Category : National Government


Cebu Province Starts Four-Day Workweek, City Delays

The Cebu Provincial Government implements a four-day workweek and energy-saving measures starting March 9, 2026, while Cebu City delays adoption to evaluate effects and consults with local businesses.

Cebu's P83B Flood Control Funds Scrutinized Amid Crisis

Cebu faces multiple crises as P83 billion in flood control funds are investigated for potential misuse, garbage disposal systems fail, and environmental penalties are slashed. Public officials remain silent while residents demand accountability.

Cebu Landslide: 36 Dead, Justice Unserved

Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera discusses the Binaliw Landfill Trashlide aftermath, accountability search, case status, and waste management solutions including Waste-to-Energy proposals.

Marcos Seeks Emergency Powers to Cut Fuel Tax

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will ask Congress for emergency powers to reduce excise taxes on petroleum products, aiming to mitigate price surges from Middle East tensions. The DOE will file the request, while officials warn against profiteering.

Former CDC Member Claims Credit for Bayanihan Park Upgrade

A former Clark Development Corporation board member asserts his role in upgrading Bayanihan Park near SM Mall Angeles, detailing historical context from Clark Air Base days and questioning current CDC leadership over unfinished construction.

Two Women Killed in Cebu Shootings, Suspects Arrested

Two women were fatally shot in separate incidents in Cebu on March 6-7, 2026, leading to arrests and a police manhunt. In Argao, two suspects were detained for a drug-related murder, while in Tabuelan, a father-son duo attacked a household, leaving one de

Barangay Councilor Arrested in Oslob Drug Bust

A barangay councilor in Oslob, identified as a High Value Individual, and his aide were arrested in a buy-bust operation, seizing shabu worth P5,780. Authorities had monitored him based on tips from fellow officials.

Woman Shot Dead Under Tree in Argao, Cebu

A woman was killed in a shooting incident in Argao, Cebu, on March 6, 2026. The victim, Maria Joylyn Remoroza Loyola, was resting under a tree when an unidentified assailant opened fire.

Four Arrested in Cebu for Illegal LPG Refilling Operation

Four individuals were arrested in a buy-bust operation targeting an illegal liquefied petroleum gas refilling operation in San Fernando, Cebu. Police seized butane canisters and LPG tanks, citing violations of the LPG Industry Regulation Act.

Barangay Councilor Arrested in Oslob Drug Operation

A barangay councilor in Oslob, identified as Ernesto Sagaral Gumapon, was arrested along with his alleged runner in a buy-bust operation. Authorities seized suspected shabu worth P5,780, with charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act pending.

Marcos Orders 4-Day Work Week for Gov't Offices

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has mandated a temporary four-day work week for select executive branch offices starting March 9, as part of contingency measures addressing the Middle East crisis impact.

Murder Case Filed in Davao Barangay Captain's Shooting

Authorities have identified a suspect and filed a murder case for the killing of Barangay Tres de Mayo chairman Oscar Bucol Jr., which shocked viewers during a Facebook livestream in 2025. Police confirm Silvestre Derecho and three accomplices are charged

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