91 Fireworks Injuries, 331 Road Crashes in PH Christmas Week
The DOH recorded 91 fireworks-related injuries and 331 road crashes during Christmas week. Most victims were young males. Learn the full report and safety tips.
The DOH recorded 91 fireworks-related injuries and 331 road crashes during Christmas week. Most victims were young males. Learn the full report and safety tips.
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.
Recent tragic suicides, including a public figure's daughter and a call center agent, highlight a pressing mental health crisis in the Philippines during the festive season. Experts urge compassion and support, sharing critical hotline numbers.
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.
The Philippine Red Cross Zamboanga City Chapter concluded 2025 by providing free medical services, groceries, and kits to 180 underprivileged families in Guiwan. Read about this impactful community partnership.
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.
Cebu City Council passes ordinances for free annual medical exams and 24/7 mental health support. Mayor Archival's approval pending to implement the P50 million initiative for vulnerable residents.
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.
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.
Mandaue City Health Office reports only one confirmed leptospirosis case in 2025, despite 62 suspected cases. Officials urge calm, citing normal lab processing delays.
Cebu City Council institutionalizes free annual health checkups for vulnerable sectors and a citywide mental health system. Mayor Archival's signature pending for implementation.
The DOH is exploring an expansion of zero-balance billing to cover semi-private rooms for barangay health workers. This move follows a directive from President Marcos Jr. to widen the program's reach.
The Pampanga Provincial Government provides P2,000 cash, rice, and food packs to 4,281 patients battling serious illnesses. Governor Lilia Pineda leads the aid distribution to ease financial burdens.
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 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.
The Philippine Coconut Authority brings free medical checkups and consultations to Lamitan City, Basilan from Dec 18-20, 2025, prioritizing the health of coconut farmers and their families.
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.
Cebu Provincial Government cites earthquakes and national agency requests for the non-use of three completed projects flagged by COA. Officials detail plans to activate the P50.4M facilities.