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.
Category : Politics
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.
KFC Robbed Near Pampanga Police Provincial Office
Bold robbers hit a KFC outlet just meters from the Pampanga Police HQ, stealing goods worth P193,388. The brazen overnight heist involved power tools to crack a vault.
P500 Noche Buena Aid Sparks Outrage Over Philippine Poverty
A P500 aid promise for a decent Noche Buena has ignited public anger in the Philippines, highlighting the deep disconnect between officials and families struggling with poverty and corruption.
PH's P6.794T 2026 Budget: Will Funds Reach Barangays?
The Philippines' record P6.794 trillion 2026 national budget promises progress, but faces the old ghosts of underspending and inefficiency. Will it build trust? The people are watching.
Two Injured in Isabela City Daylight Shooting
Two individuals survived a brazen daylight gun attack in Isabela City, Basilan. Police are investigating the motive. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Student Nabbed, P204K Shabu Seized in Sultan Kudarat
Police in Sultan Kudarat arrested a 21-year-old student in a buy-bust operation, confiscating P204,000 worth of suspected shabu. Read the full details of the anti-drug operation.
P73K Marijuana Seized, Dealer Arrested in Bohol Buy-Bust
Police in Loon, Bohol, arrest a food vendor and seize over 600 grams of marijuana worth P72,984 in a dawn buy-bust operation. The suspect is linked to provincial drug distribution. #BoholNews #DrugBust
PRO7 Nabs 33, Seizes P3.8M Shabu in Christmas Ops
Police in Central Visayas confiscated over half a kilo of shabu worth P3.8 million and arrested 33 suspects in a day-long anti-criminality blitz. Read how authorities are securing the region for the holidays.
Cebu City Bans All Gambling Advertisements
Cebu City Council passes a resolution banning all gambling ads, online and offline, citing addiction risks and exposure to minors. The move follows national efforts to curb gambling promotion.
100,000+ Police Deployed for Christmas Travel Security
PNP Acting Chief Nartatez orders heightened police visibility in transportation hubs nationwide as millions travel for Christmas. Public urged to cooperate for safety.
DPWH Witness Death Mystery: Suicide or Foul Play?
The suspicious death of DPWH budget gatekeeper Ma. Catalina Cabral raises questions amid a multi-billion peso graft probe. Was it suicide or murder? Details inside.
17 Dolores Cops Removed Over Viral Station Drinking Video
The Dolores Municipal Police Station chief and 16 personnel face removal after a viral video showed them drinking inside the station. An investigation is ongoing. Read the full report.
Cabral Death Ruled Suicide, Probe Ties to Flood Projects
DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral's death was suicide by blunt force trauma, officials say. PNP deepens probe, linking it to the multi-billion peso flood control controversy. Read the latest.
DSWD 7 Aims to Enroll 24,647 in Walang Gutom Program
DSWD Field Office 7 validates households for the Walang Gutom food aid program in Central Visayas. Learn how families get P3,000 monthly and nutrition education.
Cebu City Council Imposes Total Ban on Gambling Advertisements
Cebu City prohibits all gambling ads, online and offline, to protect public welfare and youth. The move aligns with national efforts to reduce problem gambling and its economic impact. Read more.
P72K Marijuana Seized, Suspect Arrested in Loon, Bohol
Police in Loon, Bohol, arrest a 26-year-old food vendor and seize over 600 grams of marijuana in a dawn buy-bust. Suspect faces drug charges. Read the full report.
Cebu Governor's Personal Leadership Shines During Holidays
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro visits Capitol departments and joins Misa de Gallo, showcasing a leadership style of presence and connection. See how this approach uplifts public servants.
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