Cebu City authorities detained 16 individuals, including minors used for begging, in a renewed push against street mendicancy. The operation highlights a coordinated, culturally sensitive enforcement strategy.
Bacolod City Council greenlights Mayor Gasataya's request to sign a P327.9 million contract with a new consortium for garbage collection and disposal in 2026, aiming for improved services.
Over 2,500 indigenous community members in Davao Occidental received essential healthcare and social services through a multi-agency outreach caravan. Read about the successful collaboration.
The Bacolod City Council will hold a special session on Dec. 29 to authorize Mayor Gasataya to sign P440 million in environmental service contracts for 2026, ensuring uninterrupted garbage collection and landfill management.
Cebu City Council files a resolution to establish a satellite City Hall in the highlands, aiming to bring essential services closer to upland residents and reduce travel burdens. Read more about this inclusive development move.
Cebu City Councilor Pastor Alcover Jr. proposes a satellite government office in the uplands to bring vital services closer to residents, reducing travel burdens and costs.
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.
Eight Badjao individuals were taken into custody in Cebu City for violating the anti-mendicancy ordinance. Police acted on a citizen's complaint about traffic and safety hazards.
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 authorities rescued eight Badjao individuals for violating the Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance at a major intersection. The operation aims to ensure safety ahead of Sinulog and ASEAN Summit.
The DSWD inaugurated a Pag-Abot Center in the Pampanga Capitol Compound on December 22. The facility offers shelter, food, and services to homeless individuals and vulnerable sectors. Learn how this initiative aims to create safer living conditions.
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 Councilor Joel Garganera and Mayor Nestor Archival order a temporary stop to development in upland areas. A technical team will review environmental compliance and safety risks following Typhoon Tino's devastating floods.
Mekeni Food Corp. backed a major Hospital on Wheels medical mission in Porac, offering free healthcare to over 1,000, prioritizing indigenous communities. Read about this impactful collaboration.
Cebu City pledges strict enforcement of waste segregation and upland development moratorium in 2026 to tackle chronic flooding and trash. Will this end the seasonal crisis?
Cebu City's innovative Mayor of the Night program, aimed at BPO workers, faces delays as national agencies require central office approval for night shift personnel deployment. Will it push through?
NGCP urges regulators to separate transmission charges, aiming to clarify electricity bills for Filipino consumers. Learn how this move could reveal the true cost drivers.
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.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival supports a moratorium on upland development permits for a safety review. Learn how this move aims to protect watersheds and prevent flooding.
Jonathan Moses Manalili's 19-point performance powered Welec Trucking Services to a 98-91 win over Mighty Warriors in the Cebu City Christmas League opener. Read the full game recap and highlights.
Welec Trucking Services mounted a crucial 8-0 run to defeat Mighty Warriors of God, 98-91, in the Cebu City Christmas League opener. Get the full game highlights and key players here.
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.
Jonathan 'Titing' Manalili powered Welec Trucking Services to a 98-91 win over Mighty Warriors in the Cebu City Christmas League. Read the full game recap and stats here.
Davao City's Public Employment Services Office received nine regional awards for its exceptional job fairs and inclusive programs for PWDs and seniors. Discover their record-breaking results.
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.
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.
Davao City's Bantay Bukid and Bantay Tubig Volunteers reported 15 environmental violations and conducted over 700 conservation activities in 2025. Learn how this community force protects forests and biodiversity.
Cebu City Council suspends earth material hauling on Binaliw Road due to road damage and environmental hazards. Read the full report on the council's resolution and findings.