Cebu City's Ordinance 1631 criminalizes begging, aiming to eliminate it and rehabilitate beggars. Critics cite Christian values, while supporters argue it prevents dependency. A recent incident involving a 68-year-old harmonica player sparked debate.
Residents and officials in Toboso, Negros Occidental staged a peace rally on May 14, 2026, condemning violence by the CPP-NPA-NDF and calling for justice for affected civilians.
Davao City introduces pickleball at Duaw Davao Festival with categories for residents and visitors, free registration starts May 17.
Persistent illegal dumping and waste accumulation at South Road Properties prompt EMB 7 and Cebu City to tighten enforcement and discuss waste system adjustments after the Binaliw landfill tragedy.
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Cebu City's garbage crisis worsens as SRP becomes a transfer station. Despite cleanups, waste returns. Solutions require public discipline and sustained political will.
Police arrested two individuals and seized P880,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes in a checkpoint operation in Lanao del Norte. The suspects failed to present documents.
The Bangsamoro Ministry of Health rolls out PuroKalusugan, bringing essential medical services to underserved communities in the Special Geographic Area.
The Department of Agriculture Region III promotes biofertilizer technology to reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers, cut costs by 30-50%, and improve soil health.
Over 20 exhibitors joined the 436th Aldo ning Balen Guagua: Obrang Guagua Trade Fair, featuring local delicacies, pastries, furniture, guitars, bags, and artworks to promote culture and business.
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Davao Strikers FC U7 team went unbeaten in five matches, conceding no goals, to win the inaugural Kidapawan Mynas Football Tournament. The U6 squad also claimed the title.
The Davao City Economic Enterprise calls on families to visit Tagakpan Public Cemetery as mass exhumation of 479 remains begins for rehabilitation.
Philippine Coast Guard intercepted around 1,000 boxes of smuggled cigarettes worth P70-80 million in Mandaue City on May 12, 2026.
NGCP places Visayas grid under Red Alert on May 13, 2026 due to plant outages. Cebu business leaders warn of rising costs and investor flight despite lower transmission charges.
Iloilo City launched construction of a green tunnel along Diversion Road, part of a P74-million national investment for active mobility and sustainable infrastructure.
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Passi City police arrested alias Cardo for exploitation on May 12, 2026. Iloilo police also impounded 11 dump trucks in an anti-illegal quarrying campaign from May 7-9.
The Department of Agriculture temporarily bans import of live animals and animal products from Greece due to foot-and-mouth disease cases in sheep on Lesvos island.
Philippine officials highlight policy reforms and streamlined permitting to attract investments in critical minerals, strengthening the country's role in global supply chains at the OECD Forum in Istanbul.
Pagasa warns Mindanao may experience rising temperatures in May despite possible tropical cyclones, with extreme heat and below-normal rainfall expected.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro signed EO 28, unifying truck ban hours across Metro Cebu to reduce traffic, lower logistics costs by 15-20%, and end confusion from conflicting local rules.
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A mother of five who sells bahalina in Carbon Market struggles to survive on P500 daily after the JVA, facing uncertainty and intimidation.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival declares a State of Solid Waste Management Emergency, mandating waste segregation and recycling to reduce landfill dependence after the Binaliw landfill closure.
BFAR-9 conducted a three-day training on octopus reproductive biology in Zamboanga City, attended by personnel from four regions, to support the National Fisheries Management Plan and promote sustainable fisheries.
Governor Lilia Pineda and Mayor Esmeralda Pineda visited the Pampanga Children’s Center for Special Needs, reaffirming support for children with autism, Down syndrome, and other conditions.
The Davao City Water District expresses willingness to supply water to the Island Garden City of Samal, despite its proposal not being included in the Samal Island-Davao City Connector Project.
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Aboitiz Renewables partners with Philippine communities to master the 'Golden Hour,' providing first aid and fire safety training to enhance emergency response and save lives.
A juvenile Brahminy Kite and a Philippine long-tailed Macaque are under DENR care in Zamboanga del Norte, awaiting release back to their natural habitat after being rescued and turned over by locals.
A Memorandum of Agreement was signed to protect and manage Caguindangan Cave I in Godod, Zamboanga del Norte, involving DENR, local government, and stakeholders.
Mandaue City requires all departments to submit water conservation plans as El Niño threatens supply. Residents face daily shortages, higher costs, and hygiene risks.
Barangay Marigondon won first place in the Mugna: Street Design Competition in Lapu-Lapu City, showcasing culture and creativity through sustainable installations.
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Sonata Bisaya Music Festival on May 16-17 brings Cebu's independent musicians to mall stages at Ayala Center Cebu, offering visibility and growth for the local scene.
