DepEd P51.45B Central Visayas 2026 Education Funding

The Department of Education will invest P51.45 billion in Central Visayas for 2026, focusing on classroom construction, disaster recovery, teacher hiring, digital tools, and feeding programs to enhance education quality and resilience.

Sara Duterte Receives Early Support for 2028 Presidential Bid

Davao del Norte Board Member Al David Uy pledges full support for Vice President Sara Duterte's 2028 presidential campaign, following her formal announcement. Uy expresses confidence in Samal City's backing and shares his preferred vice-presidential candi

Iloilo Guard Arrested in Drug Bust, Shotgun Confiscated

A 43-year-old security guard was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Iloilo City, leading to the recovery of shabu, a homemade shotgun, and live ammunition. Police Colonel Wilbert Parilla emphasized the ongoing campaign against illegal drugs and loose fir

Iloilo Commemorates 40th Edsa Anniversary Peacefully

Approximately 2,000 individuals gathered at Jaro Plaza in Iloilo City for the 40th Edsa People Power Anniversary on February 25, 2026. Police reported the event proceeded without major incidents, crediting public cooperation and strategic law enforcement

Senate Probes P805B Cash Delivery Claims by Ex-Marines

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson initiates preliminary checks into allegations by 18 supposed former Marines who claimed to deliver cash to high-ranking officials, questioning the logistics and timing of the claims.

Cayetano's Legalism: Political Shield or Principle?

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano's recent emphasis on legal procedures regarding ICC arrest warrants contrasts sharply with his silence during Duterte's drug war killings, raising questions about political motives versus moral leadership.

Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez Named Acting PRO3 Regional Director

Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez has been appointed as the acting regional director of Police Regional Office 3, replacing Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Penones Jr., who moves to Camp Crame. Mendez vows a strict campaign against illegal drugs and other crimes in Central

Negros Occidental Gets P3-M SGLG Incentive for IT Upgrade

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and DILG-NIR Director Lailyn Ortiz formalized the turnover of a P3-million Seal of Good Local Governance incentive fund. The funds will finance a new information system for provincial departments, enhancing t

Trillanes Denies $2M Bribe, Plans Cyberlibel Cases

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV strongly denies receiving $2 million from ex-Rep. Zaldy Co for ICC probe, announces cyberlibel lawsuits against accusers including Atty. Levi Baligod and ex-Rep. Mike Defensor.

Sen. Bong Go Works On Amid ICC Hearing Involvement

Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go asserts he will continue his Senate duties without fear, despite being named a co-perpetrator in the ICC's confirmation of charges hearing against former President Rodrigo Duterte.

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