Comelec Seeks LGU Help for Bangsamoro Voter Education

The Commission on Elections is partnering with local government units to conduct an extensive voter education drive across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region from April to June, aiming to inform communities ahead of the September 14 parliamentary elections.

Comelec Adopts Remote Work Due to Energy Emergency

The Commission on Elections announces a work-from-home arrangement for its central and field offices every Monday from April 6 to 27, 2026, following the declaration of a state of national energy emergency. Election-related activities are exempted.

Ex-Rebels in Bataan Surrender, Get Rice and Financial Aid

Two former rebels in Bataan voluntarily surrendered firearms and a grenade to police. They received rice and financial assistance as part of government reintegration efforts, while Nueva Ecija intensifies transformation programs for ex-rebels.

PNP Arrests 170 in Tondo E-Sabong Raid, Vows Crackdown

Philippine National Police arrested 170 individuals in a raid on an illegal 24-hour e-sabong operation inside a Tondo coliseum. PNP chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced an intensified nationwide campaign against illegal online cockfighting.

Iloilo City Gives Fuel Subsidy to Tricycle Drivers

The Iloilo City Government provided P500 fuel subsidy vouchers to 161 tricycle drivers and operators in City Proper district on March 26, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to mitigate rising fuel costs. Mayor Raisa Treñas announced plans for monthly subsid

Three Arrested in Cebu City Drug Den Raid

PDEA 7 and police arrested three individuals in a drug den raid in Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City, seizing 15 grams of shabu worth P102,000. The target, alias Mark, had been under surveillance for two weeks.

Bacolod Mayor Issues Show Cause Orders to Two Doctors

Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has issued show cause orders to two female doctors from the City Health Office following complaints of conduct unbecoming of public servants. The mayor is also considering dismissal for a nursing assistant with habitual ta

Marcos Signs Law for Temporary Oil Tax Suspension

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act 12316, granting authority to temporarily suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products amid rising global oil prices due to Middle East conflict.

PRO 7 Chief Honors Wounded Officer in San Fernando Encounter

Police Brigadier General Redrico Maranan visited and awarded the Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting to Police Patrolman Kim Ceniza Villariaza, who was injured in a clash with an ex-convict in San Fernando. The PRO 7 will cover medical expenses, and Villariaza r

Consolacion 'Bad Boy' Arrested for Illegal Firearm

A 32-year-old man, known as a local 'bad boy,' was arrested in Consolacion for possessing an unlicensed firearm. Police acted on neighbor complaints, seizing a .38 caliber revolver and urging public vigilance.

Cebu City Motorist Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case

A 21-year-old driver, Dendril Montehermoso, has been charged with Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Homicide and Damage to Property after a fatal collision that killed delivery rider Ivan Serintas Avila, 35, in Lahug, Cebu City. Police confirm no settlemen

Cebu Projects P12.5B Budget for 2027 with Revenue Growth

Cebu Provincial Government forecasts a P12.5 billion annual budget for 2027, driven by strong revenue collections and smart savings. Key factors include P8.9 billion in 2025 revenue, national support, and proposed property value adjustments.

Cebu City Council Approves P10.3M Aid for Quake Recovery

The Cebu City Council has authorized the release of over P10.3 million in donations to assist northern Cebu towns still recovering from the devastating 2025 earthquake. The funds will be distributed to nine local government units based on need.

Iloilo Police Seize P2.7M Shabu, Arrest 3 Drug Suspects

Iloilo police conducted separate anti-drug operations in Leganes and Sara, confiscating 395 grams of shabu worth P2.7 million and arresting three suspects, including a high-value individual previously convicted on drug charges.

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