Cebu Cities Cancel Christmas Parties Due to Typhoon Recovery
Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu, and Cordova cancel grand Christmas parties for 2025 to focus on typhoon recovery efforts. Departments allowed small gatherings while prioritizing disaster relief.
Category : Local Government
Sinulog 2026 to End Earlier with Fewer Contingents
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival aims to shorten Sinulog 2026 festivities, limiting participants to 35 groups and reviewing P100M budget after Typhoon Tino. Learn about the changes.
Sinulog 2026 to end early with fewer contingents
Cebu City implements major changes for Sinulog 2026: earlier end time, fewer participants, and budget cuts following typhoon recovery needs. Discover how the festival evolves.
Cebu's New Public Decency Ordinance: Rules & Penalties
Cebu City implements a new Public Decency Ordinance, banning indecent exposure in public. Learn about the fines, community service, and key exemptions.
Cebu Cities Cancel Christmas Parties for Disaster Relief
Multiple Cebu LGUs cancel grand Christmas celebrations to prioritize disaster response after typhoons and earthquake. Learn how communities are adapting.
Borbon Approves P80M Disaster Recovery Fund
Borbon Municipal Council approves an ordinance for P80 million in aid for earthquake and typhoon recovery. Learn how the funds will be used transparently.
Mandaue Christmas Lights Continue After Typhoons
Mandaue City will hold its Christmas lighting ceremony on November 28 despite typhoon disruptions. Mayor Ouano promises simpler celebration with reduced costs.
Cordova Cancels Christmas Events for Disaster Relief
Cordova, Cebu cancels its annual Christmas competitions, redirecting funds to support communities affected by recent earthquakes and typhoons. A symbolic Christmas tree will still shine.
Mandaue Cuts Sinulog Budget 50%, Keeps Participation
Mandaue City will join Sinulog 2026 despite halving its budget to P5 million. Mayor Ouano calls it an offering to Sto. Niño. Learn about their scaled-down participation.
Barangay Chairman Killed in Pampanga Shooting
Barangay Chairman Jinkie V. Quiambao was shot dead by two gunmen in Masantol, Pampanga. Police are investigating and seeking public assistance for information.
Barangay Chairman Killed in Masantol Ambush
Barangay Chairman Jinky Quiambao was killed in a shooting after a mayor's birthday in Masantol, Pampanga. Police are investigating the attack. Read the latest updates.
Cebu Classes Resume After Typhoon, Governor Orders
Governor Pamela Baricuatro orders the resumption of classes in Cebu on November 26, 2025, post-typhoon. Mandaue City also resumes face-to-face learning. Stay informed on local education updates.
Danao City Wins Multiple 2025 Anti-Drug Awards
Danao City dominated the 2025 Drug Abuse Prevention Week awards, winning five major categories for its innovative anti-drug programs and community initiatives in Central Visayas.
Cebu Council Requests NBI Probe on Night Market
Cebu City Council calls for NBI investigation into uncollected special permit fees at Colon Night Market. Read about the transparency concerns and accountability issues.
Cebu PB Member Martinez Pushes for Updated Provincial Plan
Cebu Provincial Board Member Celestino Martinez III calls for urgent creation of updated master plan to address disaster recovery and development pressures. Learn about the critical timeline.
Davao del Sur Provides Financial and Material Assistance
Davao del Sur provincial government distributed over ₱1.3 million in cash and materials to barangays and organizations during Monday Convocation. Read about the beneficiaries and Governor Cagas's commitment.
Davao City Implements Youth Development Council Rules
Davao City Government issues Executive Order for Youth Development Council implementation. Learn about the new guidelines, membership structure, and how Dabawenyo youth can participate.
Co Su Gian Home for Aged Marks 32 Years in Davao
Davao City's Co Su Gian Home for the Aged celebrates 32 years of providing compassionate care to elderly residents. Learn about their future plans and how they serve the community.
Porac Mayor Denies Quarry Double Taxation Claims
Porac Mayor Jaime Capil refutes allegations of double taxation as quarry operators halt work. Get the latest on the dispute impacting local business in Pampanga.
Most Wanted in Central Luzon Arrested in Pampanga
Police operations across Pampanga resulted in 9 arrests, including Central Luzon's most wanted person facing murder charges. Multiple drug and weapon seizures reported.
Porac Quarry Halt Risks P40M in Pampanga Revenue
Quarry operations in Porac are halted due to a new ecological tax dispute, risking ₱40 million in revenue. The association has stopped work for up to two weeks. Learn the latest on this Pampanga issue.
Cebu Prioritizes Disaster Recovery in 2026 Budget
Cebu Provincial Board member Celestino Martinez urges reallocating P101M tourism budget to earthquake and flood rehabilitation. Critical funding debate continues this week.
Talisay shifts festival funds to typhoon rehabilitation
Talisay City cancels major events including Christmas program and Sinulog participation to redirect funds toward communities devastated by Typhoon Tino. Mayor Gullas prioritizes recovery over celebrations.
Cebu Suspends P1.1B Project Payments Over Documents
Cebu Provincial Government suspends payments for 128 infrastructure projects worth P1.1 billion due to missing procurement documents. Legal review underway as Capitol tightens bidding rules.
Lapu-Lapu City College Addresses Faculty Payment Delay
Lapu-Lapu City College explains honoraria delay was due to holidays, not budget issues. P64.3M allocation confirmed. Payment scheduled for Monday. Read the full story.
Cebu City Legislative Dept. Shifts to Paperless System
Cebu City's Legislative Department transitions to a fully paperless system to streamline operations and support environmental goals. Learn how this move cuts costs and waste.
3 Arrested in San Fernando Police Operations
San Fernando police arrested three individuals in separate operations on November 23, 2025. One for drug peddling and two on warrants for theft and reckless imprudence. Read the full report.
Cebu Mayor in Manila for NPOC, Japan for Smart Cities
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival attends the National Peace and Order Council meeting in Manila and a Smart Cities Conference in Japan, while monitoring an incoming weather disturbance for Cebu.
Talisay Cancels Christmas, Sinulog for Typhoon Recovery
Talisay City cancels 2025 Christmas program, Sinulog 2026 participation, and Charter Day concert to redirect funds for Typhoon Tino rehabilitation. Mayor Gullas prioritizes community rebuilding.
Cebu Police Issue 11 TOPs in Pier Clearing Operation
Cebu City Police launch clearing operation against taxi and habal-habal drivers overcharging passengers at pier. 11 temporary permits issued, 71 citation tickets given during crackdown.
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