Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña dismisses a council investigation into the Binaliw landfill landslide, calling it ineffective. He suggests leasing garbage trucks and building an incinerator to address the city's waste crisis.
Russian vlogger Nikita Chekhov tests negative for HIV after viral threats, faces deportation for causing public alarm. BI also addresses false claims from another detained Russian national.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board announces new policies preventing franchise renewals for dilapidated public utility vehicles to ensure safer, more comfortable travel for Filipino commuters.
House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander 'Sandro' Marcos assures constitutional process will be followed for any impeachment complaint against President Marcos Jr., emphasizing duty-bound procedures.
Senator Joel Villanueva has formally denied allegations linking him to ghost flood control projects by submitting a counter-affidavit to the Department of Justice ahead of a preliminary investigation.
Sebastian Z. Duterte and Rodrigo S. Duterte II officially became Mayor and Vice Mayor of Davao City after their oath-taking ceremony on January 23, 2026, succeeding former President Rodrigo Duterte who could not assume office due to ICC proceedings.
A former convict was fatally shot while eating roadside in Cebu City, declared dead on arrival at the hospital. Police investigate drug-related motives and search for the suspect.
PDEA agents in Cebu City raided a drug den in Barangay Ermita, arresting three suspects and confiscating 11 grams of shabu valued at P74,800, following a month-long investigation.
A complaint alleging violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act has been filed against Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito 'Jonkie' Ouano before the Office of the Ombudsman, with accusations of unlawful appointment and grave misconduct.
Carmen Mayor Carlo Villamor has issued an executive order closing major streets on January 25, 2026, for the 53rd Sinulog festival, promoting walking to ease congestion and enhance public safety during the celebrations.
Cebu City Police Office recovers 154 stolen iPhones from a fencing operation. A government employee from General Santos City identifies his device among the recovered phones after initial mall security issues.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) aims to register at least two million young voters for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, with satellite sites to boost accessibility.
A government employee from General Santos City retrieved his stolen iPhone in Cebu after it was confiscated by police during a raid on a cellphone shop following the Sinulog grand parade.
The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) conducted a surprise drug test on over 200 uniformed and non-uniformed personnel as part of the PNP's internal cleansing efforts, with positive results leading to administrative cases and job termination.
A habal-habal driver in Balamban, Cebu, was arrested for repeatedly displaying and firing his weapon, leading to police action with a search warrant and recovery of an unlicensed firearm.
Police Regional Office 7 implements strict security measures in Bohol and Cebu to ensure safety and order for ASEAN delegates during the summit from January 25-31, 2026.
An ethics complaint accuses Senator JV Ejercito of negligence in handling a case involving former Senate President Chiz Escudero's P30-million campaign donation, raising conflict of interest concerns.
The Bangsamoro government has delivered 60 newly constructed houses to indigent families in Talipao, Sulu, through its Kapayapaan sa Pamayanan program, providing sustainable housing worth P710,000 each.
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency agents arrest a 40-year-old man on the regional target list in Zamboanga del Norte, seizing P68,000 worth of shabu and other evidence.
Thirty-one former New People's Army rebels in Zamboanga del Norte received safe conduct passes as part of an amnesty program, marking a key step toward reintegration into society.
Davao City Civil Registrar's Office reports a decline in birth certificate applications from 29,090 in 2024 to 27,310 in 2025, attributed to stricter PSA requirements for delayed registration.
The Hakbang ng Maisug movement condemns the House of Representatives' refusal to accept two impeachment complaints against President Bongbong Marcos Jr., calling it a violation of democratic procedures and constitutional rights.
Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera calls for the city to take full responsibility for its mounting waste disposal crisis after neighboring towns Minglanilla and Talisay refuse to accept garbage, highlighting urgent need for sustainable solutions.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival mandates sanitary measures for garbage trucks following blockades at the Polog landfill and reports of leaking vehicles causing public health concerns.
The Sandiganbayan has ordered a 90-day preventive suspension for Candaba Mayor Rene Maglanque, facing 194 counts of graft and malversation linked to the P900 million Malampaya Fund scam.
Mayor Carmelo Lazatin II led a meeting of the CPOC, ADAC, and TF-ELCAC in Angeles City, where agencies reported progress on crime reduction, drug rehabilitation, and peace initiatives.
Lt. Col. Pearl Joy Gollayan's leadership as San Fernando Police Chief has improved peace and order through continuous mobile patrols, supported by Mayor Vilma Cauag.
An ethics complaint accuses Senator JV Ejercito of undue delay in handling a P30-million campaign donation case involving former Senate President Chiz Escudero, while Ejercito cites committee formation issues.
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo 'Jonkie' Ouano responds to graft complaint filed by resident Edward Ligas, expressing confidence in legal defense and calling it 'professional hazard' of public service.
The Commission on Elections expresses support for a proposal to move the inaugural Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections to September 28, 2026, citing no conflict with 2028 national polls.