Mayor Nestor Archival details Cebu City's 2026 focus: accelerating development, disaster resilience, and basic services. Key projects include hospital expansion and 250,000 trees. Read more.
The Cebu Provincial Board approved key measures on health, disaster, and transparency, and started livestreaming sessions. Read about their impactful work.
Mabolo Barangay Captain Danny Arguedo ordered road closures without a permit, causing traffic chaos. Cebu City TMC holds emergency meeting. Could he face legal action?
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano vows to prioritize safety, preparedness, and economic recovery in 2026 after a year of challenges. Read his full New Year's message and the city's plans.
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cindi King-Chan issues a stern warning against indiscriminate firing during New Year celebrations after a stray bullet hit a house on Christmas. Authorities are investigating.
Mandaue's Traffic Enforcement Agency (TEAM) is set with over 70 personnel and contingency plans for the Sinulog and Traslacion. Officials urge public cooperation for smooth traffic flow.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival reflects on budget gaps, disasters, and reforms in 2025, while detailing plans for CCMC completion, tree planting, and waste segregation for 2026. Discover the roadmap for a more resilient city.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro cites disaster recovery as her administration's main success after a magnitude 6.9 quake and Super Typhoon Tino. Read about the focus on transparency and direct LGU coordination.
Cebu City confirms mobile signals will stay on during Sinulog 2026 for public safety. New bans on lighted props and strict parade schedules announced. Get the full festival guidelines.
Lapu-Lapu City Council greenlights a P4.72 billion budget for 2026, boosting employee benefits, healthcare access, and disaster resilience. Implementation starts Jan. 1, 2026.
Zamboanga City's BPLO grants special permits to just three fireworks retailers from Dec 23, 2025 to Jan 6, 2026. Authorities seize illegal vendor items, urging safe New Year celebrations.
Police arrest one suspect for intentionally setting fire to firecracker stalls in Barili, Cebu. Authorities continue the manhunt for his companion. Public urged to follow safety rules.
Pampanga Police establish 40 designated areas for fireworks to ensure safe celebrations. Violators face fines up to P20,000. Check official advisories for locations.
Mandaue City's Traffic Enforcement Agency is ready for Sinulog 2025, deploying 70 personnel and patrols for the Traslacion. Learn the routes and contingency plans.
Masantol's local government led a Rizal Day ceremony at the town plaza. Officials urged citizens to emulate the national hero's patriotism and ideals for the nation.
Bacolod City Government directs fireworks retailers to operate only in the designated zone at Reclamation Area. Officials warn of penalties for non-compliance and list legal and prohibited pyrotechnics.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival addresses documentation delays stalling a P200M socialized housing project in Lorega San Miguel. Over 200 units await completion as the city plans more buildings for typhoon victims.
Cebu City authorities apprehend 16 individuals for sidewalk obstruction days before Christmas. No charges filed as Mayor Archival offers a second chance. Read about the city's ongoing efforts.
A 38-year-old mechanic, alias Ar-ar, is in jail after firing a gun during a confrontation stemming from a children's fight in Liloan. Police confirm no firearm documents were presented.
Davao City Police clarify a reported firecracker injury involving a child was false. The burn resulted from playing with alcohol. Authorities urge responsible social media sharing.
Davao City's Vices Regulation Unit cited nearly 100 individuals in early morning raids on three bars for violating the liquor ban. Authorities vow continued enforcement to maintain peace and order.
Cebu City authorities detained 16 individuals, including minors used for begging, in a renewed push against street mendicancy. The operation highlights a coordinated, culturally sensitive enforcement strategy.
Police arrest a man and confiscate P500,000 worth of illegal firecrackers in Zamboanga City. Authorities remind the public to strictly follow RA 7183 for a safe New Year's celebration.
Davao City's 20th Council concluded a productive term, passing nearly 400 ordinances. The new 21st Council has initiated key measures on transport, PWD aid, and AI security. Explore the legislative highlights.
Davao City ends 2025 with a 23.15% decline in index crimes, driven by a sharp fall in theft. Police credit community partnerships and targeted patrols for the improved safety record. Read the full report.
Bacolod City Council greenlights Mayor Gasataya's request to sign a P327.9 million contract with a new consortium for garbage collection and disposal in 2026, aiming for improved services.
Pampanga police destroyed nearly 100 confiscated 'boga' firecrackers and modified mufflers to ensure public safety during New Year celebrations. Authorities urge compliance with safety rules.
Cebu's Provincial Board approves a new office to manage international and local sisterhood agreements, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and sustainable development. Learn how this move will shape Cebu's future.
Explore how Davao Region's provinces turned Christmas 2025 into a time of service with aid, gifts, and community programs, bringing the true spirit of Pasko to the people.
The Pampanga Provincial Government received GSIS recognition for slashing unpaid premiums by over ₱5.6 million. This ensures uninterrupted benefits for employees and strengthens public trust. Read about the key agencies cited.