Lapu-Lapu City officials led by Mayor Cindi Chan inaugurated the renovated Fire District building on February 11, 2026, featuring enhanced facilities to improve firefighter operations and emergency response.
Lapu-Lapu City Police Office warns residents that vandalism violators face fines starting at P3,000 and possible imprisonment under Ordinance 16-055-2022, supporting the city's Clean and Green program.
Cebu City has implemented an interval-based garbage collection system following the Binaliw landfill closure. Residents now face specific pickup days and strict waste sorting rules as the city grapples with limited disposal capacity.
Cebu City Councilor Sisinio Andales pushes for a review of the Carbon Public Market redevelopment agreement after vendors protest potential 300% rent hikes and Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña files a Supreme Court petition.
Mexico town in Pampanga releases documents showing Samyoung Global Corporation is registered for wholesale, not tobacco manufacturing, following a customs and police raid on its facility.
Authorities raided an illegal cigarette factory in Mexico, Pampanga, seizing millions in contraband and arresting seven. Questions arise over local government oversight and permits.
Cebu City faces a severe garbage collection crisis after trucks were blocked from the Asean landfill. Barangay captains report mounting waste, equipment shortages, and reduced fuel subsidies following the Binaliw landfill closure.
The local government of Masantol has begun implementing an ordinance prohibiting stray and unregistered animals from public roads, promoting responsible pet ownership and safety.
Bacolod City Council has approved on second reading an ordinance establishing managed field evacuation centers in barangays, with P50 million allocated for implementation to enhance disaster preparedness.
Cebu City faces internal conflict as Mayor Archival and Vice Mayor Osmeña propose opposing strategies on a joint venture agreement, while Governor Baricuatro addresses alleged death threats.
Heavy rains from Typhoon Basyang cause flooding in Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, despite ongoing infrastructure projects, raising public concerns.
Cebu City's Carbon Public Market redevelopment faces vendor concerns over rent hikes and a Supreme Court petition from Vice Mayor Osmeña, while developers assure affordability until 2028.
Cebu City's Carbon Public Market vendors protest a 300% rent increase set for Feb. 15, 2026, as Mayor Archival cites legal obligations and Vice Mayor Osmeña appeals to the Supreme Court.
Cebu City Government distributed P30,060 cash assistance to 81 families displaced by a court-ordered demolition in Barangay Calamba, with officials promising long-term housing solutions.
The Davao City Police Office reports theft as the most frequent crime in January 2026, attributing increased statistics to stricter enforcement and prosecution rather than a crime surge.
Davao City Hall will undergo exterior rehabilitation and repainting to restore its original neoclassical design ahead of its 100th anniversary and Araw ng Davao celebrations.
Councilor Dave Tumulak raises alarm over Cebu City's escalating waste problem, warning that barangay-level segregation has become politically sensitive ahead of the 2026 Barangay and SK Elections.
The Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council held its first quarter meeting, approving revised objectives for the 2026 Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund and reviewing geotagged data to enhance disaster preparedness and r
Twenty local government units in Pampanga have successfully passed the 2025 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit and Seal, part of a regional effort in Central Luzon to enhance children's welfare.
Bacolod City Council passes ordinance prohibiting drinking and bringing alcoholic beverages in public and private cemeteries, with special Tigkalalag/Undas/Piyesta Minatay liquor ban for safety.
Cebu City councilors scrutinize a P60.83 million emergency garbage contract, questioning if costs match actual waste volumes after the Binaliw landfill tragedy.
The Iloilo City Police Office reported a peaceful and incident-free Jaro Fiesta 2026 celebration, with 160 police personnel deployed for security operations during the Feast of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria.
Councilor Ralph Abella introduces ordinance requiring boat operators to submit Maritime Industry Authority and Philippine Coast Guard documents before obtaining business permits in Davao City, citing safety concerns after recent maritime incidents.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro and Vice Governor Glenn Soco endorse the DILG's nationwide Anti-Epal policy, stressing compliance with rules on public fund projects.
Cebu City Council pushes 'Tubig sa Tanan' ordinance to provide low-cost water connections for indigent families, addressing the 'poverty penalty' in water access through a revolving fund and priority zones.
The Ombudsman suspends Minglanilla's mayor, vice mayor, and entire council for one year without pay over selective enforcement, creating a governance vacuum in the town.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro and Vice Governor Glenn Soco endorse DILG's nationwide ban on officials' names and faces on taxpayer-funded projects, emphasizing transparency and fairness in governance.
Cebu City Councilor Pastor 'Jun' Alcover Jr. raises serious objections to a proposed 33-story condominium and shopping mall in Nivel Hills, warning of potential traffic chaos and safety risks due to inadequate road infrastructure in the area.
Davao City Councilor Dolce Apostol calls for tricycle operators to renew permits as data shows only 991 have valid MTOPs, with 5,000 unregistered units operating.
Acting Cebu Governor Glenn Soco monitors Tropical Depression Basyang while Governor Pamela Baricuatro leads a trade and health delegation to Fujian, China, exploring healthcare integration and waste management solutions.