325 New Medical Personnel Deployed in Cebu Hospitals
Cebu Provincial Government deploys 325 new medical and non-medical staff to 10 hospitals to address shortages and improve healthcare services across the province. Read more.
Category : Politics
Lapu-Lapu City Business Permit Processing Starts Jan 5
Lapu-Lapu City Hall announces business permit processing from Jan 5-20, 2026 at Hoopsdome. Avoid penalties by submitting complete requirements on time.
CSBT Temporary Closure Sought for Sinulog 2026 Traffic
Cebu City officials request closure of the South Bus Terminal on Jan. 18, 2026, to ease Sinulog traffic. Buses rerouted to SRP. Plan your trip now!
Mandaue City Reports Zero Firecracker Injuries for New Year
Mandaue City achieved a peaceful holiday season with zero firecracker-related injuries and no major crimes. Police credit public cooperation and strict safety enforcement. Read the full story.
Australian Found Dead in Mandaue City Pension House
Police in Mandaue City are investigating the death of an Australian national discovered in a Guizo pension house on Jan. 1, 2026. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition. Read for details.
PRO-7's 2025 Campaign Nets Over 3,000 Illegal Guns
Central Visayas police report a major drop in crime after confiscating thousands of unlicensed firearms and explosives in 2025. Read how Oplan Katok made communities safer.
P850K Shabu Seized, Ex-Convict Arrested in Cebu Buy-Bust
Parian Police arrest ex-convict Jesus Solite Robaro in T. Padilla buy-bust, seizing 125 grams of suspected shabu valued at P850,000. Suspect allegedly resumed drug trade after 2025 release. Read the full report.
53 Talisay City Jail Inmates Freed for New Year
53 persons deprived of liberty in Talisay City, Cebu, were released on New Year's Eve 2025 after completing sentences with Good Conduct Time Allowance. Read about their fresh start.
P43B Personnel Benefits Moved to Unprogrammed Appropriations
ACT Teachers Partylist condemns the transfer of P43.24B in salary and pension funds to the 2026 Unprogrammed Appropriations, risking payment for teachers and uniformed personnel. Calls for presidential veto and supplemental budget.
Army Commander Visits Cafgu Patrol Base in Sulu
Brigadier General Emmanuel Cabasan visited a CAA patrol base in Indanan, Sulu, to check on troops' welfare and ensure operational readiness for peace and security. Read more.
Davao City 2026 Business Permit Renewal Schedule
Davao City sets Jan 5-31, 2026, for mayor's permit renewal at multiple sites. Avoid 25% penalty by filing on time. Online payment via Land Bank is available.
5 Arrested in Davao City for Violating Firecracker Ban
Davao City Police intensify crackdown on illegal fireworks, arresting five and confiscating over 6,000 items. A 50-year-old caretaker's viral arrest highlights enforcement of the two-decade-old ban.
8 Most Wanted Arrested, P8.8M Drugs Seized
Philippine police start 2026 strong, arresting 8 high-profile fugitives and seizing millions in narcotics in nationwide operations. Read about the major busts.
USNS Cesar Chavez Rescues 3 Pinoy Fishermen
Three Filipino fishermen were rescued by the US Navy after drifting for days in the South China Sea. Read about the dramatic rescue and coordination for their safe return home.
4 Cops Face Dismissal Over New Year Gunfire
Four Philippine police officers are under investigation and could be dismissed for alleged celebratory gunfire on New Year's Eve. Acting PNP Chief Nartatez vows accountability. Read the full story.
Cebu's Peaceful 2026 New Year: Zero Firecracker Injuries
Cebu City's 2026 New Year celebration was peaceful with no firecracker injuries or stray bullet incidents recorded by PRO-7. Police vigilance and community cooperation ensured public safety. Read the full report.
Cebu Porter Killed in New Year Stabbing, Police Probe
A 54-year-old porter was fatally stabbed in Cebu City on New Year's Day. Police are searching for his drinking companion as the prime suspect. Read the latest on this tragic crime.
Cebu Police Seize P20M Drugs, Arrest 245 in December
Cebu City Police netted P20 million in illegal drugs and arrested 245 suspects in a month-long December operation. Read the full report on the intensified anti-drug campaign.
P7M Shabu Seized, High-Value Target Arrested in Cebu
A 20-year-old high-value drug target was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Cebu City, with over 1 kilo of shabu worth P7 million seized. Read the full details of the police operation.
Cebu Mayor Reviews Plaza Sugbo Enforcement After Vendor Arrest
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival orders a review of Plaza Sugbo enforcement actions following the controversial arrest of a water vendor. Details on the city's 'maximum tolerance' policy and the upcoming Sinulog preparations.
Cebu SK Official's Thailand Trip Funded Personally, Says Mayor
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival clarifies that a Barangay Labangon SK Chairman's Thailand trip used personal funds, not public money. The controversy erupted after social media posts questioned the travel's official status.
DOT Denies Using Public Funds for Personal Promotion
The Department of Tourism refutes allegations of using office resources for Secretary Frasco's personal promotion, calling them baseless. Learn the full story.
Cebu City Aims to Institutionalize Aid for Disaster Displaced
Cebu City Councilor Mikel Rama pushes a 2026 ordinance to mandate humane treatment, financial aid, and housing standards for people displaced by disasters and government operations.
Imee Marcos Rejects P6.79 Trillion 2026 Budget
Senator Imee Marcos explains her refusal to sign the 2026 General Appropriations Act, criticizing it as repackaged pork barrel. Discover the details of the P124.54B cuts and the political standoff.
Cebu Mayor Orders Probe After Viral Vendor Arrest
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival launches an internal investigation into the arrest of a water vendor at Plaza Sugbu, reigniting the debate on enforcement vs. compassion for informal workers.
Filipinos Prioritize Affordable Food, Fighting Corruption
A new Pulse Asia survey reveals Filipinos' top demands: lower food prices and an end to corruption. Citizens see graft as a direct cause of financial hardship. Read the full analysis.
Labangon SK Chairman Clarifies Thailand Trip Was Personal
Barangay Labangon SK Chairman Kim Kyle Buendia addresses online criticism over his Thailand vacation, presenting documents to prove it was a private, self-funded trip. Mayor Archival weighs in.
P19.5M Drugs Seized, 245 Arrested in Cebu December Ops
Cebu City Police netted P19.5 million in illegal drugs and arrested 245 suspects in a month-long December 2025 operation. Read the full report on the crackdown.
Cebu Establishes Heritage Site Commission via EO 79
Gov. Pamela Baricuatro signs EO 79, creating the Cebu Province Heritage Site Commission to protect and regulate heritage sites. Learn about its key powers and members.
Cebu City Aims to Protect Dignity of Disaster-Displaced Persons
Cebu City Councilor Mikel Rama proposes a new ordinance to ensure humane treatment, financial aid, and proper shelter for those displaced by disasters and clearing ops. Learn about the plan.
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