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.
The DOH recorded 91 fireworks-related injuries, mostly among boys aged 10-14, and 331 road crashes during the Christmas week. Learn the key data and safety advisories.
Police in Cebu City recover a stolen motorcycle that was traded for illegal drugs. The suspect and the buyer now face criminal charges. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Lamitan City Mayor Roderick Furigay urges public support for Oplan Maiingay na Tambutso and fireworks regulations to ensure a safe and peaceful New Year celebration. Police intensify patrols and checkpoints.
The DOH reports two fatalities and 263 road crash injuries from Dec 21-26. Most victims were on motorcycles without helmets. Stay safe this holiday season.
Two men crashed their car in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental on Christmas Day. Their attempt to flee led to their arrest and the seizure of P544,000 worth of suspected shabu.
DOH reports 263 road crash cases from Dec 21-26, 2025, mostly involving motorcycles. Officials urge safety as holiday travel peaks. Read for vital road safety reminders.
Two separate road accidents in Cebu City's Labangon and Basak Pardo injured several individuals in the early hours of December 23, 2025. Read the full report on the collisions involving motorcycles and a taxi.
Road crash injuries in the Philippines nearly doubled to 11,146 during the 2024-2025 holidays. The DOH warns of alcohol-related incidents and urges safe driving. #RoadSafety
Masantol LGU strictly enforces a ban on loud motorcycle mufflers for New Year celebrations. Violators face fines up to ₱2,500. Mayor urges compliance for a safer, quieter community.
DOH reports 11,146 road crash injuries during the 2024-2025 holidays, a sharp rise linked to travel and alcohol. Two died in a Bataan bus crash. Stay safe on the road.
A 19-year-old Grade 9 student died in a tragic motorcycle accident in Badian, Cebu. The crash occurred early Saturday after a night out. Read the full investigation details.
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.
An 18-year-old man died in a tragic road accident in Borbon, Cebu. The victim was driving drunk, without a license or helmet. Read the full investigation details.
A Maxim delivery rider was killed after being hit by a Ford Ranger that counterflowed on MJ Cuenco Avenue in Cebu City. The driver faces reckless driving charges.
A 19-year-old man died in Barili, Cebu after his speeding motorcycle hit a lamp post. The victim was not wearing a helmet and had no driver's license. Read the full investigation details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A multicab driver fell asleep at the wheel, crashing into a concrete fence in Dimiao, Bohol. Four people were injured and rushed to hospital. Details of the accident investigation inside.
A 59-year-old street cleaner and a motorcyclist were seriously injured in a collision on Gorordo Ave., Cebu City. The incident, suspected to involve an intoxicated driver, occurred before dawn. Read the full report.
A Bohol fire truck driver was injured after a collision with a 10-wheeler dump truck on a curved road in Loboc. The dump truck driver faces reckless imprudence charges. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. finalizes its purchase of Premiumbikes Corp. for P146 million, marking its strategic entry into the Philippines' growing motorcycle retail sector. Discover the details of the deal.
A Bohol fire truck driver was injured after a collision with a dump truck in Loboc. FO1 Moises Dalagan was rescued and hospitalized. The dump truck driver faces charges.