Residents from multiple barangays queued early at Plaza Sugbo on March 30, 2026, to purchase rice at P20 per kilo under Cebu City's 'Benteng Bigas' initiative, highlighting economic struggles amid rising market prices.
Residents from multiple barangays in Cebu City formed extensive queues at Plaza Sugbo to purchase subsidized rice at P20 per kilo under the 'Benteng Bigas' program, as market prices surge to P70 per kilo, exposing severe economic hardships.
Lapu-Lapu City Government introduces a P20-per-kilo rice initiative, benefiting 250 residents with priority for solo parents and seniors, as part of efforts to support daily necessities and local producers.
Over 1.2 million Filipino rice farmers are experiencing higher earnings as government-provided rice processing systems and modern machinery become operational nationwide, with Nueva Ecija farmers reporting significant price increases for their palay.
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A transport strike in Cotabato City started today, March 23, 2026, with operators protesting government neglect and demanding a P5 fare increase due to rising fuel prices. The strike will continue until March 25, affecting city transportation.
The Cebu Food Bank, founded by Governor Pamela Baricuatro, has evolved from a home-based feeding program into a major anti-hunger initiative. It now partners with the Global FoodBanking Network and sources supplies from donations, while legal complaints a
Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera has proposed an ordinance converting mineral water bottles and other recyclables into cash to address the city's waste management crisis through a circular economy approach.
Davao City extends free bus rides as fuel prices rise, while land acquisition issues delay the Davao Bus Project's first phase to 2027. The P76-billion initiative aims to transform public transport with electric buses and smart technology.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) 7 has extended the deadline for drivers and operators to complete requirements for the government's fuel subsidy program until March 23, 2026. Beneficiaries must have an active e-wallet acco
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The National Irrigation Administration has completed desilting and widening of Mine 4 Creek in Imelda, benefiting 25 farmers and 38 hectares of land, with ongoing operations in Salinding village.
A forum in Cebu City highlighted the failure of LGUs to implement the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, with former DENR Secretary Elisea Gozun criticizing poor execution and the Binaliw landfill tragedy.
A nationwide transport strike led by Piston in Cebu City on March 19, 2026, disrupted up to 90% of jeepney routes by late morning. Drivers protested soaring diesel prices, demanding tax removals and fare hikes to offset costs.
IBON Foundation calls for a wealth tax and reallocation of infrastructure funds to shield Filipinos from soaring oil prices, citing potential revenue of P500-600 billion annually.
Cebu-based transport groups express strong discontent over the approved fare increase for public transport, calling it inadequate to cover rising fuel and operational costs.
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President Marcos Jr. announces P3,000 fuel subsidies for 26,000 farmers and fishermen, plus additional aid in April, to mitigate rising fuel costs and ensure food security.
A P286.58-million farm-to-market road project in Davao Oriental has been approved, aiming to reduce travel time by 60%, boost agricultural growth, and benefit over 4,000 residents.
Cebu City continues using Pond A at SRP as a controlled waste transfer area after cleanup, with nighttime dumping to ensure timely collection and transport to Aloguinsan landfill.
Cebu City Government will maintain Pond A at South Road Properties as a temporary nighttime garbage transfer station while negotiating with DENR to reopen Inayawan facility, amid waste management crisis and environmental concerns.
The Department of Agriculture-Davao's Livestock Program has distributed four horses to the Balukot Farmers Association to help transport corn, bananas, and root crops from mountainous farms where mechanized transport is impractical.
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Cebu City government suspends six development projects in upland barangays after environmental authorities discovered illegal earth-moving, hauling, and quarrying operations.
Approximately 600 residents in Barangay Cupang Proper, Balanga City, received 10 kilograms each of subsidized rice through the Kadiwa ng Pangulo rolling store initiative, part of a broader government effort to enhance food security and reduce household co
Farmers in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, could halt planting activities as Middle East tensions drive up diesel prices, threatening agricultural operations and livelihoods.
The House of Representatives passed House Bill No. 8042, designating October 16 as National Food Security Day to combat hunger and high food prices through government-led initiatives.
The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas initiates a roadside campaign to inform drivers using temporary plates about claiming permanent ones, aiming to reduce a backlog of over 487,000 plates.
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The Bureau of Fire Protection Central Visayas organized a Poster and Slogan Making Contest for students to raise awareness about fire safety during Fire Prevention Month 2026, with winners receiving cash prizes.
The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office has recommended a cease-and-desist order against Monterrazas de Cebu for lacking environmental permits, following inspections and complaints about the high-end residential project.
Brigadier General Alaric Avelino Delos Santos led the planting of 571 seedlings at Camp AKA in Luuk, Sulu, as part of a nationwide initiative to mark the 129th Philippine Army Founding Anniversary.
Cebu City faces a March 15 deadline to remove rotting waste from the South Road Properties, aiming to save its tourism hub. The temporary trash site has caused a stench, driving away diners and harming local businesses, with plans to relocate to Inayawan.
Cebu City Government ignored EMB Region 7's disapproval and used an SRP site near Pond A for waste disposal, violating environmental laws and risking water contamination.
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The Cebu Provincial Heritage Commission is working to amend an 18-year-old ordinance to better protect heritage sites, integrating legal frameworks and boosting tourism and education.
