Months after a magnitude 6.9 quake and Typhoon Tino devastated Cebu, hundreds remain displaced with no clear relocation in sight. Read their stories and the slow government response.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte defends DPWH projects from 2020-2022, citing official certifications. Amid flood control fund debates, he challenges media to probe actual spending. Read more.
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.
The BJMP female dormitory in Mandaue City will transfer to a new, flood-resilient facility by February 2026. The move addresses severe flooding and poor conditions at the old Looc jail. Read more.
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.
Cebu police arrested a drug peddler and seized P2.1 million worth of shabu in Talisay City on Christmas Day. The suspect admitted to increased holiday demand. Read the full report.
Survivors of Typhoon Tino in Cebu City celebrated Christmas 2025 with karaoke and simple meals at an evacuation center, showcasing unity and hope after devastating floods. Read their inspiring story.
The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry installs a rainwater catchment system to protect the local economy from climate disruptions. Learn how this private-sector move aims to make Cebu more resilient.
Contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face graft charges over a non-existent flood control project. NBI vows no special treatment in Lapu-Lapu City Jail. Read the full story.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival mandates strict waste segregation starting January 2026, with penalties for violators. The plan includes eco-bricks, rainwater catchments, and bamboo planting to combat flooding.
Andrew Kim Remolino leads Talisay City's medal haul with four at the 33rd SEA Games. Mayor Gullas and Vice Mayor Aznar announce honors and cash incentives for the champions.
Senator Imee Marcos brings hope to families affected by Typhoon Tino with Christmas gifts and food packs for 800 beneficiaries in Danao City and Liloan. Read how the community found relief.
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.
State auditors found Talisay City Government charged ineligible expenses like a traffic command center and salary differentials to its disaster risk reduction fund in 2023-2024. Read the full report.
Three individuals were injured in a South Road Properties accident after a van's drainage hose caused a motorcycle to slide. The incident occurred on December 4, 2025. Read the full report.
Residents of Barangay Umapad, Mandaue City, cannot return home due to Tropical Depression Wilma's threats. Six to eight houses are severely damaged, with others lacking power and water.
The Commission on Audit discovered Talisay City charged ₱26.6M in non-disaster expenses to its calamity fund. Officials defended the spending, but auditors rejected their justifications. Read the full report.
PNP Forensic Unit 7 collects DNA from families in Cebu City to identify victims of the November 4 flash flood. Over 30 lives lost, 5 still missing. A crucial step for closure.
A 47-year-old housekeeper was arrested after police found 0.20 grams of shabu hidden in her shorts during a prison visit in Talisay City. Read the full details of the drug smuggling attempt.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte refuses to attend the ICI investigation into alleged flood control anomalies, accusing the commission of being a 'political weapon'. Read the full statement.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte welcomes an investigation into the city's flood control projects, denying any wrongdoing. He challenges critics to look at projects nationwide.
A month after Typhoon Tino's flash floods, families in Talisay City's Purok Orchids remain in evacuation, battling mud and power outages. Read their story of resilience.
Over 700 students and teachers in Lapu-Lapu City were exposed to knee-deep floodwater, prompting a leptospirosis health alert. Health officials are offering free prophylaxis.
Heavy rain flooded a Lapu-Lapu school, exposing 700+ students. This comes as Cebu logs 426 probable leptospirosis cases. Authorities urge immediate action amid testing delays.
A fire at an LPG storage facility in Talisay City, Cebu, caused severe burns to one worker and injured another. Authorities are investigating the cause, citing improper storage as a key factor. Read the latest updates.
Cebu Province reports 426 probable leptospirosis cases and 12 deaths in November 2025. Officials debate outbreak declaration amid delayed confirmatory tests from RITM. Read the full report.
A 19-year-old man died after losing control of his motorcycle on Cebu South Coastal Road. The tragic incident occurred during an exhibition ride on November 29, 2025.
A 19-year-old ride-hailing driver, Cyrel Kent Mancia, died instantly after a street race in Talisay City. The tragedy highlights the dangers of illegal racing. Read the full story.
Student volunteers and ROTC members from Cebu City help clean Biasong Elementary School in Talisay City, restoring hope after Typhoon Tino's devastation on November 4, 2025.
Six Persons Deprived of Liberty and one recently released individual married in a special mass wedding at Talisay City Jail, a step towards rehabilitation and family unity.