Flood Control Project Trial: Defense Denies Ghost Project Claim

In a high-profile trial, defense lawyers challenge the prosecution's claim that a P96.5-million flood control project is a ghost project, arguing it physically exists despite location discrepancies. The case involves 10 accused facing graft charges.

Cebu Governor Creates Task Force for Mining Regulation

Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has signed Executive Order No. 23, establishing the Cebu Provincial Minerals Task Force to enforce quarry and mineral activity regulations, enhance environmental safeguards, and combat illegal extraction across the province

PDEA 7 Busts Cebu Drug Den, Arrests 4 Suspects

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 7 dismantled a drug den in Sityo I-Tamba, Barangay Pardo, Cebu City, arresting four suspects and confiscating 13 grams of shabu valued at P88,400.

Marcos Signs Law Resetting Bangsamoro Elections to 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act No. 12317, officially moving the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region parliamentary elections to September 14, 2026, a strategic step to ensure peaceful and credible polls.

PHP238 Billion Set Aside to Cushion Fuel Price Effects

The Philippine government has earmarked PHP238 billion from the 2026 budget to provide targeted relief for vulnerable sectors affected by rising fuel costs, with transport and agriculture receiving immediate funding.

DSWD Summit Aims for Digital Payouts to PUV Drivers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is organizing a Virtual Financial Service Providers Summit to transition the second tranche of cash relief for public utility vehicle drivers to digital disbursement, enhancing efficiency and accessibility.

Four Cops in Puerto Princesa Shooting Under Custody

Four police officers involved in a fatal shooting incident in Puerto Princesa have been placed under restrictive custody and disarmed by the PNP. An investigation is ongoing, with potential homicide or murder charges pending.

Sen. Estrada Reports to Sandiganbayan After Vacation

Senator Jinggoy Estrada complied with travel clearance conditions by personally reporting to the Sandiganbayan court after a vacation in Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. He faces ongoing graft charges related to the PDAF scam.

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