Davao Women Opt for Smaller Families as Fertility Rate Drops
The 2025 NDHS reveals Davao Region's fertility rate fell to 1.6, below the national average, as more women choose smaller families and modern contraception.
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Fisherman Arrested for Homemade Dynamite in Bohol
A fisherman was arrested in Bien Unido, Bohol after an entrapment operation yielded homemade dynamite and ammonium nitrate worth P8,400.
Multi-sectoral protest marks 128th Independence Day in Cebu
A multi-sectoral protest action under 'Hindipendence Day' theme occupied Cebu City streets on June 12, 2026, calling for true freedom and national sovereignty.
1,378 Public Schools Damaged by Sarangani Earthquake
DepEd reports 1,378 public schools damaged by magnitude 7.8 quake in Sarangani, affecting 8,740 classrooms, with estimated P303 million needed for repairs.
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DMW: OFWs Are Living Symbols of Courage, Diligence, Hope
The Department of Migrant Workers recognized OFWs as living symbols of courage, diligence, and hope during the 128th Philippine Independence Day celebration.
Fisherman nabbed with homemade dynamite in Bohol
A fisherman was arrested in Bohol for manufacturing dynamite. Police seized explosives and ammonium nitrate during an entrapment operation.
P3.77M shabu seized, 3 arrested in Iloilo City buy-bust
Police seized 555 grams of shabu worth P3.77M and arrested three suspects, including a high-value individual and a minor, in a buy-bust in Iloilo City.
Asturias Issues 'No Chick-In' Order on Poultry Farm (11.06.2026)
Asturias Mayor Andrew Dumdum orders a poultry farm to halt new chicks due to severe fly infestations, marking the third disciplinary action this year as officials prioritize public health.
69 Boxes of Medicines Turned Over to Tawi-Tawi Province
The Office of the Chief Minister, through Project Tabang, turned over 69 boxes of assorted medicines to Tawi-Tawi on June 7, 2026, to boost healthcare services and address medicine shortages.
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Cebu City Urges Retrofitting of Old Buildings for Quake Readiness
Older buildings in Cebu City must be assessed and retrofitted to reduce risks from a possible magnitude 7.2 to 7.5 earthquake, says the Office of the Building Official.
Three Arrested for Cutting Coconut Trees in Toledo
Three individuals were arrested in Toledo City for violating the Coconut Preservation Act after cutting down two coconut trees without permission, leading to a neighbor dispute.
Cebu Anti-Drug Raids Seize P1M Shabu, Arrest 119
Nearly P1 million worth of illegal drugs were seized and 119 individuals arrested in a four-day anti-criminality operation across Cebu province from June 5 to 8, 2026.
Fire at Davao Convention Center After 7.8 Quake
A massive fire broke out at the Davao Convention and Trade Center on June 8, 2026, hours after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Mindanao. Authorities investigate possible links to the quake.
Cebu PHO: Doxycycline Stocks Ready for Leptospirosis
Cebu Provincial Health Office assures adequate doxycycline supplies in district hospitals as rainy season begins, despite no reported leptospirosis cases yet this year.
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Fuel Prices Rise: Kerosene Up PHP8.10 per Liter
DOE announces fuel price hikes: kerosene up to PHP8.10/L, diesel up to PHP5.77/L, gasoline up PHP0.30/L. Domestic supply remains adequate.
Teenage Pregnancy in Davao Region Hits Record Low
Teenage pregnancy in Davao Region dropped to 4.1% in 2025, the lowest in over 30 years, according to the 2025 NDHS. Fertility rate also fell to 1.6 children per woman.
Fire at Sudtonggan Elementary on First Day of Classes
A fire caused by electrical failure erupted in a Grade 3 classroom at Sudtonggan Elementary School in Lapu-Lapu City on June 8, 2026. Teachers evacuated students and extinguished the blaze before firefighters arrived.
Davao City Garbage Backlog Grows After Landfill Closure
Davao City faces mounting waste collection delays after a fatal landslide at New Carmen Sanitary Landfill. Officials work on reopening while new landfill nears completion.
Davao del Sur Cuts Work Hours to Fight Dengue Surge
Davao del Sur adjusts work hours to 8am-4pm in June for dengue vector control, with 455 cases and one fatality reported.
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Gwen Dela Cruz on Leadership and Cebu Tourism
Mercure Mactan Cebu GM Gwen Dela Cruz shares her journey in a male-dominated industry, leadership insights, and why reinvention matters more than resilience.
Mandaue City in Talks with Asian Energy for Waste Disposal
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano met with Asian Energy on June 4, 2026, to negotiate a garbage disposal agreement, aiming to ease pressure on the Umapad dumpsite by using a facility in Consolacion.
Fatal Road Accidents in Cebu Rise 26% in 2026
Fatal road accidents in Cebu Province increased by 26% from January to May 2026, despite a decline in overall reckless imprudence cases, police data shows.
DSWD Chief Urges Asean to Invest in Silver Economy
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian calls on Asean member-states to invest in a sustainable silver economy, viewing population aging as an opportunity for economic and social growth.
DOH Urges Public to Guard Against 'Wild' Diseases
The DOH calls for vigilance against water-borne diseases, ILI, leptospirosis, and dengue as the rainy season begins. Preventive measures include boiling water, wearing masks, and avoiding floodwater.
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DENR to Lift Davao Landfill Suspension After Safety Fixes
DENR-Davao will lift the suspension order on the city's sanitary landfill once safety interventions are done, following a fatal trash-slide. Alternative disposal options and a new landfill are being pursued.
Mabolo Cracks Down on Waste Segregation Violators
Barangay Mabolo in Cebu City intensifies enforcement of waste segregation ordinance, issuing citation to a garbage truck driver for collecting unsegregated waste.
82-Year-Old Innovator Showcases Low-Cost Organic Fertilizer
At 82, Roberto Bajenting demonstrated a low-cost liquid organic fertilizer made from seaweed and leaves at World Environment Day 2026, offering an alternative to expensive synthetic fertilizers.
7 Dead in SUV-Tricycle Collision in Batangas
Seven people died after an SUV collided with a tricycle in San Juan, Batangas. The SUV driver is in custody facing multiple charges.
DSWD Western Visayas Prepares P178M for Climate Hazards
DSWD Field Office 6 has prepared P178.27 million in standby funds and relief goods for El Niño, La Niña, and rainy season impacts, ensuring timely humanitarian aid across Western Visayas.
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Iloilo City Launches 12th Bike Festival as Bike Capital
Iloilo City officially launched the 12th Iloilo Bike Festival on June 5, 2026, celebrating cycling culture with a month-long series of events and activities.
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