Cebu City Enacts Total Ban on Gambling Advertisements
Cebu City Council passes a resolution for a complete ban on all gambling ads, aiming to protect public welfare, especially youth, and boost the local economy. Learn the details and implications.
Category : Politics
Cebu SP Defends Impartiality in P11.9B Budget Cut Row
Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Soco asserts the provincial board's impartiality amidst controversy over a P11.9 billion budget slash recommendation. Get the latest on the executive-legislative discussions.
Cebu's P11.9B 2026 Budget Gets 2nd Reading Nod
Cebu's Provincial Board approves the P11.9 billion 2026 budget on second reading. Key adjustments include reallocating P178M and clarifying CPAC's funding status. Final passage expected in January.
Senior Farmer Dies in Catmon, Cebu Canal Incident
A 69-year-old farmer was found dead in a Catmon, Cebu canal. Police suspect a fall due to severe intoxication. The victim's family is urged to seek an autopsy.
Cebu PB Shifts P14M in Budget, Tests Executive-Legislative Powers
Cebu's Provincial Board amends the 2026 budget, moving P14M from Gov. Baricuatro's CPAC. The clash highlights legal limits of executive power. Read the full story.
Cebu City P50M Free Health, Mental Wellness Plan
Cebu City Council passes ordinances for free annual medical exams and 24/7 mental health support. Mayor Archival's approval pending to implement the P50 million initiative for vulnerable residents.
Cebu City's Strict Waste Segregation Policy Targets Schools
Cebu City mandates waste segregation in schools to ease landfill congestion. Over 120,000 students must sort trash starting Feb 2026. Learn the new rules and schedule.
P4.3M Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Zamboanga City
Police and Customs agents arrest a man and confiscate P4.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a Zamboanga City checkpoint operation. Read the full story.
Army deploys 112DRC to Basilan to boost peace, security
The 11th Infantry Division deploys the 112th Division Reconnaissance Company to Basilan to strengthen peace and security efforts during the holiday season. Read more.
P1.5M Shabu Seized in Bacolod Drug Bust
Police in Bacolod City arrested a suspect and confiscated P1.5 million worth of suspected shabu in a major operation. Authorities vow to sustain the fight against illegal drugs.
Police Officer Attacked with Steel Pipe in Bacolod
A Bacolod police officer was struck from behind with a steel pipe near Central Market. The suspect then pulled a knife, leading the officer to fire in self-defense. Both were hospitalized.
Senate Calls for Reforms Ahead of 2026 Budget
The Senate Economic Planning Office warns of tightening fiscal space and calls for structural reforms to protect the Philippines' long-term economic growth. Learn the key recommendations.
PRO 7 Holiday Crackdown: 170 Drug Suspects Nabbed
Police Regional Office 7 reports major anti-crime accomplishments in a week-long operation, seizing P28.7M in shabu and arresting wanted persons to ensure a safe holiday season in Central Visayas.
Man nabbed for stealing drunk friend's phone in Cebu City
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City for allegedly stealing his intoxicated friend's phone worth P5,000 after an online gambling dispute. Read the full story.
HPG-7 Chief Vows Support to Cebu City Programs
New Highway Patrol Group 7 chief, Lt. Col. Wildemar Tiu, paid a courtesy call to Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, pledging full support for city programs and traffic enforcement. Read more.
Cebu City Starts Anti-Gambling Info Drive in Schools
Cebu City launches a major information campaign targeting schools and communities to educate residents, especially minors, about the risks of gambling. The move follows a new ban on all gambling ads within the city.
Cebu City Council Passes Permanent Free Health Program
Cebu City Council institutionalizes free annual health check-ups and mental health services for seniors, PWDs, LGBTQIA+, and low-income residents. Learn about the new citywide system.
Cebu City Restricts Fireworks to SRP for Holidays
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival enforces strict fireworks regulations, confining sales to SRP's Pond F from Dec 18 to Jan 1 to ensure public safety. Learn the new rules.
108 Mandaue Jail Inmates Freed for Christmas
108 persons deprived of liberty were released from Mandaue City Jail on Dec 22, 2025, under the Good Conduct Time Allowance program, receiving rice and goods for a fresh start.
257K Davao Households Get P2.5B in 4Ps Aid in 2025
DSWD-Davao reports 257,059 households received conditional cash grants, exceeding targets. The program strengthens family welfare and supports the Bagong Pilipinas agenda. Read more.
Sally Santos Returns PHP 15M in Gov't Probe
Sally Santos, owner of SYMS Construction, returns PHP 15 million as partial restitution in a DOJ investigation into anomalous flood control projects. Details on the MOA and the legislative inquiry revelations.
108 Mandaue City Jail Inmates Freed for Good Conduct
The BJMP in Mandaue City released 108 persons deprived of liberty on Dec. 22, 2025, under the Good Conduct Time Allowance law. Read about their journey to freedom and the program's impact.
Lapu-Lapu City's P395,500 Party Expenses Flagged by COA
COA questions Lapu-Lapu City's P395,500 year-end party spending on raffles and games. Rep. Chan defends the expenses as employee welfare. Read the full audit details.
Cebu, Lapu-Lapu Set Strict Fireworks Rules for Holidays
Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City enforce strict regulations for fireworks sales and use this holiday season to ensure public safety. Learn about the designated zones and new guidelines.
Davao OKs ₱187M Bonus for City Hall Personnel
Davao City Council greenlights ₱187.3M supplemental budget for year-end SRI and gratuity pay. Employees to receive up to ₱20,000 before New Year. Read the full details.
Cebu City Bans Gambling Ads, Starts School Campaign
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announces a new information campaign in schools and communities to combat gambling risks, following a council resolution banning all gambling advertisements.
Friend Steals Phone from Sleeping Drunk Man in Cebu
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City for allegedly stealing a phone from his intoxicated friend. The suspect confessed and faces theft charges. Read the full story.
Insider's View on Honasan Mutiny and Philippine Change
An eyewitness account of the 1980s mutiny reveals parallels to today's corruption. Can true, bloodless change be achieved in the Philippines? Explore the quest for principled leadership.
Ex-DPWH Official's Death a Blow to Corruption Probe
Senator Ping Lacson laments the tragic death of ex-DPWH Usec. Catalina Cabral, who could have exposed massive corruption in flood control and infrastructure projects. The Blue Ribbon Committee seeks her potential notes to aid the ongoing investigation.
Cebu City Approves Free Annual Medical Checkups, Mental Health Plan
Cebu City Council institutionalizes free annual health checkups for vulnerable sectors and a citywide mental health system. Mayor Archival's signature pending for implementation.
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