Mildred, a widow over 60, seeks advice after being denied a share in her late husband's ancestral home, which burned down. She asks Papa Joe for legal guidance on her family's rights. Read her story and the expert's response.
Lapu-Lapu City's Job Order personnel receive a P60 daily wage increase to P528, with backpay from January 2025. Learn how this ordinance supports workers amid rising costs.
Boljoon's Municipal Tourism Office warns tourists of online booking scams targeting visitors. They have released a list of verified resort Facebook pages for safe transactions. Stay alert and book only through official channels.
The World Bank rates Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit project as 'unsatisfactory' due to major delays and missed targets. Key components may not be finished on schedule. Read the full report.
Lapu-Lapu City Government job order personnel now earn P528 daily, a P60 increase. Eligible workers will receive differential pay from Jan 1 to Nov 30, 2025. Learn more about this boost for local workers.
Entrepreneurship student Juliana Samantha Lim, 22, expands her Cerise Salon & Spa in Davao City with a new C.M. Recto branch. Discover her one-stop beauty concept and expansion plans.
The World Bank labels the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit project's implementation as unsatisfactory, citing high risk and missed targets. Learn about the delays and implications.
The Boljoon Municipal Tourism Office warns tourists of fake Facebook pages scamming visitors. Book only through verified resort pages to ensure safe travel. #TravelSafe #Boljoon
Toledo City establishes a PCCI chapter to unify businesses, attract investors, and accelerate economic growth. Learn how this move shapes the city's future.
The DHSUD and DTI-BOI are reviewing a plan to classify economic housing as tax-exempt mass housing under BP 220. This aims to speed up affordable home development and provide clearer incentives for private developers in the Philippines.
A new APEC report warns electricity demand in Asia-Pacific could soar 96% by 2060, driven by EVs and data centers. See the massive investment needed for the energy transition.
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga Peninsula and Soccsksargen lead to three arrests and the confiscation of P1.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Details on the separate busts here.
Dole-Davao provides P587,250 livelihood aid to two Sta. Maria fisherfolk associations to support sustainable fishing and income diversification. Read more.
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.
Firecracker prices at a Lapu-Lapu retail zone remain stable but are expected to surge on December 30-31 as demand peaks for New Year's celebrations. See the current price list.
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.
DOLE mandates all private employers to submit their 13th month pay compliance reports by January 15, 2026. Learn the requirements and submit via the DERS portal.
The Department of Agriculture explains that floating fertilizer in a viral video was caused by improper application, not poor quality. Learn the facts and the correct farming methods.
DOLE Region 12's 81 job fairs in 2025 connected over 27,000 jobseekers with employers, resulting in 1,680 immediate hires. Discover how they're boosting employment in Soccsksargen.
Cebu's 7th District secured the largest share of DPWH infrastructure funds for Central Visayas from 2023-2026. Get the full breakdown of allocations and what it means for the region's development.
As New Year revelry approaches, DOLE issues a stern reminder on pyrotechnics safety after 188 injuries were recorded last year. Discover the risks and safer alternatives for celebration.
DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma mandates strict OSH compliance for the hazardous pyrotechnics industry ahead of New Year celebrations. Monitoring intensifies with BFP, PNP, and LGUs.
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.
San Jose Bakeshop partners with Dutch master baker Hans Boumans to bring authentic European breads to Cebu. Discover how this venture targets the growing premium market. Read more!
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.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority exceeded its 2025 target, securing P260.89B in investments and creating 78,741 jobs. Discover the sectors driving this record growth and Peza's ambitious goal for next year.
The DTI's BOI has approved 29 projects worth P124.81 billion, set to generate thousands of jobs in renewable energy, IT-BPM, and more. Discover how this boosts the Philippine economy.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures and BlackRock's GIP finalize a P13.7 billion partnership to boost Philippine airports, water, and digital infrastructure. Discover how this shapes the nation's future.
DOLE Secretary Laguesma mandates strict OSH compliance for pyrotechnics manufacturers and sellers ahead of New Year celebrations. Field personnel to coordinate with BFP, PNP, and LGUs for monitoring.