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.
Sen. Bam Aquino leads the latest PUBLiCUS Asia survey. Discover his plans for education reform and government transparency as he eyes 2026 priorities.
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.
After a six-month audit, Cebu City's long-delayed medical center construction will restart in January 2025, aiming for partial use by November. Mayor Archival vows to complete this vital public health project.
Advocacy groups hail the arrest of contractor Sarah Discaya but warn it's just the tip of the iceberg in the P96-million flood control scandal. Read why they demand systemic reform.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon commits to replicating successful rapid, cost-effective, and high-quality infrastructure builds in 2026, citing recent projects as proof of concept.
Sally Santos, owner of SYMS Construction, returns PHP 15 million as partial restitution in a DOJ investigation into anomalous flood control projects. Details on the MOA and the legislative inquiry revelations.
Philippine construction activity fell sharply in October 2025, with residential projects down 27.4%. Get the full data and analysis on the sector's slowdown here.
The P14.6 million skywalk in Barangay Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City, misses another completion target. The contractor now promises to finish the project this December 2025.
The body of DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was found in a 40-meter ravine along Kennon Road. Questions swirl around her death as she was a key figure in a flood control scandal.
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David appeals to those involved in the flood control corruption scandal, urging repentance and truth. He draws a parallel to the biblical story of Zacchaeus.
NBI serves arrest warrant on Sarah Discaya, owner of St. Timothy Construction, linked to a P96.5 million ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental. Read the full story on the high-profile corruption case.
SFELAPCO renews call for safety compliance after fatal electrocution incidents near power lines in San Fernando. Contractors and homeowners urged to coordinate with the utility firm.
The delayed San Miguel Bridge in San Simon is now targeted for a July 2026 opening. Acting Mayor Anne Canlas and DPWH officials inspected the site to ensure the revised timeline is met.
DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon commits to proper project implementation despite a P351.7B budget cut. Savings from cost standardization realigned to PhilHealth, disaster fund. Read more.
A 40-year-old married man from Cebu confesses a secret relationship with his male cousin. Noy Kulas advises on navigating hidden bisexuality and family loyalty. Read his guidance.
A 43-year-old e-bike driver in Cebu City was arrested after threatening his family following a 3-day drug binge. He allegedly spent a P20,000 online gambling win on shabu. Read the full story.
DOJ Undersecretary Jojo Cadiz resigns after being implicated in anomalous flood control projects and allegations of receiving P1 billion. The Ombudsman launches a probe.
Ombudsman files graft, malversation charges vs DPWH officials, contractor for non-existent P96.5M Davao Occidental flood control. President Marcos orders arrest. Read the full story.
Cebu's economy is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2024, driven by construction, tourism, and BPO. Learn the key drivers and challenges in our detailed outlook.
As political tensions escalate in the Philippines, citizens confront twin dilemmas of leadership succession and massive corruption. Can the nation break from its troubled past? Join the conversation.
Thousands joined nationwide protests demanding accountability for alleged corruption in flood control projects. Police deployed 17,000 personnel as demonstrations unfolded across multiple cities.
Senator Bam Aquino hails the historic P1.038 trillion education budget, the highest in Philippine history, funding classrooms, free college, and feeding programs. Stand for education, not corruption!
Aboitiz Foundation provides P3.3 million in construction assistance to 225 earthquake-affected families in San Remigio, Cebu. Learn how this initiative helps rebuild homes and communities.
Senator JV Ejercito urges continued infrastructure investment to boost the Philippine economy and create jobs, despite a 43% spending plunge and corruption scandal.
A 54-year-old construction worker was fatally stabbed by riding-in-tandem suspects in Guadalupe, Cebu City. Family demands justice as police investigation continues.
Ombudsman files criminal charges against 11 individuals in Cebu City's P239.72 million garbage services overpayment case. Arrest warrants expected soon.
A political storm erupts after Imee Marcos alleges the President's drug addiction. Critics decry family betrayal, while supporters question priorities. Explore the deepening rift in Philippine politics.
Former Ako Bicol Rep Zaldy Co reveals alleged P56 billion delivery scheme to Speaker Romualdez and President Marcos. Explosive corruption claims shake Philippine politics. Read the full investigation.
Senator Imee Marcos publicly accuses President Bongbong Marcos of illegal drug use during rally. Palace denies claims, cites 2021 drug test results. Public opinion divided on family feud.