Illicit Cigarette Trade Persists in Central Luzon

Despite intensified campaigns by the Bureau of Customs and PNP, illegal cigarettes continue to spread in Central Luzon, with recent seizures totaling hundreds of thousands of pesos and multiple arrests made.

Revilla Faces Extended Jail Time Amid Billions in Corruption

Public anger intensifies as billions of pesos in public funds are allegedly stolen by corrupt politicians, with Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. potentially facing longer jail time. The article details massive budget allocations and borrowing under Duterte's admi

Marcos Boosts Housing with Pre-Cast Tech Expansion

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. champions the expansion of pre-cast housing facilities to speed up the 4PH program, highlighting modern construction's role in delivering affordable homes faster.

Philippines-Italy Sign New Defense Cooperation Agreement

The Philippines and Italy have signed a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement, replacing an expired memorandum of understanding. The deal expands collaboration in defense co-production, technology, procurement, and logistics.

PNP Deploys Maximum Security for Chinese New Year

Philippine National Police Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announces comprehensive security measures, including increased police presence and traffic management, for Chinese New Year celebrations across Metro Manila and key cities.

PNP Chief Orders Manhunt After Two High-Profile Killings

Philippine National Police Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered a full-scale manhunt for the gunmen responsible for the separate killings of a former Miss Philippines-Earth runner-up in Isabela and an electric cooperative director in Orien

MCWD Loses P765M in 2025, Faces Daily P6.5M Waste

Metropolitan Cebu Water District reveals staggering financial losses, with P765 million lost in 2025 and P6.5 million wasted daily on non-revenue water. New board chairman Ruben Almendras outlines recovery plan amid allegations of mismanagement.

Toledo's Second Most Wanted Drug Suspect Captured

Justine Dogomeo, a high-level drug suspect wanted in Toledo City and Cebu province, was arrested on February 15, 2026, after attempting to return home, facing multiple warrants under the Dangerous Drugs Act.

Iloilo Police Launch Cybercrime Office and Bless Station 2

The Iloilo City Police Office inaugurated its new Cybercrime Response Team office and blessed Police Station 2 in Barangay Nabitasan, La Paz District, on February 11, 2026. Police Colonel Wilbert Parilla emphasized the initiative's role in combating onlin

Cebu Signs MOAs to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce and Services

Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro signed two memoranda of agreement with CNU, VSMMC, and DOH Central Visayas to establish a medical scholarship program and a doctor training initiative, aiming to improve long-term healthcare manpower and medical services ac

Lapu-Lapu City Revives Strict Curfew for Minors

The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office reinstates enforcement of a curfew ordinance for minors under 18, aiming to reduce their involvement in crimes and victimization during nighttime hours.

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