Category : National Government


Cebu Approves Senior Citizen Care Centers

Cebu's Provincial Board has passed an ordinance mandating local governments to establish dedicated community care centers for seniors, offering comprehensive health and social services.

Garbage Truck Crash in Cebu City Snaps Electric Post

A Barangay San Nicolas garbage truck crashed into a concrete electric post in Consolacion, Cebu, after brake failure, causing minor injuries and power issues. Recovery operations delayed by utility clearance.

Cebu Churches Ring Bells for EDSA 40th Anniversary

The Archdiocese of Cebu announces simultaneous bell tolling across all churches on February 25, 2026, to mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, accompanied by mass, march, and concert events.

Pampanga Allocates ₱23.76M for 198 Barangay Patrol Tricycles

The Pampanga Provincial Government has allocated ₱23.76 million from its Peace and Order Fund to procure 198 barangay patrol tricycles, with 44 units recently distributed in Lubao town. Governor Lilia Pineda and Mayor Esmeralda Pineda led the turnover cer

San Fernando Water District Awaits Feedback on PrimeWater Buyout

The City of San Fernando Water District is awaiting procedural feedback on PrimeWater's buyout by Crystal Bridges Holding Corp., as it takes over operations following an executive order halting PrimeWater due to service failures and environmental violatio

PNP Campaign Targets Smuggled Cigarettes in Small Stores

Philippine National Police chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has directed police to coordinate with local officials to warn sari-sari store owners against selling smuggled and illegally manufactured cigarettes, supporting government efforts to dism

PRO-NIR Mass Wedding for Police Personnel in Bacolod

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region conducted a mass wedding ceremony for four couples, emphasizing its commitment to personnel welfare and family support as a foundation for effective policing.

Marcos, Robredo Inspect Naga Flood Control, Stress Service

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo jointly inspected dredging operations in Naga City, emphasizing public service over political alliances. The visit focused on the Oplan Kontra Baha program addressing flooding in the Bicol Ri

Iloilo SK Chairman Nabbed in P2M Drug Bust

A 26-year-old Sangguniang Kabataan chairman in Sara, Iloilo, was arrested as a high-value individual after police seized over P2 million worth of shabu and marijuana in a buy-bust operation.

Iloilo Police Seize P442K Shabu, Firearm in Batad Operation

Batad Municipal Police Station operatives arrested two suspects, including a high-value individual, and confiscated 65 grams of shabu valued at P442,000 and a .38 caliber revolver during a late-night buy-bust operation in Barangay Batad Viejo, Iloilo.

Iloilo Police Seize P1.7M Shabu in Anti-Drug Operations

Police in Iloilo City arrested three high-value individuals and confiscated 260 grams of shabu worth P1,768,000 during separate buy-bust operations on February 19, 2026. The operations targeted drug supply chains in multiple districts.

Mother Confronts Relative in 12-Year-Old's Murder Case

Christine Abarquez, mother of 12-year-old Crystal Joy, tearfully confronted her relative Rowel Villapaña Jr. at Toledo City Police Station, suspecting him in her daughter's death. The family plans to file charges as the suspect denies involvement.

Basilan Distributes Rice Sadaqah During Ramadan

The provincial government of Basilan is continuing its distribution of Rice Sadaqah to residents observing Ramadan across the province, with thousands of sacks already delivered to municipalities like Tipo-Tipo.

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