SC: Online insults vs ex-partner now a crime
The Supreme Court rules that derogatory social media posts against a former partner constitute psychological violence under the Anti-VAWC Law, punishable by imprisonment. Learn the new legal guidelines.
The Supreme Court rules that derogatory social media posts against a former partner constitute psychological violence under the Anti-VAWC Law, punishable by imprisonment. Learn the new legal guidelines.
The Philippine National Police will follow new Supreme Court guideposts for handling social media evidence in crimes. Learn how this affects online harassment cases and public trust.
SSS plans overseas expansion to Madrid, San Francisco, Macau, a second pension hike in Sept 2026, and extended emergency loans. Read about the 2026 reforms.
Metro Cebu's residential property prices fell 8% in Q3 2025, the steepest quarterly decline among major Philippine urban markets. Explore the data and what it means for buyers and investors.
Sports correspondent Glendale Rosal was blocked and harassed by a Cebu City Sports Commission staffer on Dec 21, 2025. The CFBJ demands a full investigation into this pattern of media disrespect.
A 54-year-old widow from Cebu sues her 28-year-old daughter for failing to repay a P500,000 business loan. The family conflict escalates to the barangay. Read Papa Joe's advice on handling money and family.
President Marcos announces SSS emergency loan program for members, offering 7% interest and a 6-month payment moratorium. Learn how to avail of this financial relief.
Pag-IBIG Fund's year-end raffles awarded prizes up to P500,000, successfully expanding membership among OFWs and informal workers while promoting its loan programs. Learn how to join.
DTI and Landbank launch the Lifting MSMEs lending program, offering tiered loans from P100k to P50M to empower small businesses nationwide. Learn how to access this new financing.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte declines ICI invitation on flood control probe, accuses it of political harassment and being a 'propaganda factory' for the Marcos administration. Read his full statement.
Home Credit Philippines alerts borrowers to rising loan-to-cash scams ahead of Christmas. Scammers pose as intermediaries, leaving victims with debt. Violators face 6-8 years in prison. Stay vigilant!
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 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.
Pag-IBIG Fund provided short-term loans to 3.2 million Filipino workers from Jan-Oct 2025, a 28% surge. Learn how Virtual Pag-IBIG makes financial aid faster and more accessible.
Youth group Anakbayan condemns Davao Bus Project as anti-poor, warning of ₱35 fares and driver displacement. Project faces funding gap despite 2027 target.
SEC-Davao records 85 harassment complaints from illegal online lending platforms. Regional Director warns public against unregistered OLPs offering easy loans with hidden threats.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival orders strict measures to combat port dispatcher harassment and illegal ticket sales. Police presence increases to protect passengers.
SSS partners with Manulife Philippines to provide group credit life insurance for 1.2 million surviving spouse pensioners, enhancing financial protection for Filipino families.
Pag-IBIG Fund provides 1-month payment moratorium, calamity loans, and housing insurance benefits for members affected by recent typhoons and earthquakes. Apply online via Virtual Pag-IBIG.
South Korea terminates P28.7B infrastructure loan amid massive Philippine corruption. Explore the biblical perspective on wicked leaders and voter responsibility in this wake-up call.
Cebu City Government now releases weekly salaries for over 2,006 casual employees to combat debt and loan sharks. A pioneering move for financial stability in the Philippines.
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers criticizes the GSIS moratorium, calling for direct cash aid and accountability for investment losses. Join the call for genuine social security.
Balamban Mayor Amos Edwin Cabahug urges microfinance institutions to grant payment deferment for typhoon-affected residents. Provincial Government provides P2M aid.
Mayor Amos Edwin Cabahug urges microfinance institutions to grant payment deferment for typhoon-affected residents in Balamban, Cebu. Join the recovery effort.
SSS introduces expedited calamity loan processing with enhanced digital access, providing immediate financial relief to members in disaster-affected areas across the Philippines.
Metrobank achieves historic P37.3 billion net income in first nine months of 2025, driven by robust loan growth and improved margins. Discover how the Philippines' second-largest private universal bank continues its impressive financial trajectory.
The Social Security System offers financial assistance through its Cebu-based lending program for members impacted by the recent typhoon. Learn eligibility requirements and application details.
Cebuano actor and content creator Will Ashley takes a stand against cyberbullying, preparing legal cases against online harassers with police assistance. Learn about his inspiring journey from victim to advocate for digital responsibility.
Negros Occidental Representative files anti-online hate legislation proposing up to 6 years imprisonment for cyber harassment and digital abuse in the Philippines.
Growing concerns over harassment incidents in Cebu prompt community leaders and residents to demand immediate investigation and stronger protection measures from authorities.