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Bacolod City officials demand transparency on the new owner of PrimeWater. A bulk water supplier's payment crisis highlights urgent water service issues. Learn the latest developments.
A total of 244 new police recruits have officially joined the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region in a ceremony in Bacolod City. They now begin rigorous training to serve and protect the community.
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City after police found 10.25 grams of shabu and a .22 caliber gun during a routine checkpoint. Read the full details of the incident.
Dr. Nikki Catalan inspects Balamban and Tuburan hospitals for infrastructure upgrades. A new anesthesia machine donated by Syntech Properties and WOH Hup Trust is turned over to boost major surgeries. Read about the latest healthcare developments.
Cebu City and Mandaue police deploy hundreds of officers for Simbang Gabi security. Heightened alert ensures safety in churches, malls, and public areas during the Christmas season.
A habal-habal driver was arrested in Compostela, Cebu, for selling a 9mm submachine gun in a CIDG entrapment operation. Suspect faces charges under RA 9164.
Cebu City Council approves two new ordinances to combat contraband smuggling and drone deliveries in jails. Stricter penalties and a 100-meter no-fly zone aim to enhance BJMP facility security.
A 32-year-old delivery boy faces Acts of Lasciviousness charges after allegedly groping a 50-year-old grandmother in Cebu City. Police arrested the suspect following a confrontation. Read the full story.
Davao City mandates organizers of fun runs and marathons to submit requirements 3 months ahead for events needing road closures, prioritizing participant safety and accountability.
PDEA-7 and Naga police seized over 180 grams of shabu worth P1.2 million in twin raids in Barangay Tuyan and Langtad. One suspect was arrested, while another escaped. Read the full details.
Emergency services in 16 Cebu hospitals are delayed due to a critical shortage of ambulance drivers. The provincial government is now allocating funds to hire more personnel and strengthen response capabilities.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro announced cash rewards and new uniforms for thousands of Cebu's Barangay Health Workers during the 2025 BHW Summit. Read about the support for these frontline heroes.
The LTFRB denies a P1-P2 jeepney fare hike request, citing economic impact and inflation risks. An Anti-Colorum Task Force is launched to protect drivers' income.
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cindi Chan vows strict enforcement of noise ordinances against late-night videoke and public drinking after repeated complaints. Residents urged to report violations via barangay or 911.
Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa has been absent from the Senate since November 10 following reports of an ICC arrest warrant. The former PNP chief faces potential charges related to the drug war.
Barangay Tres de Mayo Captain Oscar 'Dodong' Bucol Jr. was assassinated while livestreaming. Police confirm relieved chief, 20 personnel test negative for gunpowder. P2M reward for info.
The PNP is intensifying market surveillance to protect consumers from price gouging and hoarding ahead of Christmas. Learn how this operation aims to ensure fair prices.
The PNP mobilizes tracker teams to locate contractor Sarah Discaya and others linked to a 'ghost' flood control project in Davao Occidental, following urgent orders from President Marcos.
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte leads a reconstituted committee to oversee the local integration program for former rebels and extremists, ensuring compliance with national and local mandates.
Cebu's rural emergency response is in crisis despite P1.3B in hospital upgrades. A critical shortage of ambulance drivers leaves patients waiting, breaking the "Golden Hour." Discover the plan to fix it.
Cebu City Council suspends earth material hauling on Binaliw Road due to road damage and environmental hazards. Read the full report on the council's resolution and findings.
Mayor Cindi Chan orders strict enforcement of noise and public drinking laws in Lapu-Lapu City. Residents urged to report violations via 911. Crackdown includes 'bora-bora' mufflers.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro announces cash incentives up to P10,000, new uniforms, and noche buena packs for over 9,000 barangay health workers. A merrier Christmas for frontline community heroes.
The Supreme Court's ruling against PhilHealth fund diversion exposes a systemic flaw in the national budget. Discover the P1 trillion question behind unprogrammed appropriations and the call for public accountability.
In 2025, Cebu Archbishop Alberto "Abet" Uy confronts corruption with principle, not megaphones. Discover his strategic, quiet approach to reform and why he's not the next Cardinal Sin.
DSWD-Davao intensifies its Pag-Abot Program for street families this Christmas. 124 beneficiaries have received aid, with financial support up to P10,000. Learn how the program works and how you can help.
Davao Oriental starts construction of "Bai ni Ompo," a 240-bed Mandaya-inspired care home for abandoned seniors in Mati City. The facility, set to open in 2026, aims to provide dignity and family reunification. Learn more about this vital project.
Iloilo police arrest a high-value drug suspect and confiscate P3.4 million worth of shabu in Dumangas. Read the full details of the successful operation.
Western Visayas police arrest four high-value drug suspects and confiscate over 1,500 grams of shabu in separate Iloilo buy-bust operations. Read the full report.