Cebu CBRT Launch: Commuter Guide, Drug Bust, Power Outages

Cebu's CBRT system debuts today with key details for commuters, including fare policies. In related news, a drug bust in Cebu City and scheduled power interruptions in Talisay, Mandaue, and Naga are reported. Councilor Winston Pepito provides insights.

Special Task Force Activated for Negros Radio Announcer Murder

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region has ordered the activation of a Special Investigation Task Group to solve the killing of community radio announcer Julito Calo in La Castellana. Authorities are conducting CCTV backtracking and manhunt opera

Cebu Warns Against Fake Aid Registration Group

The Cebu Provincial Government alerts residents about 'Cebu People's Movement,' an unauthorized group requiring registration for aid. Officials clarify no affiliation and urge direct verification.

Cebu City Approves P6.7M Flood Control for Inayawan

Cebu City Council has approved P6.7 million for a slope protection project in Barangay Inayawan to address riverbank erosion and flooding risks from Bulacao River, following damage from past typhoons.

Danao and San Juan Cities Sign Sisterhood Agreement

Danao City Mayor Ramon 'Nito' Durano III and San Juan City Mayor Francisco Javier Zamora formalized a sisterhood agreement to enhance inter-city collaboration across tourism, business, and technology sectors.

Political Division and Economic Woes Plague Philippines

The Philippines faces deepening political polarization between Marcos and Duterte loyalists while Congress focuses on impeachment and dynasty bills, neglecting economic threats from Middle East conflict and corruption scandals.

BI Arrests Chinese Nationals in Cebu for Visa Breaches

The Bureau of Immigration detained two Chinese nationals in Cebu for allegedly violating Philippine immigration laws by working beyond their visa limits, with authorities citing potential national security concerns.

Iloilo Stabbing: Four Dead, Two Injured; Police Probe Underway

A violent confrontation between two families in Barangay San Isidro, Iloilo City, resulted in four fatalities and two injuries. Police Colonel Wilbert Parilla has ordered a thorough investigation, with initial findings suggesting a possible link to illega

Sulu Residents Surrender Firearms in Peace Initiative Success

Residents in Sulu villages voluntarily handed over five firearms, including rifles and pistols, through Localized Peace Engagement initiatives coordinated by the 21st Infantry Battalion and local stakeholders, signaling growing community trust.

Three Alleged NPA Members Killed in Negros Encounter

Three alleged New People's Army members linked to civilian executions were killed in a firefight with the Philippine Army in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental. The military recovered firearms and commended local cooperation.

Comelec-NIR Registers 9,544 New Voters for 2026 BSKE

The Commission on Elections in Negros Island Region has processed 9,544 new voter applications for the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, with total registrations since October 2025 reaching 165,367.

PNP Chief Pushes to Double Women Recruitment Quota

PNP Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. proposes increasing the recruitment quota for women to 20%, highlighting their growing leadership roles and impact on policing during National Women's Month.

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