
A former FARDEC employee was arrested in Talibon, Bohol, on a warrant for violating the Terrorism Financing Prevention Act. The CIDG tracker team made the arrest on December 20, 2025.
A recent armed robbery inside a Cebu City condominium unit raises serious concerns about security negligence. Unit owners demand action as management's legal obligations under Philippine law are scrutinized.
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.
A former Fardec staff and current barangay councilor in Bohol was arrested by CIDG for alleged violation of the Terrorism Financing Prevention Act. Details on the case and human rights concerns.
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.
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.
Lapu-Lapu City Veterinary Office reminds pet owners of legal duties under the Anti-Rabies Act after a stray dog's death. Learn how to report strays and about ongoing training programs.
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has dismissed the graft case against former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista over a 2019 solar project. His former administrator was convicted. Read the full story.
The Senate version of the 2026 budget cuts P55B from personnel benefits to fund a P17.9B increase in discretionary LGU funds, sparking outcry from ACT Teachers Partylist. Calls grow to restore cuts and eliminate 'pork'. #Philippines #Budget2026
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano reiterates a strict ban on firecracker use and sale. Violators face fines up to P30,000 and one-year imprisonment under RA 7183.
Cebu City Councilor Jun Alcover faces 12 cyberlibel complaints in Marawi City, calling them harassment. The cases stem from his Facebook posts criticizing the Colon Night Market's operations.
Cebu City Councilor Jun Alcover is accused of cyberlibel for Facebook posts about Colon Night Market. He calls the 12 complaints harassment. Read the full story.
A Cebu City man faces Attempted Parricide charges after attacking his wife with a hammer and chasing her with a bolo due to jealousy. Police recovered the weapons and made an arrest.
Animal welfare groups file charges under the Animal Welfare Act after a viral video shows a man beating a stray dog in Lapu-Lapu City. The dog later died from its injuries. Learn how to stay safe around strays.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the Philippines' creative sector, a 7.3% GDP contributor. Canva's 2026 trends reveal a push for 'Imperfect by Design' as Filipino creators blend AI speed with human authenticity. Discover the future of local content.
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga City and Zamboanga del Norte led to one arrest and the confiscation of P1.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Read the full report on the crackdown.
Davao Light completes key power lines in Kapalong, aiming to bring lower electricity rates to new customers despite Nordeco's legal resistance. Read the latest on the franchise transition.
The US Trade Representative warns of retaliatory measures against the EU for what it calls discriminatory regulations targeting American service providers. Read the full story.