Marcos Stops 2026 Flood Control Budget Amid Probe
President Marcos Jr. prioritizes flood control in anti-corruption drive, halts new 2026 budget, and demands accountability for PHP350B 2025 funds. Read about the investigations and reforms.
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Cebu City Enacts Total Ban on Gambling Advertisements
Cebu City Council passes a resolution for a complete ban on all gambling ads, aiming to protect public welfare, especially youth, and boost the local economy. Learn the details and implications.
Man nabbed for stealing drunk friend's phone in Cebu City
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City for allegedly stealing his intoxicated friend's phone worth P5,000 after an online gambling dispute. Read the full story.
Cebu City Starts Anti-Gambling Info Drive in Schools
Cebu City launches a major information campaign targeting schools and communities to educate residents, especially minors, about the risks of gambling. The move follows a new ban on all gambling ads within the city.
Cebu City Bans Gambling Ads, Starts School Campaign
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announces a new information campaign in schools and communities to combat gambling risks, following a council resolution banning all gambling advertisements.
Cebu City Bans All Gambling Advertisements
Cebu City Council passes a resolution banning all gambling ads, online and offline, citing addiction risks and exposure to minors. The move follows national efforts to curb gambling promotion.
Cebu City Council Imposes Total Ban on Gambling Advertisements
Cebu City prohibits all gambling ads, online and offline, to protect public welfare and youth. The move aligns with national efforts to reduce problem gambling and its economic impact. Read more.
Remains of Ex-DPWH Official Cabral Found in Benguet Ravine
The PNP recovers former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral from a 30-meter ravine. No foul play is indicated, but the probe ties into the flood control project investigation. Read the latest updates.
10 Arrested in Cebu Illegal Gambling Operations
Philippine police in Cebu arrest 10 for illegal gambling days before Christmas. Suspects include swertres ushers, collectors, and a minor playing 'Tong-its'. Read the full story.
Death of Ex-DPWH Official Cabral Amid Flood Control Probe
The sudden death of former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral in Baguio raises questions. Authorities urge a thorough probe, stressing justice must follow due process, not public pressure.
P20K Win Spent on Shabu Leads to Violent Arrest in Cebu
An e-bike driver in Cebu City spent his P20,000 gambling win on shabu, leading to a violent breakdown and arrest. Police detail the chaotic incident in Barangay Inayawan.
Cebu e-bike driver arrested after P20k gambling win spent on drugs
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.
Man arrested with shabu, gun at Cebu checkpoint
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City after police found 10.25 grams of shabu and a .22 caliber gun during a routine checkpoint. Read the full details of the incident.
9 Swertres Ushers Arrested in Cebu Police Ops
Police in Cebu Province arrested nine illegal swertres ushers in separate operations. One suspect was also caught with suspected shabu. Read the full details of the crackdown.
PRO-7 Arrests 4,000 in Illegal Gambling Crackdown
Police in Central Visayas arrest nearly 4,000 individuals in a major illegal gambling operation from Jan-Nov 2025, seizing over P578,000. Community urged to report activities.
DOJ's Cadiz Resigns Over Ilocos Norte Contractor Links
Justice Undersecretary Jose 'Jojo' Cadiz Jr. steps down amid allegations involving an Ilocos Norte contractor. Malacañang frames the move as proof of the administration's serious anti-corruption stance.
PRO 7 Arrests 4,000 in Illegal Gambling Operations
Police in Central Visayas arrested nearly 4,000 individuals in illegal gambling stings from January to November 2025. Brig. Gen. Maranan vows to continue the crackdown. Read the full report.
176 Loose Firearms Seized in Zamboanga Peninsula
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula report major November successes: 176 loose firearms recovered and 485 persons arrested in anti-gambling ops. Read the full details of the crackdown.
DOJ's Cadiz Resigns Over Flood Control Project Scandal
DOJ Undersecretary Jojo Cadiz resigns after being implicated in anomalous flood control projects and allegations of receiving P1 billion. The Ombudsman launches a probe.
Sisters Nabbed in Minglanilla for Online Sabong Violations
Two sisters were arrested in Minglanilla for illegal online sabong. Police are tracking 38 more suspects. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Duterte Welcomes Probe into Davao Flood Control Projects
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.
Sandro Marcos Appears Before ICI on Flood Control Probe
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos voluntarily testifies before the ICI regarding anomalous flood control projects. He denies P50B budget insertion claims by Zaldy Co. Read the latest.
Paolo Duterte rejects 'vague' ICI invitation on flood projects
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte refuses to attend the ICI inquiry into flood-control anomalies, citing separation of powers and accusing the body of political harassment. He urges an investigation into President Marcos instead.
P2.04M shabu seized, 2 nabbed in Bacolod
Bacolod police arrest two high-value suspects, recover P2.04 million worth of shabu in Barangay Cabug. A major win for the city's anti-drug campaign. Read the full story.
Dummy Officials Uncovered in P289-M Mindoro Project Probe
CIDG reveals three accused in the P289-M Oriental Mindoro road dike scandal are 'dummy' officials, pointing to a larger scheme. Investigation gains momentum for accountability.
Arrest Warrant Issued vs. Porac Mayor for POGO Graft
A Pasig court issues an arrest warrant for Porac Mayor Jaime Capil over 7 graft counts linked to an illegal POGO. His camp says they are verifying the warrant. #Philippines #POGO
22 Swertres Ushers Arrested in Cebu Police Operations
Cebu police arrested 22 illegal gambling ushers in November operations across multiple towns. Confiscated gambling materials and charges under RA 9287 await the suspects. Read the full story.
P1.7M Drugs Seized, 2 Arrested in Zamboanga Sting
Police in Zamboanga City arrested a high-value drug suspect and an accomplice, confiscating P1.7 million worth of shabu in a Baliwasan buy-bust operation. Read how lawmen are fighting the drug menace.
Two Arrested in Pampanga for Drugs and Theft
Police in Apalit and Mabalacat City arrested two suspects for illegal drugs and theft. Read the full report on the latest law enforcement operations in Pampanga.
Man Arrested in Tabogon Illegal Gambling Raid
A 28-year-old man was the only one arrested in a police raid on an illegal cockfighting session in Tabogon. He now faces charges after P238 was confiscated. Read the full story.
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