Category : National Government


Cebu Mayor Vetoes Senior Aid Rule Over Misuse Fears

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has vetoed a provision allowing family members to claim financial aid for bedridden seniors, warning it could lead to public fund misuse. The veto creates uncertainty for a new quarterly payout scheme, with the City Council

Mandaue City Implements Four-Day Government Work Week

Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano has signed an executive order introducing a four-day work week for government offices, starting April 16, 2026. Essential services and revenue-generating units will maintain operations with skeletal staff on Fridays.

Cavite Rep. Barzaga Surrenders in Cyberlibel Case

Cavite Fourth District Representative Kiko Barzaga Jr., a vocal critic of the Marcos administration, surrendered to police on cyberlibel charges, posting bail and calling for the president's ouster.

Escudero Supports Davao's Emergency Task Force for Fuel Crisis

Senator Francis 'Chiz' Escudero has endorsed Davao City's new Inter-Agency Task Force on Emergency Socioeconomic Crisis Response, urging other local governments to adopt similar measures to combat rising fuel prices and their impact on transport and goods

San Isidro Renamed Sawata After Landmark Plebiscite

The Municipality of San Isidro in Davao del Norte has been officially renamed Municipality of Sawata following a decisive plebiscite on April 11, 2026. Voters overwhelmingly approved the change with 7,555 'Yes' votes against 81 'No' votes, marking a histo

Cebu Mayor Respects Council on Monterrazas Project

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival says he will respect the City Council's decision not to issue a cease-and-desist order for the Monterrazas de Cebu development, emphasizing the need to balance progress with environmental safeguards.

DSWD 7 Finishes Hybrid Cash Payouts for Cebu Typhoon Aid

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII distributed hybrid emergency cash transfers to over 63,000 beneficiaries in Cebu affected by Typhoon Tino, using digital and over-the-counter methods for efficient aid delivery.

Banaybanay Declares State of Emergency for Crisis Prep

The Municipality of Banaybanay in Davao Oriental has officially declared a state of emergency to prepare for potential global crisis impacts. Mayor Lemuel Larcia urges residents to plant vegetables and conserve resources as rice prices may rise.

Davao Police Hunt Jewelry Store Robbery Suspects

The Davao City Police Office has initiated a hot pursuit and dragnet operation following a bold jewelry store robbery at a Buhangin mall on April 11, 2026. Four armed suspects stole gold items and fled on motorcycles.

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